I'd let a mechanic shop do it, but I give much respect for the org, and all of you very knowledgeable people.

Is there anyway I can prove to my parent's that this Y-Pipe is legal and actually see's small performance gains?

 

Technically it isnt legal (In NYC anyhow). But you could warm the car up and show them you can pass inspection.

 

Technically it isn't legal? Is there a law against the absence of pre-cats or the exchange of aftermarket y-pipes?

 

There is a law against removing emissions components from a car.

 

Oh I see, has anyone ever gotten... fined for their y-pipe?

 

It is unlikely as the cops are not going to get underneath to inspect it, and most mechanics wont care or notice the precats missing.

 

Man, those prices are ridiculous. No local owned shops around your area? Generally cheaper..

 

I've never been pulled over for a fine on my y pipe, I don't think anyone has... and if u have a "family friend" who is a mechanic then hell let him inspect it, or ask him to bring u to a person that is going to swindle ur money... seriously, I'm sorry that ur folks are so gullibe as to believe people who are obviously trying to squeeze as much money out of u as possible, just use ur common sense and u'll be fine...

 

dont goto midas! they steel your money! the work they do is crap, and they cant figure out how to fix anything but to tighten a bolt.

 

go to the tire rack and look up recommended installers in your area, they have ratings, reviews, and they're almost never chain places.