Souphead

I do still need to pass Emissions test next month, but is there a way a new header can work with a different O2 sensor where I can still pass? Im in Illinois.

Right now theres a crappy used OEM header (pre catalyst is attached to it) or I can pay $400 for a new one from the dealer.

Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

(my TC is an '05 with nearly 100k!)

bigBOAT

where at in ill that you need an emissions test. just get the used oem one and use that for emsission tests and swap it back out once you passed

XIEmperorIX

iTrader: (2)

I don't know anything about the smog laws in Illinois but the o2 sensor isn't what determines whether you pass emissions or not. The header removes a catalytic converter. It has nothing to do with the o2

Souphead

Im in Chicago.

Im told that if I get a new aftermarket header (perhaps DC?) the o2 sensor will keep giving me a check engine light unless I do something to keep it from triggering.

Is there a fix for this so I can have the new header and pass emissions?

Thanks for the help guys!

jsingh

buy an antifouler? may be that will work for u?

youngflyer

^ what he said, thats what i did to pass emissions or clear the code before you go lol

Souphead

awesome-- Ill research that post you linked for more info!

This only works with DC headers? Would it work with a 4-2-1 header?

XIEmperorIX

iTrader: (2)

the mmw/weapon-r header comes with an antifouler and it's a 4-2-1

Souphead

Hm looks like DC makes a 4-2-1 header too. As nice as the mmw weapon looks, I dont think I can afford that now. Is this DC ceramic header good?

http://www.modacar.com/products/Toyo...Sports+4-.html

XIEmperorIX

iTrader: (2)

dc does not make a 4-2-1 for the tC..the description isn't referring to the tC. Th e only 4-2-1 headers i know of are mmw and tsudo

Souphead

are you sure? Heres another link.

http://www.gripmotorsports.com/pi~pn...ders-2627.html

The only other mod in my car is the TRD exhaust. Will it sound really bad with a new header and no resonator?

XIEmperorIX

iTrader: (2)

a 4-2-1 header won't sound to bad but a 4-1 is going to sound raspy as hell.

And again I have never heard of anyone running a 4-2-1 dc header unless they put one out recently. The pics shown on the site aren't even on a tC (which to me would be a redflag..)

Souphead

lol good point. Google is turning up a lot of online retailers with this 'ceramic' DC header however.

Thanks for all the help!

XIEmperorIX

iTrader: (2)

well they do have a ceramic header that is legit..i always thought it was 4-1? maybe i am wrong because wesellcarparts.com is selling it as a 4-2-1 as well

Souphead

I just called DC Sports Tech hotline and talked with them. They verified that they do make a 4-2-1 header, part number SHR4402