We are an official California licensed Smog Test & Repair Facility. Our technicians have the appropriate training and certifications to diagnose and repair your vehicle. When it comes to replacing your defective catalytic converter, it is paramount that the exact California approved converter is installed. Many installers do not understand the intricacies of the California Air Resource Board’s Aftermarket Catalytic Converter Program.
We install both aftermarket and OEM converters. Our aftermarket catalytic converters carry a 5 year / 50,000 mile warranty. If you would like a quote or catalytic converter advice, please feel free stop by or give us a call: (714) 596-1019. The JUST SMOGS team is here to help.
The walker (walkerexhaust.com) website states that a 49 state cat can be used on cars in calif that are over 5 years old AND the oem warranty has expired.
Is this true, can i use a 49 state cat on a 2006 Infiniti g35, de 3.5, evap family 6NSXR0120MBA?
Hi Wade,
Not true. Must use a CARB approved catalytic converter. The aftermarket converter must match: Year, Make, Model, Engine Size, Engine Family Number (EVAP Family number isn’t relevant), and finally exact location. For example, some vehicles are equipped with multiple catalytic converters (front and rear / passenger and driver side). Converter location based on part number may or may not be interchangeable. Please check the below link prior to buying or installing a new aftermarket catalytic converter.
CARB Aftermarket Catalytic Converter Database