Tony, you may want to start a new thread since this one is kind of "polluted" ;)

Tony, PM sent regarding these.

:icon18: So, does this mean we go from "Damn you, Semtex" to "Thank you, Semtex"? :rofl2:

Sounds great, Tony. Very impressive.

Just to be 100% clear, you mean $1,150 each right? I had to do a double-take because I read it as 'get both for $1150'. Now THAT would be a deal!

I actually posted all of this information regrading the end of the group buy on the first page.

My bad... me=>:owned:

obviously these aren't "street legal" but does anyone know how getting an inspection will work considering that there haven't been any CELs?

It depends - if the shop ONLY checks for CELS, you MIGHT get away with it. If they do a sniffer test, your *** is hosed. BTW, FWIW, modifying your exhaust can be construed as a federal fine, and I believe it goes "per cat. converter" - something potentially as ridiculous as up to $15K per cat...does that happen often? No, I doubt it.

BTW, Im fairly sure Texas is one of the most strict states as far as emissions goes - not nearly as harsh as Cali, though.

If you fail inspection, couldn't you put the stock header/HFC back on, get the inspection sticker, then swap back out?

I mean, that's a PITA, but, it would be a legit way around the system...

That said, I'm sure slipping the guy doing the inspection $100 bill might also get you an inspection sticker. :)


Would it be possible to lean it way the heck out so it'll pass the sniffer test too? If you have one of those programmable ECU tune-doohickey's, that is...


I've heard of bikers doing that, but then again, there's a lot of tall-tales in the biker world ;)

Yes, you can. Just depends on how much work you're willing to put into it, is all lol. If you never want to touch it again though, theres no reason stock manifolds + HFC's and a good CBE wont do just fine.

And, no way about leaning the car out...the difference between an un-catted car and a catted car as far as carbon emissions goes is RIDICULOUS lol.

It's my understanding that on newer cars they just hook up to the OBD, no sniffer. Worst case my brother can get me a sticker, but I'd rather not have to worry about it. I know they don't actually look under the car, at least not that I've seen.

Maybe Tony will come up with a crazy-cat S pipe (what I'm calling the pipes going from the header to the X-pipe) for passing emissions!

If that'd even work.

holla atchaaaa boyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!! woooooooooooot wooooooooooooot! :D

The only reason you arent getting CEL's using the HFC's is due to the O2's not being in the direct path of the exhaust anymore, like they were.

Trust me, headers go on, you'll fail a sniffer test.

Tony, good looks for the business! You are officially my Santa this year lol. Nice talking to you again dude. If I take a vacation out there in Cali, i wanna go visit your shop. Happy Holidays & Have a HAPPY NEW YEAR! ttys bro.

Lucky me, we don't have yearly inspections. We used to, but they went away.

Dainedazz #011, thank you for the order...

Tony

missed out on the "E" @ the end of "dain" bro! lol! i sent you a PM

so one the fence! love the performance, dont care for the sound. reminds me why i took my HFC off, the damn VQ37 rasp on decel! damn. i better decide soon........

on WOT, sounds great. its just i dont drive like that often, and the rasp is a personal preference.

ahh, im sure ill end up ordering :icon18:

is the 20 limit including the G37 guys too?

sounds hot.

Cotizi #012, thank you for the order...

Tony

Fixed!

Somehow, I knew you or Sam would end up asking me that. No. the G37 list is separate.

I knew there was going to be a limit on the $895 price, now it's 1,150 which I think is alil unfair I'd say. At least keep that sale price going for a couple of months so your customers who spent money during the holidays a chance to save up. Plus I gotta feeling the install is gonna be like 400-500 :(

Install yourself Fella - more monies for mods ;-)

x2

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Agreed. Even if you have to buy necessary tools, its usually cheaper than getting it installed. I enjoy tinkering with **** so I guess its just easier for me to see it that way.

can you use these headers with the stock catback? or any other after market setup? only reason i ask this as my car is lowered by quite alot and the can style backbox you do will smash the ground every 2 seconds on my car, cheers mate

That's kind of my perspective on it. I figure worst case, my neighbor is and has been a mechanic for a number of years, and I could tap him for advice or tool-borrowship at most.

I don't think he'd help me, just as I don't care to help him with computer stuff. I do that stuff for a living - not because I enjoy it!

Now see, I'm the direct opposite. I have a friend who's a mechanic and he does all my installs for free. In return, I help him with computer stuff and miscellaneous firearms acquisitions/procurements. It's a win-win.

Yes,

We have designed these headers to fit into stock location. They will fit with a stock system or any aftermarket system that starts in stock location.

I'm pretty sure these will bolt up to the stock CBE.

That said, the FI exhaust is only 3/8" lower than OEM....or was it 5/8" - either way, not a whole lot.

What's with IT and guns? LOL

3 of the 6 people in my department own firearms (and openly talk about it), one has a CC permit (and openly talks about it). The other has a boat load of firearms, myself I've sold off a few that I bought save for one...not sure with the other 3, they stay quiet!

I'm freakin pumped about that, im getting stationed at Ft. Sill in Lawton in 4 months, NO MORE STATE INSPECTIONS!!!! I'm straight pipin. :tup:

Actually, Texas has one of the best emissions tests. They just plug in to your OBDII connection and walk around the car, they are suppose to lift the car to check underneath, but many of the shops do not even have a lift.

I believe in Texas requirements vary by county as well.

Unfair??? I do not understand people. Tony is selling a product for a living at a price that to me I feel like it is stealing and you say it is unfair. $1150 is still a great price. You got to pay to play and if you can't play don't cry about it.

Pumped about coming to Oklahoma? :ugh2:

That's a first! :)