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Hi im new here but i just got my 99 SVT contour. i gust got done rebuilding the 2.5l that was in it. it has all stock parts in it so now im ready to start doing little upgrades. I want to do some exhaust upgrades but if i take the cat out or change them will it still pass smog ??????
 
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Read the "read-first" thread in the Duratec Performance forum (right above this thread) for parts locations, modification ideas, etc.

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Follow Ray's suggestion first... ;-)

I'm feeling nice today so, if you want to do exhaust mods, aside from headers, Magnaflow Resonator (10435 is the most popular), or a glasspack would be a good start.

Biggest restriction in the stock exhaust goes, from greatest to least, Headers, Y-pipe, then probably followed by the resonator.
 
you should be able to pass smog with the MSDS headers, Trubendz 2.5" Y pipe with high flow cat, and a 2.5" resonated cat-back. i dont know for sure, dont take my word for it!
 
thanks

thanks

thanks for the advice im goint order the MSDS Headers and Y-pipe at the end of the month and thanks again :laugh:
 
Question

Question

WTF is a MIL eliminator :confused: i feel stupid:cry: oh ever sicence i rebuilt my 2.5l it makes this ticking noise when its cold is this normal for these engines?
 
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