airbrushguy

I have an '88 w/tinted windows, gutted cat and flowmaster muffler.
Is it worth trying to go to inspection? If not what's my choice with emissions...can't afford new cat.
Thanks

kevinc

You'll need a cat. Mine has passed two inspections over the past four years, another one coming up this year. HOT cam, no EGR, but a good cat and tune and it blew super clean numbers even on the treadmill last time.

airbrushguy

How much does a new cat cost? Is there a difference in brands? What's best?
Thanks

kevinc

Best is either Random Tech or Magnaflow/Carsound, also the most expensive. $250 or so at Thunder for a single-cat car in your year range.

There are cheaper Catco ones in Summit Racing or the like.

I have a used Random 3" diameter cat I pulled off my '88 GTA setup, can't use it w/ my LS1, used for two years if you're interested. It fits the factory single-cat arrangement, 2-bolt flange at the rear and slip-fit at the front, used a band-clamp up front so the pipe isn't crimped up at all.

$100 plus shipping or pick it up at my house in Randolph NJ.

KZad

I would advise you to stay away from Catco Cats. Although this is just my opinion, and I have no official support - two of my friends went with Catco High Flow cats, and they both clogged within a year.

I reccommend Carsound. I've had mine for over 3 years now, with no problems what-so-ever.

As far as NJ Inspection ... I don't think anywhere will pass you with tinted windows. Find yourself a gas station that does inspection, and pay the $50. Well worth it. (no lines either)

Where in NJ are you? If you are in the Central NJ area (Hamilton Square Area) or don't mind driving, I can recommend a place around here.

PM or email me if you like. kzadworney@hotmail.com

- Kurt

airbrushguy

Email sent.
I will travel, to get it passed.
I think I'm the only person in NJ who doesn't know any "generous" inspection gas stations.

airbrushguy

TTT

airbrushguy

Somebody, anybody, e-mail me. I can't afford, mufflers, cat, etc.

kevinc

You're asking in the open for someone to commit a misdemeanor offense dude.

airbrushguy

Good point, sorry!