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Yeah it passed the Annual state inspection, we have the same that m4a1mustang mentioned. It wasn't hooked up to a sniffer but they give it the once over. I guess

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Old 03-14-2010, 11:33 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Yeah it passed the Annual state inspection, we have the same that m4a1mustang mentioned. It wasn't hooked up to a sniffer but they give it the once over.

I guess to put this to rest, yes your cat back exhaust should be 100% legal if you have stock cats. If you replace the stock cats with either HFC or a long tube header system you are technically not street legal. Long tube headers will give you some trouble passing inspection because it gets rid of your cats completely and any moron will be able to see that if your car is on a lift. The HFC shouldn't give you any trouble passing as long as it's not hooked up to a sniffer and your not throwing any codes.
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Yeah it passed the Annual state inspection, we have the same that m4a1mustang mentioned. It wasn't hooked up to a sniffer but they give it the once over.

I guess to put this to rest, yes your cat back exhaust should be 100% legal if you have stock cats. If you replace the stock cats with either HFC or a long tube header system you are technically not street legal. Long tube headers will give you some trouble passing inspection because it gets rid of your cats completely and any moron will be able to see that if your car is on a lift. The HFC shouldn't give you any trouble passing as long as it's not hooked up to a sniffer and your not throwing any codes.
Correct. Most states do have maximum dB levels for exhaust systems, so it's possible that a super loud CBE could be illegal, but you'll only get tagged for that if you're driving like a douchebag and the cop decides to get you for it.
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Correct. Most states do have maximum dB levels for exhaust systems, so it's possible that a super loud CBE could be illegal, but you'll only get tagged for that if you're driving like a douchebag and the cop decides to get you for it.
Oddly enough, though, it's OK for motorcycles to be heard from half a mile away going through their gears...

But I agree with your comment...unless there's some sort of "**** cop", most don't care as long as you are observed acting a bit crazy.
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Oddly enough, though, it's OK for motorcycles to be heard from half a mile away going through their gears...

But I agree with your comment...unless there's some sort of "**** cop", most don't care as long as you are observed acting a bit crazy.
I have my motorcycle loud for safety reasons. Oh and it sounds good too!
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I have my motorcycle loud for safety reasons. Oh and it sounds good too!
Yeah, I actually don't mind the motorcyles. Kind of necessary if you ride around in traffic.
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I have my motorcycle loud for safety reasons. Oh and it sounds good too!
Hehe, I don't doubt that at all. In fact, they all sound good. (well, except for the little 2-strokers)

My only reason for commenting was to point out how the Db level for motorcycle noise allows for a lot louder exhaust...a noise level if found on a car would merit a ticket.
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Oddly enough, though, it's OK for motorcycles to be heard from half a mile away going through their gears...

But I agree with your comment...unless there's some sort of "**** cop", most don't care as long as you are observed acting a bit crazy.

It is illegal for sport-bike owners to modify their emissions and exhaust. Exempt from modificatins are Harley's.....go figure!
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