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Originally Posted by Seattle944t
Except he was 100% right. Your state may not monitor/enforce stricter emissions laws, but all states must abide by the federal standards. So it is 100% illegal to remove cats in the United States, regardless of what state you are in.
You are just more likely to get caught and fined for not running them in some states more than others. You sir, are the one who doesn't understand even though you are an American.
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Well golly, that's odd. I've flipped a few cars from salvage to prior salvage, which requires a state inspection before titling. I'm straight up honest at inspections, and have been told multiple times "Not required" when catalytic converters are brought up. Three vehicles with known missing cats passed Minnesota state inspection, inspectors fully informed, and received titles.
So yes, it appears I would be wrong that on a federal level you shouldn't be pulling a cat, but at a state level I'm living proof that some states allow it.