2001 Subaru Forester Catalytic converter question

[krutec]

My mechanic is telling me I need a new catalytic converter (P0420 code), but wants to charge $1,200. He said it needs a CARB compliant catalytic converter. I verified this on the emissions sticker.

I bought the car in Oregon and live in Oregon. Can I install an EPA compliant catalytic converter myself without any issues passing emissions? Or am I going to have fit issues / new codes popping up / etc.

 

[Dick Foster]

Only in the People's Republic of California would you have any problem. Since you live in the USA you should be okay. Last I heard the Californicated Air Resources Board has zero authority in Oregon. Just don't left your looney lefties get outta control or you too will be up the creek and up to your eyebrows in gubberment nonsense run amok.

 

[krutec]

Thank you, sir. Is the fit the same, though?