Going illegal
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From: NC
Going illegal
So I haven't touched the car since putting the KB 2.1L on and i'm getting the mod bug again.
Its mid-pipe time, this car doesn't sound as loud as it is fast.
One question on that. I'm fairly sure on the answer to this, but I will definitely need a new dyno tune when I throw the O/R mid-pipe on?
And as for what pipe i'm getting, its gotta be O/R H pipe I cannot stand X-pipes thats not up for discussion. Unless I get really persuaded another direction i'm pretty sure i'll get the MAC O/R H. Any other suggestions? I have MAC catbacks right now which give me the deep rumble I like.
EDIT: Emissions questions removed, NC does not exhaust sniff.
Its mid-pipe time, this car doesn't sound as loud as it is fast.
One question on that. I'm fairly sure on the answer to this, but I will definitely need a new dyno tune when I throw the O/R mid-pipe on?
And as for what pipe i'm getting, its gotta be O/R H pipe I cannot stand X-pipes thats not up for discussion. Unless I get really persuaded another direction i'm pretty sure i'll get the MAC O/R H. Any other suggestions? I have MAC catbacks right now which give me the deep rumble I like.
EDIT: Emissions questions removed, NC does not exhaust sniff.
Last edited by Hangwire; Feb 22, 2011 at 07:45 PM.
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As far as letting the cats sit....
I leave my stocker outside uncovered, and I passed smog just fine. I put it on about 2 weeks before I smogged it, and ran the hell outta it to get them hot, and see if there was any issue.
I had none. Passed smog pretty well, but the numbers were a little high, indicating a rich condition. My only guess is the original owner had a tune on it and never re-installed the stock tune prior to me getting it.
I leave my stocker outside uncovered, and I passed smog just fine. I put it on about 2 weeks before I smogged it, and ran the hell outta it to get them hot, and see if there was any issue.
I had none. Passed smog pretty well, but the numbers were a little high, indicating a rich condition. My only guess is the original owner had a tune on it and never re-installed the stock tune prior to me getting it.
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According to this link, my understanding is that they simply check your OBD system for emissions. If I just shut my rear 02 sensors off with my handheld tuner and have no CEL will this be enough to pass inspection? Sounds like it should be.
EDIT LINK ADDED http://www.ncdot.org/dmv/vehicle_ser...uirements.html
EDIT LINK ADDED http://www.ncdot.org/dmv/vehicle_ser...uirements.html
Last edited by Hangwire; Feb 22, 2011 at 06:56 PM.
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From: Raleigh, NC
Yes - In NC, that should be plenty fine for you to pass (I have O/R H and MIL eliminators). They dont do a visual round these parts, and dont do a sniffer test.
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o/r h is the way to go. I had flows and just switched to stingers and it sounds MEAN! In nj I have the o2's turned off through tuner so no check engine and bring it to a private inspection who doesnt do snif or visual. Although I got pulled over last week and it is very scary to think of a $1000 fine for every cat missing (thats what I was told, $4000? f*ck).
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o/r h is the way to go. I had flows and just switched to stingers and it sounds MEAN! In nj I have the o2's turned off through tuner so no check engine and bring it to a private inspection who doesnt do snif or visual. Although I got pulled over last week and it is very scary to think of a $1000 fine for every cat missing (thats what I was told, $4000? f*ck).
edit: I did some searching and remembered a thread a while ago talking about this...
First time ive ever heard of someone getting nailed for no cats. Here in PA its $10,000 per cat removed. So if i would have gotten caught with the o/r x that would have been $40,000 and jail time. Looks like you should have some gutted shells welded onto the o/r pipe. lol
Last edited by tdcalhoun89; Feb 22, 2011 at 06:49 PM. Reason: see edit
