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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 11:03 AM
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Does anyone know of any technical reasons that requires running cats on a carbureted 4.2? I have a non-cat exhaust system which I would like to install on my 77 xj6-c. I am not required to pass emissions.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 11:41 AM
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I can't think of any reason not to, personally.

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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 01:26 AM
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I can't think of any reason not to, personally.

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thumbs up on that
 
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 11:03 PM
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check out my side pipe, 5" outlet, no-emission tests.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 11:44 PM
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^ WOW...wicked cool!
 
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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 02:13 AM
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that is wicked
 
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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 04:24 AM
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that's sick lol
 
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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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engine V12 ,modded 355hp.
 
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