For some odd reason when you put mil's on the 07 rear O2's, the PC does not recognize the signal or voltage. This is per Brenspeed. He actually talked me out of buying Mil's from them. He said they have tested the 07's and it is a no go.

I don't know from experience with the Mil's, but I generally trust what Brent says over at Brenspeed.

Otherwise, I would have bought the mil's turned on the O2's and been on my way.

Oh well, sux to be us!

 

If you used mil's wouldnt you still fail the sniff test that they put in your exhaust because you are missing your cats? I think they are just to eliminate throw codes, but wont help you pass emissions testing.

 

Im a master tech in a NY shop that does NY inspections. heres the scoop on what you need to pass the emissions portion of the inspection. the shop is going to connect the cars data link connectorto the nys inspection computer and it will then scan your car.
1. the check engine light has to come on when the key is turned to the on position and be off after you start the carandno codes can be stored.
2. the computer does a series of checks on all your emissions systems and logs, to check if there "ready" or not. only one of those systems can be "not ready" for this check.
3.no emissions system components can be removed or altered. all have to be in place as they were from the factory.
4. you need to have the converters installed, high flow units are OK if they satisfy the computers requirements for O2 sensors operating range. your check engine light will stay on if they are operating out of spec. any mods to the exhaust after the converters is OK.
5. intake mods are OK if your not venting crankcase gases to atmosphere via a vent tube not connected to the intake pipe.
FYI ny only does a "sniff" test of the tailpipe in metropolitan areas of NYC at this time so if you dont have an address in one of those areas the sniff test isnt done. so any performance tunes wont impact your inspection.
this is why you want to keep all your stock parts in case you need to get through inspection. good luck

 

Nobody likes to here this but I thought I'd post in case someone throws the law at you you can see it for yourself. Please note this is federal law. According to the letter of the law no aftermarket cats are legal unless they are in same location & are same type as oem.







Catalytic Converter Laws
Rules for Replacing Converters
In 1986, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued new guidelines for the construction, efficiency and installation of aftermarket catalytic converters. All CleanAir converters listed in this catalog have been designed, tested and manufactured to meet this policy.
In addition, CleanAir converter listed in this catalog is appropriate for use under the current requirements of the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.).
E.P.A. guidelines state that replacement converters may be installed only in the following situations:
1. The vehicle is missing a converter
2. A state or local inspection program has determined that the existing converter needs replacement
3. Vehicles manufactured prior to 1996 must have more than 50,000 miles, and a legitimate need for replacement must be established and documented
4. In cases of OBD Il-equipped vehicles (1996 and later), the O.E. manufacturer's 8-year/80,000-mile warranty must have expired and a legitimate need for replacement must be established and documented.
Please note that Federal law prohibits removal or replacement of a properly functioning O.E. converter.
When replacement of the converter is appropriate (as outlined above), the E.P.A. further requires that:
1. It be installed in the same location as the original
2. It be the same type as the original (i.e., two-way, three-way, three-way plus air/three-way plus oxidation)
3. It be the proper model for the vehicle application as determined and specified by the manufacturer
4. It be properly connected to any existing air injection components on the vehicle
5. It be installed with any other required converter for a particular application
6. It be accompanied by a warranty information card to be completed by the installer.