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oh good lord this went on a tangent here... let it die mmkay
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The sticky is pretty clear.Can I get SOME SORT of clarification on the "don't ask, don't tell" policy on catalytic converters on this board?
If you are running the vehicle exclusively off-road, then the CEL shouldn't matter, should it?And I don't understand how being an OFF ROAD site, catering to my personally hated pre-runners fans, that we can't help those who would like to know how to fix a CEL when they run with no cat.
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Then for example, why do you care about a CEL?As far as I'm concerned, ONLY if they indicated in anyway in the subject that it is to be street driven should any punishment occur.
It doesn't matter if your state or local laws do not require emission controls. Removing the cat is a Federal offense. As Jim mentioned, the Mods here do not want it to appear, rightly or wrongly, that TRS is endorsing illegal activity. Now sure, speeding, burnouts, etc. may be illegal but they're not Federal offenses carrying very stiff fines either.Except for on a vehicle that is driven exclusively off road, is a pre-1975 model year, or was not factory equipped with a cat (Hondas up to 1980) removal of the converter is a FEDERAL OFFENSE. That means if you are anywhere in America, it's not legal to do it. Not ifs, ands, or local laws about it.