what do i need/can do?

HorsepoweR · February 9th, 2010, 08:10 PM

I have a O/R midpipe on my 1996 COBRA and of course have a CEL, I was planning on getting some MIL ELIMINATORS from americanmuscle but they only have them for the GT models, so what are my options?.. can I fix it with a handheld tuner? do they make the MIL's for the COBRA?.. I need to pass emissions by April. Thanks..

97Dustang · February 9th, 2010, 09:01 PM

your option is to put the stock mid pipe back in, even though your check engine light wont be on they will still read your exhaust gasses and tell that you have no catalytic converters, just throw the stock cats on, clear the check engine light, make sure you drive around for a couple days so that your computer can redo all the readiness tests (they will all be incomplete since you just erased your cel) and then go pass your e-check and throw the o/r pipe back on. If you go in for your e-check without having all your readiness tests completed they wont test your car.

sharkbait · February 9th, 2010, 09:40 PM

Call american muscle and ask if they work or may work for cobras. Idk its a chance..

HorsepoweR · February 11th, 2010, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by sharkbait

Call american muscle and ask if they work or may work for cobras. Idk its a chance..

I allready did, they said they probably will NOT work, and they dont make them for Cobras as far as he knew. So Im SOL, I didnt put the exhaust on so I dont have the stock parts, I guess if I cant find someone to borrow me one I will just sell..save..and try to get a Termi or Mach. I dunno...

97S281 · February 11th, 2010, 05:19 PM

You could just put in a pair of high flow cats. You should be able to pass then.

HorsepoweR · February 11th, 2010, 05:25 PM

Im not that good or have tools to do that, Im just tryin not to spend money on the exhaust at this point, there are a few other things wrong with the car that need to be taking care of, so If I cant simply pass emissions without spending money I rather just sell it and save up untill next year..

how much would those go for though? then how much u think to have someone put them in like $50?

February 9th, 2010, 08:10 PM	#1
HorsepoweR Enthusiast 99 SVT Cobra N/A Yet Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: McHenry, iLLinois Posts: 576 iTrader: 1 reviews	what do i need/can do? I have a O/R midpipe on my 1996 COBRA and of course have a CEL, I was planning on getting some MIL ELIMINATORS from americanmuscle but they only have them for the GT models, so what are my options?.. can I fix it with a handheld tuner? do they make the MIL's for the COBRA?.. I need to pass emissions by April. Thanks.. __________________ Mods iN Garage.:.919 of 4040.:.Born on 3/29/99 Found On Road Dominating

February 9th, 2010, 09:01 PM	#2
97Dustang Enthusiast 97 GT and 03 Cobra 12.75@105 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 595 iTrader: 0 reviews	your option is to put the stock mid pipe back in, even though your check engine light wont be on they will still read your exhaust gasses and tell that you have no catalytic converters, just throw the stock cats on, clear the check engine light, make sure you drive around for a couple days so that your computer can redo all the readiness tests (they will all be incomplete since you just erased your cel) and then go pass your e-check and throw the o/r pipe back on. If you go in for your e-check without having all your readiness tests completed they wont test your car. __________________ 2003 COBRA FOR SALE PM FOR DETAILS

February 9th, 2010, 09:40 PM	#3
sharkbait Hooo Ha Ha 1997 Mustang GT 11.65 @ 115 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 9,743 iTrader: 10 reviews	Call american muscle and ask if they work or may work for cobras. Idk its a chance.. __________________ 410rwhp 520rwtq @ 12.9 psi

February 11th, 2010, 05:19 PM	#5
97S281 Rollin' 18/ pushin' 2 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The lost highway Posts: 6,673 iTrader: 13 reviews	You could just put in a pair of high flow cats. You should be able to pass then. __________________ MODS IN GARAGE NCMM ORIGINAL BLOWN 96-98 CREW MEMBER # 1

February 11th, 2010, 05:25 PM	#6
HorsepoweR Enthusiast 99 SVT Cobra N/A Yet Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: McHenry, iLLinois Posts: 576 iTrader: 1 reviews	Im not that good or have tools to do that, Im just tryin not to spend money on the exhaust at this point, there are a few other things wrong with the car that need to be taking care of, so If I cant simply pass emissions without spending money I rather just sell it and save up untill next year.. how much would those go for though? then how much u think to have someone put them in like $50? __________________ Mods iN Garage.:.919 of 4040.:.Born on 3/29/99 Found On Road Dominating

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