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The Diesel RV Ban! Rumors dispelled!
There’s been a ton of banter around the new rules on diesel motorhomes in California, Oregon, Washington, New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts. I go over the facts of what to expect on these regulations.
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Catalytic converter protection for a new EV?!
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This video covers the newest offering in catalytic converter protection that is from new car dealers.
Corsa Extreme on the Corvette C8, technical info with drive bys and in car video.
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We finally finally had a chance to do a video and review of the Cora Extreme on the Corvette C8. At Muffler Tech we are doing lots of different brand exhaust systems on the C8 and this was a great opportunity to get some film and information out to those who are interested.
Lexus RX400H stolen catalytic converter! Open for an explanation and ways to stop it!
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The Lexus RX400H is the latest vehicle we’re seeing in high numbers for stolen catalytic converters. This video goes over what is needed for legal repairs in the state of California and other states that have the same laws.
Honda Accord Stolen cat news, the good and the bad….
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Honda Accords continue to be one of the most frequent cars we see for catalytic converter theft. This is an update (August 1st 2023) of what’s happening with the thefts and the state rules around replacing the parts.
RS5 cold start with X-pipe resonator delete and revs
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Cold start and revs of RS5
Pride titanium exhaust review Acura NSX
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This is a review of the Pride V2 Titanuim muffled exhaust system. We tried to be as comprehensive in this representation as possible. This will show you slow speed, full 8K RPM shifts, and freeway use.
There is now a legal aftermarket cat replacement for Toyota Prius’s in California!
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This video covers the aftermarket parts that have been approved by California for Toyota Prius applications. It gets into the details of why for the most part these don’t make sense versus just buying the original Toyota equipment parts. 
You CAN drive a gen 3 Prius with a stolen catalytic converter…probably. Watch for an explanation.
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You CAN drive a Gen 3 Prius with a stolen cat…probably. Watch for an explanation.
Honda Accord Miller Cat Shield install and review.
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This video covers the install and a review of the effectiveness of the catalytic converter theft deterrent shield from Miller. Here is my video on what insurance you should have: ua-cam.com/video/ttiIxobD5Ts/v-deo.html Here is my video on a California legal alternative to an OEM cat for a gen 7 Accord that is SULEV: ua-cam.com/video/cmgxN94CJME/v-deo.html
Catalytic converter theft, you must get this insurance if you drive cars on this list!
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Catalytic converter theft is continuing into our post Covid world as an existing issue. This explains what type of insurance you want to make sure your covering your monetary liability. Here's a link to my previous video on how to open a claim with your insurance if your cat gets stolen: ua-cam.com/video/fkicHWm4zf0/v-deo.html
Corvette C8 Borla Atak exhaust install actual time
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I did another video on why the C8 exhaust system is so much more expensive than previous model Corvettes here: ua-cam.com/video/ELkIbdqkE0g/v-deo.html There were quite a few inquiries about the actual install time so this video shows the time involved by the different parts of the install.
992 GT3 JCR exhaust before and after DB’s, drive by sound, and impressions.
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992 GT3 JCR exhaust before and after DB’s, drive by sound, and impressions.
Do you own a Small SUV or Crossover? You could be the next victim for catalytic converter theft.
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Do you own a Small SUV or Crossover? You could be the next victim for catalytic converter theft.
Why are the Corvette C8 exhaust upgrades so expensive?
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Why are the Corvette C8 exhaust upgrades so expensive?
Toyota Tacoma Cat Security shield review and install
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Toyota Tacoma Cat Security shield review and install
Thieves tried to steal this Prius catalytic converter and failed, see how we stopped them.
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Thieves tried to steal this Prius catalytic converter and failed, see how we stopped them.
What’s inside a gen 3 Prius catalytic converter?
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What’s inside a gen 3 Prius catalytic converter?
Should you drive a Honda Accord with a stolen catalytic converter?
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Should you drive a Honda Accord with a stolen catalytic converter?
F82 BMW M4 Active Autowerkes mid-pipe before and after DB readings and impressions.
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F82 BMW M4 Active Autowerkes mid-pipe before and after DB readings and impressions.
There’s a legal catalytic converter for SULEV Accords in California! Open for an explanation.
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There’s a legal catalytic converter for SULEV Accords in California! Open for an explanation.
Chevrolet or GMC what are the screens in the tailpipes?
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Chevrolet or GMC what are the screens in the tailpipes?
Honda stolen catalytic converter, are you one of the lucky ones?
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Honda stolen catalytic converter, are you one of the lucky ones?
Beware Ford chassis motorhome owners!
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Beware Ford chassis motorhome owners!
Prius catalytic converter theft is worse then ever!
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Prius catalytic converter theft is worse then ever!
Hyundai or Kia SUV? You might be the next target for catalytic converter theft.
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Hyundai or Kia SUV? You might be the next target for catalytic converter theft.
Stolen cat SULEV Honda Accord parts needed in California
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Stolen cat SULEV Honda Accord parts needed in California
Accord stolen catalytic converter? Watch this before calling a shop!
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Accord stolen catalytic converter? Watch this before calling a shop!
Nissan NV catalytic converter protection
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Nissan NV catalytic converter protection
Stolen catalytic converter and insurance, what to do and how to open a claim.
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Stolen catalytic converter and insurance, what to do and how to open a claim.
This is one of the dumbest things. Which one would pollute more? A 2025 new one Or Any older one? If I was concerned about the environment I would want you to buy the newest most efficient diesel RV. Which is usually the newest ones. Also, I don't have a 2025 motor home. I have a 2025 huge SUV with a built in fridge and stove. I bet in the near future people will sell the use of their address to Californians to use. And then they will send your mail to you and you will have an address in another state and drivers license. I'm sure there are people that would pay, say $100 a month for it.
@@a9ball1 it’s really dumb. Typical decision made by ignorant bureaucrats.
I live in CA and have a 1985 gasoline motorhome that pollutes a lot, but it's legal here. Just for fun I spent the time to get a CARB referee on the phone to ask if I would be allowed to add a catalytic converter to it; no surprise, that is not allowed even tho it's well known that it would cut the emissions to about 1/10 or better. I then asked if I could replace the old carbureted engine with a newer EFI engine; that's a more convoluted subject, and tho technically allowed, the requirements to make it legal are mind boggling even tho any modern engine would run cleaner.
@@DonziGT230 that's crazy that you can't even add a cat to help reduce emissions.
@@DonziGT230yes, it’s pretty lame. Especially on the FI upgrade.
@@a9ball1the reason they don’t allow adding cats is that it can mask other issues. A new cat can significantly reduce emissions when installed, however, if there’s other stuff going on with an engine such as oil burning and or rich conditions a cat will mask that initially but degrade over time. They want the opacity test (exhaust readings out the pipe) to be as designed for the original specs it was manufactured.
In the fiscal year of 2022, California's state debt stood at about 145.03 billion U.S. dollars. Comparatively, the state's debt was 57.17 billion U.S. dollars in 2000. Income is dwindling and outlay is increasing. Ron W4BIN
I don’t think there’s anyone on either side that can thinks California has been run well economically. Something needs to change. We have an opportunity to start that with the race for governor in 2025. Hopefully history will not repeat itself in the deciding vote.
You're mistaken, California is running a deficit. Newsom announced in May 2024 that the California deficit is 27.6 billion dollars for 2024. That's a huge admission, but Newsom was not being totally honest - independent analyses have shown that it's billions of dollars greater than that.
I misspoke. I actually was trying to say we have no money in Ca, I try to not get too political here but I thought picture of Newsom would be funny. Thanks for watching and I appreciate the comment.
Definitely not a ban. Requiring credits or coupons or whatever they're calling them is not a ban. Driving up costs for mfgs that don't sell electric velhicles is not a ban. How dare Freightliner not sell electric vehicles? Go get your booster now that you're done promoting the ending of large truck companies.
Yes, it’s crazy. It’s what happens when you let non elected officials make decisions for our state.
super low volume :(
@@Rincon009 I know, I’m trying to correct it post recording, thanks for the heads up
Thief’s don’t care if the car is drivable after steeling the cats. They don’t want coolant all over them 😂. They could care less if the car is drivable. Let’s face it. They want a quick buck.
@@Turbo2.5 you’re 100% correct, thanks for watching!
I have a 2015 c7 stingray and with the exhaust valves open I think it has a slightly louder sound in wet mode or touring mode. I would expect the ignition timing to be the most advanced state in track mode which makes for quieter exhaust and in wet or touring mode has the most retard on ignition timing and producing more exhaust sound but the valves have to be open and to achieve that on my c7 I have the fuse pulled, I think it's #42.
Volume is very low
@@peaceofmind1945 wow, I didn’t catch that, thanks. I’ll try and fix it.
you dont need clean air
You giving a lot of lip and you are not telling us anything out here from 4 years ago....Sacramento...OK...why don't you just answer the phone?
@@frankroper3274 Frank what can I help you with?
Replacing my muffler and resonator and found that my cat is welded to resonator rather than clamped meaning that I "should" (per manufacturer instructions) replace the cat section as well (this is an extra $260 that I'd rather not spend). Will it affect sound and performance if I just cut out the cat and flange the lengths together without a cat.
@@bajancanadian4231 removing your cat will make it louder.
Another reason I’m glad I don’t live in California
It’s creeping in to other states. New smog laws for RV’s are starting in 2025 with California rules in Oregon, Washington, New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts.
What is the price? I also have a RX400h. Tnx
How do you stop it from rattling? Mine rattles at idle and 1-3 mph. It started after a year or so, the dealer who installed it trimmed it and it stopped for awhile but started again months later.
@@stevensandoval7160 they didn’t install it with enough clearance
@@mufflertech oH, so THATS how i stop it from ratteling
how much for parts and labor together
It depends what system. As low as $4500 and as high as $7K
where is this shop located? and how much it cost for install custom exhaust like this
We’re in Sacramento. Cost varies from $1200-1500 for the labor.
Who displays the sound revving indoors....like seriously.
I did. I’m not sure why this is a bad thing, you ever listen to a car in a tunnel?
Great review question please, i have installed same this borla Exhaust but sport mode is the same sound like normal, doesn't mean not properly installed and where is the wrong step so i can fixing it Highly appreciated if you replied me back
There’s a lot of reasons valves may not be functioning properly. Have they been recalibrated?
THANK U SO MUCh!!!
@@PantherCityBar you’re welcome
I have one of the approved cats on my 05 SLUEV vehicle. My check engine light comes on and off ever since I got it. I do have the state bar ref approvals, but my mechanic says there is nothing I can do to get it to stop doing that aside from getting an OEM Cat put back on. I passed smog after the State Ref approval a couple years and i just took it in but it didnt pass because my mechanic reset the code just the day before testing and the smog place said it needs to be driven more. The problem is the light will come back on. It comes on for days and stays off for days. My mechanic says there is nothing wrong with the car just the light won't stop coming on. Is there anything I can do?
Thank you for this video!…. I hate that my Honda is sulev….
Heads up, this is no longer accurate. There is another aftermarket option that no longer requires a visit to the referee now😊
There are more robbers in US then Other countries
Thank you for the video You might have saved my engine I have 2010 Prius . I was gonna drive couple hours.
Dealer just quoted me 7hrs labor so I guess they are perfectly in line. Sounded high to me but this video proves I was wrong.
This kind of coverage gets me to sign up 🙂
One down lol…thanks mate
I heard you can get a Trunk Monkey to protect your catalytic convertor for half the price of that.
Those were the funniest old commercials! I only wish they were true :-)
that how stupid the dealers think we are
Look at the prices people were paying for vehicles during covid. Not just that, but everyone bought up all the camping trailers and toilet paper. No wonder these scammers think people are stupid.
whit that cat the car pass smog
Wow what a beautiful car and sound❤I love it V6 vtec
I put my hand on the screens and they create some vacuum makes me believe they actually bring in cold air to the tail pipe which makes emissions look cleaner, they are not resonating anything better term is a air induction system for emissions.
They no longer sniff the tailpipes for emissions in California on vehicles newer than 2001
WHAT A TOTAL WASTE OF TIME! Can I get my 15 minutes back? I have a 2009 Prius with 212,000 miles and the cat was NOT stolen but won't pass emissions. If all of the aftermarket cats are around the same price or more than the OEM Toyota one, I'll just buy the Toyota one. Problem is, I don't want to spend $3,000 on a 15 year old car with 212,000 miles. One thing I was wondering but you didn't address is... at this point, I don't care if it's illegal in New York, California and Colorado but will the aftermarket cats which say are illegal in the restrictive states, pass inspection in those states?
Geez, I hope my response isn’t a total waste of time for you. I’m not an expert on other states and their rules, but if they require your car to have no faults and or check engine lights, any aftermarket cat is risky as they are made below the standards of the OEM part and may not make enough conversion to meet the criteria the OBD monitors are looking for.
what kind of cats are those?
Can you tell me if the Gen 4 has the coolant connections as part of the system as well?
Sounds like a waste. Sounds the same
You must be deaf…
THANK YOU FOR THIS POST!!!!
Because it’s an expensive car
Would you go for Valved or the Non Silenced exhaust?
Imagine actually living in California in the 21st century, what a shit hole!
Do you think the Borla atak (open valves) is louder than this corsa exhaust ?
Really close, it’s mostly a tonal difference
Which exhaust in your opinion has less problems with check engine lights?
Some asshole stole mine last year and now its time for smog. Im trying to find a good aftermarket carb legal one since I'm in California. Any info on one that will work?
Unfortunately if your car is an SULEV you have to do an OEM part. If you’d like some pricing call us 916-997-3687
@@mufflertech Thanks for getting back to me quickly. Its a 2000 Lx Ulev. 2.3
@@Pauleazy420 well then you’ll be able to do an aftermarket legally. Where are you?
@@mufflertech Wow, good news! I'm in the Bay Area
@@Pauleazy420 call us for a quote 916-421-0399
I just bought a 2015 with a stolen catalytic converter. The stole both and just cut them off
The law is not going to do anything about this other than give you a police report and tell you to file it with your insurance and then they are done! I don’t know if this thing works but there’s ways to prevent this from happening but it will require you to make some hard decisions and decide how far you want to take it
I have an 06 accord lx California model. Is there any cost effective catalytic converter replacement? I heard the exemption is not longer allowed as of Aug 2023.
If it’s an SULEV unfortunately no. It’s has to be OEM.
Hi, good information. I have a prius 3 gen 2015 since new, cat never stolen, never replaced and it doesn't have those coolant lines at all. Just resonator, cat 1 an 2 and o2 sensor. Why?
Interesting. I w never seen a Gen 3 car delivered with any other configuration, regardless of the state it sold in. It’s possible you can’t see the lines, they’re on top.
@@mufflertech Thanks for responding. No, my friend, they are not on top. I already installed a cat shield, and there are no coolant lines anywhere. In fact i had to adapt the shield in order to install it. My Prius was made in Japan, and I bought it in Mexico. I live in Florida.
@@ClaudiaDeIcazawell a non US spec car could explain the difference.
How much does it cost to get it fix if they just cut thru it?
It depends on how severe it is. We do free estimates.
Original GT one 5.1 still sounds better. Spend the extra to get the original
Thanks for the input. I don’t believe the GT one is available in titanium and I also don’t think it’s made any longer.
Doesn’t the cat do cat things and keep the cars ecu happy? Whether it has a sticker on it or not?? I get you are trying to get business for your shop but the eBay cat will work it’s a direct replacement just because you cross state lines the car doesn’t stop working.
You’re missing the point. This is a video that applies to California and the other states that have adopted our rules. Just because a cat solves what the ECU is looking for doesn’t mean it has the correct certification to pass a visual test. Furthermore, the reason that the eBay and cheaper parts are less money is because they have less precious metal in them, they may keep the light off initially, but they will fall off their conversion rate much faster and will need to be replaced a lot sooner.
Just be prepared to have everyone look at you as you drive by lol.
1999 accord original cat stolen from my work parking lot. I work at a freaking hospital. Thieves suck.
That’s a great sound