If it came from the factory with a catalytic converter then it must have one
No, that will not work. A restricted catalytic converter will need replaced.
There's no possible way to pass inspection with a bad catalytic converter, if if you find out you have a bad catalytic converter during your inspection you have a chance after you after you have replaced the catalytic converter and the inspection no no charge/free!!
they are usually bolted on in the front of the converter.
Catback is shortened slang for "everything back from the catalytic converter". It is a bolt on exhaust which connects to the rear of the pipe holding the catalytic converter, and ends with the muffler and exhaust tip. In short, you need a cat to have a catback.
To pass emissions you do.
If it came from the factory with a converter then it needs a converter.
Yes, legally and for the computer to function correctly you will need a catalytic converter.
Yes, it is illegal to operate any vehicle that came equipped with a catalytic converter from the factory with it removed.
Legally, yes
No. you'll need to get a replacement.
yes
The catalytic converter in directly behind the engine. ( might need to use a flashlight ) It is bolted right to the exhaust manifold. The catalytic converter in directly behind the engine. ( might need to use a flashlight ) It is bolted right to the exhaust manifold.