Do you need a CAT in MI?

[tekkie]

Hey guys moving from Toronto to Troy area, wondering if you need to have a CAT in MI or not? Need it in Toronto for sure

 

[jsahyoun]

No cats needed in MI. We currently have no type of auto inspections.

Joe

 

[mbiker97]

It's your duty to be catless here in Michigan.

 

[changedman]

Just be forewarned, most counties in michigan are pending for smog inspections. Only 3 counties are excempt so far, ottawa, kent, and muskegon counties (in west michigan that get pollution from chicago/gary blow over the lake)

 

[mbiker97]

^^ Not true. The tri-counties all passed too.

http://www.freep.com/money/autonews/emissions17e_20040917.htm

 

[goldwing2000]

Catalytic converters are federally mandated equipment. State law has nothing to do with it. True, there is no sort of test to keep you honest but if a cop pulls you over and decides to peek under your car, you will get busted.

Under federal law, the maximum fine for removing a catalytic converter from a vehicle is $2,750 per vehicle. The person who was responsible for taking the catalyst off would also be required to put an appropriate catalyst back on.

If a repair facility is caught removing the cat, the business can be fined $10,000.

Best just to get a high-flow cat and then everybody is happy.

 

[changedman]

you guys got lucky

we are except because of pollution that effects us that originates in gary and chicago areas

 

[tekkie]

hmm maybe I better stick with a high flow in this case, I dont want to be deported

 

[dosle]

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