I'm looking for a really loud exhaust that is EPA & CARB approved?

Cole29 · 12-09-2011, 07:05 PM

I was going to get a gthaus miestershaft then I realized its not road approved so I want a LOUD exhaust or maybe other options, it doesn't have to be exhaust I know I see some people on here talking about HFC's and other stuff so I just need some help please

Skeeterbop · 12-09-2011, 07:08 PM

Don't quote me on this, but you should be fine with any CBE for most states other than California. I'm not sure how texas is (despite being stationed here for about 3 years). Tennessee doesn't care what you do as long as it can pass a visual check for cats and a sniffer test.

theDreamer · 12-09-2011, 07:09 PM

If you are in Texas any exhaust is legal, the issue comes in when you modify the cats.

Apoc370z · 12-09-2011, 07:26 PM

Just change the hfc during smog check, i dont know about texas but i dont have to do any tests for 6 years so i am going all the way

370Zsteve · 12-09-2011, 07:29 PM

Just pray the Federal Noise Police don't descend on us in the next couple of years. It's already happening with motorcycles (thank a Harley rider or Ricer today!)

cossie1600 · 12-09-2011, 07:39 PM

Good, hope they all get arrested and get raped in the ears

Guard Dad · 12-09-2011, 07:47 PM

As long as you don't touch the cats you can install most any cat back exhaust you want and not have any emissions issues. As for noise you'll have to check your state regulations.

Cole29 · 12-09-2011, 08:01 PM

so im in texas and if i get the gthaus you guys dont think it will be a problem?

theDreamer · 12-09-2011, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cole29

so im in texas and if i get the gthaus you guys dont think it will be a problem?

You will be fine, Texas inspect is fairly light still.
They check for codes, do a visual and check to verify your cats are still on the car. That is all, the exhaust can actually not be on the car and you could probably pass inspection.

TypeOne · 12-09-2011, 08:23 PM

The only thing that is going to make it not road legal is the dB that it puts out. As long as it passes the emissions portion of tests, it should be ok.

That's not to say that you won't get a noise violation ticket though... I would look up your local laws to see what the legal sound limit is.

Mike · 12-09-2011, 08:23 PM

the only legal issue is noise level. anything after the cat is fine in all other respects.

Mike · 12-09-2011, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TypeOne

The only thing that is going to make it not road legal is the dB that it puts out. As long as it passes the emissions portion of tests, it should be ok.

That's not to say that you won't get a noise violation ticket though... I would look up your local laws to see what the legal sound limit is.

Jinx!

Cole29 · 12-09-2011, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

You will be fine, Texas inspect is fairly light still.
They check for codes, do a visual and check to verify your cats are still on the car. That is all, the exhaust can actually not be on the car and you could probably pass inspection.

thanks! and would you suggest any other exhaust than the gthaus?

TypeOne · 12-09-2011, 08:25 PM

The AAM cat back or the short tails with a Y pip is pretty loud.

FL 4Motion · 12-09-2011, 08:25 PM

Fast intentions non resonated x pipe w/carbon fiber mufflers is also going to be fairly loud.

12-09-2011, 07:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cole29 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 33 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 13	I'm looking for a really loud exhaust that is EPA & CARB approved? I was going to get a gthaus miestershaft then I realized its not road approved so I want a LOUD exhaust or maybe other options, it doesn't have to be exhaust I know I see some people on here talking about HFC's and other stuff so I just need some help please

12-09-2011, 07:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	Don't quote me on this, but you should be fine with any CBE for most states other than California. I'm not sure how texas is (despite being stationed here for about 3 years). Tennessee doesn't care what you do as long as it can pass a visual check for cats and a sniffer test. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

12-09-2011, 07:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	If you are in Texas any exhaust is legal, the issue comes in when you modify the cats. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

12-09-2011, 07:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 42	Just pray the Federal Noise Police don't descend on us in the next couple of years. It's already happening with motorcycles (thank a Harley rider or Ricer today!) __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

12-09-2011, 08:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	the only legal issue is noise level. anything after the cat is fine in all other respects. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

12-09-2011, 07:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Apoc370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,001 Drives: 2011 GM z34 Rep Power: 15	Just change the hfc during smog check, i dont know about texas but i dont have to do any tests for 6 years so i am going all the way

12-09-2011, 07:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	Good, hope they all get arrested and get raped in the ears

12-09-2011, 07:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
Guard Dad Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2010 370Z Silver A7 Rep Power: 14	As long as you don't touch the cats you can install most any cat back exhaust you want and not have any emissions issues. As for noise you'll have to check your state regulations.

12-09-2011, 08:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cole29 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 33 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 13	so im in texas and if i get the gthaus you guys dont think it will be a problem?

12-09-2011, 08:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1850	The only thing that is going to make it not road legal is the dB that it puts out. As long as it passes the emissions portion of tests, it should be ok. That's not to say that you won't get a noise violation ticket though... I would look up your local laws to see what the legal sound limit is.

12-09-2011, 08:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1850	The AAM cat back or the short tails with a Y pip is pretty loud.

12-09-2011, 08:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
FL 4Motion A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Posts: 4,776 Drives: Baby Shark Rep Power: 701615	Fast intentions non resonated x pipe w/carbon fiber mufflers is also going to be fairly loud.

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