hejustlaughs

i'm a total newb when it comes to exhaust systems. I was shopping around for an exhaust system in the range of $300-$500. I came accross a lot of descriptions that said "ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL GO ON"... I'm not sure what they mean by that. Does this mean the exhaust system does not include a catalytic converter... therefore I won't pass inspection? Also any recommendations on what kind of exhaust I should get? I care more about performance gain than anything else.

yellot00tr

iTrader: (1)

i don't think any of the exhausts-axleback or catback would cause a CEL. the axlebacks would also be fine for emissions. if u're looking for a catback, i believe the only one that isn't emissions legal is the one from precision muffler. creative compacts gives u the option of getting their exhaust with a high flow cat and i'm pretty sure draxas is also emission legal. for a little bit more than $500 you can go full catback. if draxas ever gets their crap together, they might be a viable option-i've just had all types of problems speaking to them, getting them to return my calls-and this is after i bought and paid for their exhaust. i've since canceled my order and bought the creative compacts full catback, which i'm waiting for right now.

shuttlegoosecock

remember... tampering or the removal of a perfectly working cat is considered... uhh well somthing bad and they will fine u and stuff like that. just thought i'd let ya know

Guest

make sure the converter you get is California OBD2 Smog legal or else Cali is out of the pic.

TimmyT

I don't see why a an exhaust system (unless you are redoing everythng from the S pipe back) should cause a CEL. Headers are known to do that though. Maybe you got em mixed up?