Just because you don't have an inspection, doesn't mean it isn't illegal.
Federal law still prohibits removal or tampering of emissions control
devices. Same thing where I live in California. 73 and earlier cars are
now exempt from testing. Which means I'm putting a 400hp beast in the bay.
Is that legal? NO!!!! Now in some areas, San Diego comes to mind, local
police have taken it on themselves to pull over hot cars and inspect them.
I don't think my ride will be heading South.
Steve Ekstrand, Pasadena, CA Driver: '00 Dakota CC SLT+ 4.7L 3.92SG 255's
Stacey's Driver: '00 Inferno Red Intrepid ES-3.2L-24V Autostick w/Leather
Race Car: 69 1/2 Road Runner 440-6 (ex-NHRA SS/GA future B or C/SA???)
Project Car: 69 Barracuda Notchback (Orig. 318, now 360w/Edelbrock Heads)
Homepage: http://sites.netscape.net/professormopar/homepage
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ryan Rodgers" <rodgers_ryan@hotmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, April 10, 2000 4:59 AM
Subject: Re: DML: Cat back dual exhaust V.S. True dual exhaust
| Well, first let me say that I was able to swing picking up my new Dak
this
| weekend instead of waiting. Dealer said he would hold my check a few
days
| until I got the rest of the money transfered. All I can say is I love
the
| truck and its 4.7 makes my 92 4.3 S-10 look pathetic. Now, back to the
| topic. I've seen a lot of posts on this topic asking about laws and
such.
| I would say that it really depends on the state or county you live in as
to
| true duals being illegal. I had true duals (for fun) on the S-10 and it
was
| legal because I had 2 cats. I live in Cleveland, OH and we have a pass
the
| sniffer just like everyone else, but they only visually inspect to make
sure
| a cat is installed. Now, another example is to move 2 counties West.
They
| have no inspections period. You could run open headers and unless you
were
| pulled over for the noise, it wouldn't be illegal. My best advice to
anyone
| modifying their truck in this manner is to really check your local laws
| first. Also, consider what would happen if you ever did move. At least
| with the cat-back kits you should never have to worry that your setup
won't
| past the test if you do move.
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