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      Camopaint, California has the most strict smog regulations of all the states. A non-certified catalytic converter would fail the car instantly during the smog check since it isn't approved. That would make the vehicle illegal to drive since you cannot register the vehicle without a passing smog check.

      This is why you see "49-state certified" emission parts. Some vehicles are also manufactured 49-state only. Some manufacturers are unable or unwilling to meet the California requirements and sell them as 49-state parts. Also, you cannot legally install a used catalytic converter in California and a new OEM goes for around $1400.

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      To wkshpdad1,
      California has a website that details all approved aftermarket cats for each Year/Make/Model of car.

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      Unfortunately there are NO approved cats for your car. So you simply will not find one.
      Last edited by EAD15; 06-28-2015 at 07:18 AM.

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