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Re: originally equipped with catalytic convertor?
Simple check, does the gas gauge say "unleaded fuel only"?
I believe '87 did have cats, but I may be wrong. My '86 C-30 carb did not, but it is set up (factory) to run leaded gas if I choose.
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Re: originally equipped with catalytic convertor?
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Re: originally equipped with catalytic convertor?
Register your truck as an Antique in Texas (not a Classic). No inspections required at all. Not allowed to be a daily driver, just for shows, etc.
If you get stopped, just say "my truck is so awesome, I am my own one man car show"... Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: originally equipped with catalytic convertor?
luckily if you own a truck, you can pay extra & up the gvw & avoid the emissions test in bc. good thing, my "redneck" truck wilts plants at 50 feet. have also loosened up exhaust bolts to get a "cleaner" reading out the tailpipe
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Re: originally equipped with catalytic convertor?
These WILL get you past the visual-
http://www.siliconeintakes.com/parts...6b67093b6f7abc Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: originally equipped with catalytic convertor?
Since its just a visual inspection, go to the scrap yard cut a cat of a 80s chevy, then gut it and run a straight pipe through it.
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Re: originally equipped with catalytic convertor?
[QUOTE=wraprail;6135442]You really are a redneck. If everyone did and thought as you do the sky would be brown and the air would be poison. Get real dude
Cars had been running for 60+ years without cats and we're all alive and well. Just because you don't have cats on a truck doesn't make you a redneck. Just cause im a redneck, country boy doesnt mean im stupid and unaware of how emissions work. Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: originally equipped with catalytic convertor?
On my big block dually, I use one of these to pass the visual inspection.
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Re: originally equipped with catalytic convertor?
A fine quality product preferred by nine out of ten sunburned penguins.
Sure beats making your own, and you can't beat the price. Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: originally equipped with catalytic convertor?
nice to see a manufacturer who gets it........
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Re: originally equipped with catalytic convertor?
I put less than a 1000 miles per year on my dually. I pretty much only drive it to get hay for my animals. I just don't have much issue with my conscience on the emissions.
Now, my daily driver on the other hand (Honda), I once read an article about it that stated in some areas of the country, the air going into the engine was dirtier than the exhaust coming out the tail pipe. The car actually cleans the air in polluted areas. I would absolutely fix it properly if it ever needs a new converter. Posted via Mobile Device |
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Re: originally equipped with catalytic convertor?
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My 87 v2500 350 tbi has a cat before the muffler and another unit after. Exhaust looks factory and is the same exhaust that was on it in 97 when I bought it. |
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Re: originally equipped with catalytic convertor?
Yea totally, if my 06 sierra quits doing its job on the tailpipe and exhaust system i would get annoyed at the dummy lights on the dash and messages in the info center. also those motors were optimized to run with all the enviro friendly stuff installed.
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Re: originally equipped with catalytic convertor?
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This thread has taken on a life of its own. I just wanted to know without guessing IF my truck came with cats when it left the factory. Keith answered that with his document from the archives. I have looked at TxFirefighters suggestion and might do that if I decide to spend some money on the truck They are only $35 each plus shipping. My intent was to have a truck to use to haul things around and have as an extra vehicle when needed. I really dought I will ever spend much money on this one. My wife wants me to just sell it as is and get rid of it since I will require my time and a small bit of money to get the exhaust leak fixed with new gaskets. I would like to sell it and get a crewcab since that is what I really wanted. I got this one since it was cheap and thought I could use it as a work truck till I found a crewcab. ANYWAY,,,here is some info on the inspection process in TEXAS: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/rsd/vi/...nCriteria.aspx Here is what the emissions system gets: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/rsd/vi/...nCriteria.aspx Thanks for all the input that was helpfull in getting what I needed. I appreciate everyones suggestions and input on this subject. For now, I will get the simple stuff fixed that still needs to be done, and either put some type of "cat" on it or sell it before I spend the money on the "cats".
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Re: originally equipped with catalytic convertor?
Just register it as antique. The tag is good for 5 years, it is very cheap like $150 i think for 5 years, and you dont have to get any sort of inspection done. If you rarely drive it then this would be the best option and you dont have to mess with cats and such. IF you get pulled over and I highly doubt you will, just say that you are getting the truck out and driving it around since it sits all the time. 99999 times out of 100000 cops will not pull you over unless its the same cop that sees you driving it everyday..
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Re: originally equipped with catalytic convertor?
Is the fun over already?
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Re: originally equipped with catalytic convertor?
just find a different inspection place, my 76 has no cats and they slapped a sticker on mine first place I went too no problem and I am in Houston. Dont take it to a jiffy lube type place, take it to a mechanic shop.
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Re: originally equipped with catalytic convertor?
Its been to 2 different shops. Your 76 is exempt from the cats, they are only required from '84 up in Texas. I have one more shop to try, hope to get it done this week....
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Re: originally equipped with catalytic convertor?
If you still have the underhood emissions diagram it will tell you if you had a catalytic converter.
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Re: originally equipped with catalytic convertor?
well good luck, I sure hope it pass's this time
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