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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 12:18 PM
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Hey i recently found out that my Lancer is the PZEV model. If i were to replace the stock exhaust with an aftermarket one, would that eliminate the PZEV? Also would i have any problems with the censors or anything? Thanks in advance and hope to get this fixed soon
 
Old Mar 24, 2011 | 02:25 PM
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You won't have any problems with sensors unless you remove the catalytic converter.

It will not change the emissions.
 
Old Mar 24, 2011 | 02:30 PM
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Isn't the cat converter part of the exhaust... I'm talking about the full exhaust system... From headers to tip... And what kind of censor issues would i have?
 
Old Mar 24, 2011 | 02:55 PM
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If you do not weld in a catalytic converter, you will fail your emissions test, and you will have a check engine light for the catalytic converter P0420.
 
Old Mar 24, 2011 | 04:23 PM
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Emission tests isn't an issue... I live in South Carolina and emission tests aren't required... I dont think any vehicle has to be tested lol... So on to the check engine light... No way to disable that?... And if i dont have a cat converter could it cause problems later on down the road... I wouldn't think so since there's not much on the other side after the cat
 
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Running no catalytic converter will not harm anything.

You can get rid of the check engine light by purchasing the appropriate anti-fouler http://www.b15u.com/sentra-specific-...or-spacer.html

Your car will also sound horrible after you do that. Like a Civic on crack.
 
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What causes the horrible sound?... Not having a cat?... Or could it depend on the brand of exhaust?
 
Old Mar 24, 2011 | 05:18 PM
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The fact that it has zero restriction.
 
Old Mar 25, 2011 | 10:21 AM
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Alright thanks alot bro... Still kind of new to the import/tuner scene... Just lookin to get as much info as i can.. I'm sure i'll more questions in the future lol
 
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