PFRboy

I live in NH, where we have to submit to an inspection every year. After some research, it seems that the only exhaust mod I can do, aside from replacing the muffler, is putting in a new s-pipe (as everything else, headers/mid-pipe deletes some emmissions equipment). That is, if I didn't want to have to switch the system back to stock just to pass inspection. That seems like a lot of work to do every year, not to mention increasing the chance of damaging parts (I can just see the header bolts welded to the block...). It also seems that this eliminates the possibility of putting on a turbo. Does anyone have any thoughts, or insights to my situation that I might have overlooked?

peteyd

your best bet would be to post this this in your local area. I cant say whats legal up there and whats not. in your area.

PFRboy

That thought just occured to me. Thanks.

tikbhoy

thats brutal! are you sure ? dang, thats worse than here in california. at least new cars here dont have to get smog for 4(?was it)years on new cars.

PFRboy

Yup, I am sure. I have lived here most of my life.

tikbhoy

have u heard of anybody paying(wink wink) to get thru?

PFRboy

Nope. There aren't a lot of shops that can perform inspections around where I live, and I don't really know anyone who works at one, either. SOL for me.

tikbhoy

this yearly inspections, free of charge ?

PFRboy

Ha ha... I wish. They are $20-40 per year. Sweet, no?

2fast4you

Yep, everybody wants to moan about how bad California ARB is, but in many states they test every year or every other year when the car is brand new... AND have the nerve to charge property tax.

PFRboy, your best bet would be to get to know the folks in your region. I bet they would know the places you can slide by with a modified exhaust.

PFRboy

Thanks 2fast... I posted in the regional forum as well, but no info yet.