Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
While doing research on stolen catalytic converters, I came across some interesting information about exhaust laws. More scary than interesting actually. According to the Clean Air Act, all of my cars are illegal, and yours may be too.
I wonder how long we’ll be able to keep this up?
That said, I don’t want to preach that the ‘sky is falling’ here so much as raise awareness so that we can be sure to stay on top of these issues.
Thanks for watching!
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SEMA RPM Act: sema.org/epa-news
Summary of Clean Air Act: epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-clean-air-act
(Read this one) Ohio EPA FAQ about Exhaust systems: epa.ohio.gov/portals/27/echeck/docs/exhaust_repair_guidelines.pdf
Hot Rod Article About EPA: hotrod.com/articles/the-epa-is-not-coming-take-your-race-car-but-heres-what-you-need-know-and-how-to-act
EPA Kit Car Policy: epa.gov/importing-vehicles-and-engines/kit-car-policy
EPA Proposed Rules 2015: govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-07-13/pdf/2015-15500.pdf
Guide to Legal Car Modifications: yourmechanic.com/article/the-guide-to-legal-car-modifications-for-all-states-by-parker-hill
Diesel Brothers Case: thedrive.com/news/32533/diesel-brothers-hit-with-850000-fine-for-tampering-with-truck-emissions
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Where Do Stolen Catalytic Converters Go?: youtu.be/bpuAv0sTh-w
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Best Type R Upgrade (So Far): youtube.com/watch?v=3Uspb1kcOOU&t=2059s
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Dads Truck Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=kCepnacqRuI&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov1g_GML2aVq6EN-_ShJ9G2o
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While doing research on stolen catalytic converters, I came across some interesting information about exhaust laws. More scary than interesting actually. According to the Clean Air Act, all of my cars are illegal, and yours may be too.
I wonder how long we’ll be able to keep this up?
That said, I don’t want to preach that the ‘sky is falling’ here so much as raise awareness so that we can be sure to stay on top of these issues.
Thanks for watching!
#ETCG1Video
Become a Premium Member of EricTheCarGuy.com: ericthecarguy.com/why-become-a-premium-etcg-member
My Patreon Account: patreon.com/EricTheCarGuy
The best place for answers to your automotive questions: ericthecarguy.com
EricTheCarGuy FAQ Page: ericthecarguy.com/faq
Links
SEMA RPM Act: sema.org/epa-news
Summary of Clean Air Act: epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-clean-air-act
(Read this one) Ohio EPA FAQ about Exhaust systems: epa.ohio.gov/portals/27/echeck/docs/exhaust_repair_guidelines.pdf
Hot Rod Article About EPA: hotrod.com/articles/the-epa-is-not-coming-take-your-race-car-but-heres-what-you-need-know-and-how-to-act
EPA Kit Car Policy: epa.gov/importing-vehicles-and-engines/kit-car-policy
EPA Proposed Rules 2015: govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-07-13/pdf/2015-15500.pdf
Guide to Legal Car Modifications: yourmechanic.com/article/the-guide-to-legal-car-modifications-for-all-states-by-parker-hill
Diesel Brothers Case: thedrive.com/news/32533/diesel-brothers-hit-with-850000-fine-for-tampering-with-truck-emissions
Related Videos
Where Do Stolen Catalytic Converters Go?: youtu.be/bpuAv0sTh-w
This Guy Stole My Catalytic Converter!: youtu.be/b2IKVryajcw
2004 Mustang Cobra Gets Magnaflow Exhaust: youtube.com/watch?v=X7yE0Gb7rLM
Best Type R Upgrade (So Far): youtube.com/watch?v=3Uspb1kcOOU&t=2059s
Exhaust Cut Outs Give Your Vehicle a Split Personality: youtube.com/watch?v=cKgTuIFKAvo&t=1s
An Appeal to Greta Thunberg: youtube.com/watch?v=W4u9-Yx8ZPU
The Environment and You: youtube.com/watch?v=E8RsXvobaA0
Dads Truck Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=kCepnacqRuI&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov1g_GML2aVq6EN-_ShJ9G2o
Fairmont Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=L22GsHQi7tU&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov2nxWVKCeU14Vt7JJ_QSZvs
Type R Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=_OfMvfFSztM&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov0sJT52tXnm59Vbk1wCvhGd
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