A classic example of why the media is a joke to me. A straight pipe exhaust does not cause backfire. I have anti-lag and rolling anti-lag on my Supra both controlled by the Infinity ECU, no straight pipe here I've hit 2-step once or twice in 3 years. Some cars come now come stock with burple tunes etc...and even on this very forum in some of the sections I've seen some that want backfire/burple mods/tunes.

Per the news report they are urging anyone that sees a straight pipe car to call the police Be safe our there NYC folks.


Source: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/investiga...7epOeuWrHX075c

 

In many jurisdictions, it is, in fact, illegal to remove a catalytic-converter from an otherwise street-legal vehicle if it will cause the vehicle to fail an emissions-test. Those converters are carefully designed by engineers to work in conjunction with unleaded fuel, the engine's computer, the oxygen-sensor, and the engine's management-controls, particularly if the car has a turbo, and removing them can potentially open the door to all kinds of other problems.

 

I think NY drivers should be more concerned with insurance rates skyrocketing due to recent legislation..But hey, call the police on that guy with a loud exhaust.