California would not be amused in the least...
by the straight pipes, or the pistol...

This potential move favors the clamps as a temporary, and easily reversible solution. If you move to CA, you can simply clamp in a new cat instead...

My sister kept her TX registration for many years after leaving the state, knowing full well her car would not pass inspection at her various college stints in WI, MA, or NY.

We should all be TX residents-in-exile, like Prez. Bush Sr.

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1986 300E 5-Speed 240k mi.