Q: Upgrading exhaust
I'm wanting to upgrade my exhaust. I have shorty headers, with off road x pipe. I know off roads are illegal. So I'm wanting to upgrade to long tubes, and put on a catted x pipe. I was told this was illegal. Is this true? Please help.
My car has 100000 miles.
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