Not sure if this is in the right area, but if I put longtubes and keep my loudmouth will I have problems with the state?

 

It will probably help to find out what kind of regulations you are up against. Find out if they just do a plug-in diagnostic or if they do an actual sniffer test. Also, it wouldn't be a bad idea to find out if they do a thorough visual inspection.

 

arameters of the Inspection

The emissions inspection includes the following tests:

* Gas cap leakage

* An onboard diagnostics exam for vehicles 1996 or newer

* An acceleration exam for vehicles 1995 or older

* An idling test for some vehicles

* Special tests for diesel-powered vehicles




If Your Vehicle Fails

If your vehicle fails the emissions inspection, you can do any of the following:

* Request a free retest at the same inspection center within 30 days.

* Attempt to make repairs that will allow the vehicle to pass its next test. You are not required to have the inspection station make the repairs. But if you think you might want to eventually apply for an inspection waiver, the repairs need to be conducted by a certified emissions repair facility.

* To apply for an inspection waiver, you need to show proof that you spent at least $660 to repair your vehicle at a certified emissions repair facility, so keep your receipts. To qualify for a waiver, you will also need to prove the vehicle has twice failed inspection and has a complete emission-control system. To obtain a waiver application form, call (203) 805-6244.

If Your Waiver Claim Is Denied

If your waiver claim is denied, tough luck. You will either need to continue to perform repairs on the vehicle until it can pass the emissions inspection process, or decide not to drive it anymore on Connecticut roads.

 

Doesn't answer the question of whether they do an actual "visual" inspection of the vehicle. If they do, and they found you have deleted AIR, EGR, the after cat O2 sensors, or if they are real sticklers and enforce the Federal law that prohibits moving the cats from their stock location, you will fail. Further question is, even if they look, will the inspector know where the stock cats were on your car. Will they be looking for the CARB tag welded on the headers to confirm they are emissions legal (long tubes don't have those)?

It all depends on what the specific practices are in the State of Connecticut, and in you local area.

 

Thanks, I thought you were gonna argue with me we had a rough past but thanks for chimming in.

Just wondering:

My brother is an Emission inspector at Honda maybe I can have him past me if I put longtubes and other goodies. ;-)