O/R X-Pipe or Catted x-Pipe

DCstangGT · August 17th, 2006, 12:45 PM

is it worth it to get an off road x pipe over a catted x, i see that a lot of people are doing that even though it is illegal and if you get caught with it then you get a large fine. im not being a pussy im just tired of tickets and dont need anymore.

orangeRcode · August 17th, 2006, 01:19 PM

If you have emissions testing in your state, I would stick with an aftermarket high flow catted x. You won't loose more than a couple of hp and you will not notice it much over the o/r.

AtxStang · August 18th, 2006, 01:09 AM

it sounds SICK though... I got mine from here:

http://www.pacificaperformance.com/i...d=107&fcmd=cat

139$ it was a 3 piece pipe and I did it myself w/hand tools it took me a while but I broke a bolt off in the manifold cuz I didn't spray it with wd40 or PB Blaster.

I have a friend though that can do a "mobile inspection" thats why I did it.

It was worth it to me -It sounds awesome.

neckbonekat · January 6th, 2007, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by DCstangGT

is it worth it to get an off road x pipe over a catted x, i see that a lot of people are doing that even though it is illegal and if you get caught with it then you get a large fine. im not being a pussy im just tired of tickets and dont need anymore.

You don't reall have to choose. Get a SLp or a Bassani catted X pipe. Both have removeable cats that can be replaced with o/r extentions. Takes less than a half hour to switch. You can drive all year with no cats and put them on for inspection.

ChrisJ · January 7th, 2007, 05:58 AM

If you have emmissions go with a high end catted version i.e Bassani...

If you dont haev emmision laws go with an o/r...

neckbonekat · January 7th, 2007, 06:36 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisJ

If you have emmissions go with a high end catted version i.e Bassani...

If you dont haev emmision laws go with an o/r...

Is there a big difference between Bassani and Bassani BX other than what it is made from?

ChrisJ · January 7th, 2007, 07:55 AM

Dont think so...I think it is just a difference in material that is used...

06dkkiser · January 11th, 2007, 10:46 AM

Hey anyone know if o/r is illegal in ky?

a_calm_victim · January 12th, 2007, 11:05 PM

I believe testing is done by the city not the state. It is against the law for sure. That's why they put them there to begin with. From what i've seen, even if you get a ticket for it, if you change it back you can get the ticket pulled. But, unless you piss off a DOT cop enough to get him to lay down on his belly on the side of the road, you should be fine. At that point you're S.O.L. anyways.

neckbonekat · January 12th, 2007, 11:38 PM

Originally Posted by 06dkkiser

Hey anyone know if o/r is illegal in ky?

Found this on another site:

While Kentucky did adopt a vehicle emissions testing program for three northern counties in 1999, the requirement ended in late 2005 with an emergency regulation signed by Governor Ernie Fletcher.

The governor cited improved quality of air and the potential to use other methods of reducing air pollutants as the reason for the program's end.

Jeff99gt · January 13th, 2007, 01:57 AM

how hard would it be to just swap over my or x-pipe to my stock one for testing?

MSTGGT00 · January 13th, 2007, 02:04 AM

Dude, it's KY. Seriously.

Just put the O/R on. You'll never get caught. It's just like VA.

States like, NC, NJ & NY are stricter though. Especially the latter 2. You'd way get failed there.

ChrisJ · January 13th, 2007, 04:39 AM

O/R is fine in KY...

I am from Bullitt County KY myself and I did not have cats on any of my cars until I moved to VA...

neckbonekat · January 13th, 2007, 06:40 AM

Originally Posted by Jeff99gt

how hard would it be to just swap over my or x-pipe to my stock one for testing?

Sell your current X pipe and get a SLP or Bassani, that way you can swap out the converters when ever you want without removing the whole X pipe.

Keegan_Vann · January 13th, 2007, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by neckbonekat

Originally Posted by Jeff99gt

how hard would it be to just swap over my or x-pipe to my stock one for testing?

Sell your current X pipe and get a SLP or Bassani, that way you can swap out the converters when ever you want without removing the whole X pipe.

This is what I would do as well if your real worried about an emissions test. I got the O/R X-Pipe and haven't had any problems where I live but it all depends on where you live, how strict the police are, and who you know when it comes to inspection time. My mechanic does my inspection for me and I know a couple of state troopers around here pretty well so i have never had to worry about it. I also drive pretty chill around town and i have had my o/r x-pipe on for a year and haven't gotten pulled over yet. Knock on wood.

matrixpuba · January 13th, 2007, 04:49 PM

o/r FTW!!!

neckbonekat · January 13th, 2007, 08:44 PM

I guess that makes it your call.

holtte · January 17th, 2007, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by 06dkkiser

Hey anyone know if o/r is illegal in ky?

no its not illegal in ky

August 17th, 2006, 12:45 PM	#1
DCstangGT Regular 1999 Mustang GT 13.21@104.5 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Washington Posts: 237 iTrader: 0 reviews	O/R X-Pipe or Catted x-Pipe is it worth it to get an off road x pipe over a catted x, i see that a lot of people are doing that even though it is illegal and if you get caught with it then you get a large fine. im not being a pussy im just tired of tickets and dont need anymore.

August 17th, 2006, 01:19 PM	#2
orangeRcode Hardcore Enthusiast 11.21@123 -150 shot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mustang/Yukon, OK Posts: 1,828 iTrader: 1 reviews	If you have emissions testing in your state, I would stick with an aftermarket high flow catted x. You won't loose more than a couple of hp and you will not notice it much over the o/r. __________________

January 7th, 2007, 05:58 AM	#5
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	If you have emmissions go with a high end catted version i.e Bassani... If you dont haev emmision laws go with an o/r... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

January 7th, 2007, 07:55 AM	#7
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	Dont think so...I think it is just a difference in material that is used... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

January 13th, 2007, 04:39 AM	#13
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	O/R is fine in KY... I am from Bullitt County KY myself and I did not have cats on any of my cars until I moved to VA... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

August 18th, 2006, 01:09 AM	#3
AtxStang Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 116 iTrader: 0 reviews	it sounds SICK though... I got mine from here: http://www.pacificaperformance.com/i...d=107&fcmd=cat 139$ it was a 3 piece pipe and I did it myself w/hand tools it took me a while but I broke a bolt off in the manifold cuz I didn't spray it with wd40 or PB Blaster. I have a friend though that can do a "mobile inspection" thats why I did it. It was worth it to me -It sounds awesome.

January 12th, 2007, 11:05 PM	#9
a_calm_victim Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Elizabethtown, KY Posts: 17 iTrader: 0 reviews	I believe testing is done by the city not the state. It is against the law for sure. That's why they put them there to begin with. From what i've seen, even if you get a ticket for it, if you change it back you can get the ticket pulled. But, unless you piss off a DOT cop enough to get him to lay down on his belly on the side of the road, you should be fine. At that point you're S.O.L. anyways.

January 13th, 2007, 01:57 AM	#11
Jeff99gt Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Morgan hill CA Posts: 302 iTrader: 0 reviews	how hard would it be to just swap over my or x-pipe to my stock one for testing?

January 13th, 2007, 04:49 PM	#16
matrixpuba Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: tennessee Posts: 2,364 iTrader: 0 reviews	o/r FTW!!! __________________

January 13th, 2007, 08:44 PM	#17
neckbonekat I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2005 Cadillac STS V8 ???????????????? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 6,344 iTrader: 3 reviews	I guess that makes it your call. __________________ ITEMS FOR SALE! 4.10 GEARS + BEARING KIT

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