I'm wondering who of you residing in "great state" of California has switched their stock Mark VIII exhaust systems to a true dual exhaust WITHOUT the 3rd cat.
If you have done that, have you passed emissions testing? If you did how far away were you from the maximum allowable emissions standards since they have lowered the limits.
I want to upgrade my exhaust but since I’m uncertain of the consequences of this here in california. I've heard a horror story of someone who was slapped with a $1000 fine etc etc. But I really don't think SMOG technicians are going to recognize the fact that the 3rd cat is missing since they have barely seen Mark 8s and it doesn't throw a CE light as well as the fact that there are two more cats on the car.
Any input is welcome.
If you have done that, have you passed emissions testing? If you did how far away were you from the maximum allowable emissions standards since they have lowered the limits.
I want to upgrade my exhaust but since I’m uncertain of the consequences of this here in california. I've heard a horror story of someone who was slapped with a $1000 fine etc etc. But I really don't think SMOG technicians are going to recognize the fact that the 3rd cat is missing since they have barely seen Mark 8s and it doesn't throw a CE light as well as the fact that there are two more cats on the car.
Any input is welcome.