how to proove that my 3" DP is smog legal (meineke wont weld exhaust)

damn the state of california and the strict ass smog laws

the muffler guy wont weld on my new catco catalytic converter and connect it to my y-pipe unless i can proove that the 3" DP doesn't effect emissions (which the smog station said it wont but they wouldn't put it in writing)

i think i have to call the Bureau of Auto Repair or just try another shop

If he doesn't mind, you might try asking Pete D for a copy of his emission test printout, and a list of mods? I don't think it's exactly what the shop is looking for, but it may help...
Tell'em to come to the board and ask... Have them call the station, and ask...
Find someone local who has one, who has recently passed emissions...
Tell the shop that you won't hold them responsible if it doesn't pass, and that you'll be back to spend more money if it doesn't pass.

Here in Michigan the smog laws are not nearly as strict but there are many exhaust shops that won't touch a car if it doesn't have a converter installed and I can't blame them either considering the applicable fines that they could face.
However there are a few smaller shops that have a "soft spot" for street rods and many times you can find out who they are by asking around the local drive-in or car show to see where some of the other guys have had some of their custom work done.
In many cases you will find that these kind of places will take their time and do a much nicer job than the big national chain muffler shops.

Brent

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1985 Cougar XR-7 5-speed: C&A 5.7" Rods, Wiseco Pistons bored .030" Over, C&A ZGS Rings, ARP head/main studs & rod bolts, Esslinger Main Straps, Ported Big Valve Head w/Ranger Roller Cam, Port Matched Upper & Lower Intake, Motorsport FM Intercooler, Ported E6, Original T3, Gillis Valve, 3" DP w/No Cat & ’88 TC OEM Dual Exhaust, K&N, ’88 TC Front A-arms & Spindles w/ 73mm Calipers, ’88 TC Rear w/Disc Brakes, 3:73 Gears, Eibach Pro Kit, Koni's, Energy Suspension sway bar bushings, Hella headlight conversion, 140 Speedo.
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1986 asc/McLaren EuroCoupe - 1 of 47 made
1971 Ranchero
Hi-Jumper Sandrail w/2.3L Turbo Power

na none of that will work cause the guy wants some kind of legal proof or an 'ok' from the bureau because he doesn't wanna get fined $15000 like he says he has before

what dp did you get?

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1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
1966 Ford Fairlane GT 390
2002 ford Ranger Egde

i got the short 3" downpipe from sacramento mustang

Well on Sacramento Mustang's website the specifically say: "Off Road Use Only" but I am sure you already knew that!!

later,
david

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Looking for the 5.0, airplane, turbocoupe, and GIRL of my dreams!!!
Wings are for planes!!! (I would know I fly them!)

OK, maybe I'm missing something, if you have a cat and a muffler, how the F**K does a stupid downpipe effect emissions???

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Jerry R.
87'Turbocoupe

Why minieke? They charge you a arm and a leg anyway to put it on. Go to one of those little hole in the wall muffler shops and they will do it for you no problem and for cheap. If you are in the L.A. area, I will be more than happy to take you to a few shops that will do the job no sweat. An example of this is that I had a 3 inch downpipe made by a shop for only $60 bucks with a dummy cat. There is no way Mieneke or Midas would have made that for you.