Has anyone gone through emissions with headers, y-pipe and full exhaust??? I want to Mod my car but i hate having to do emissions every few years it sooo annoying...anyone pass it or even fail it for that matter???

 

You more than likely only get checked for CEL vai the OBD2 port....Most states only perform emission load test on cars made before 96, including some 97 Volvos...I have headers on 3 of my 4 cars....
1. 2003 Nissan Maxima (Cattman Headers) about 2 yrs...pass OBD2 test with NO PROBLEMS
2. 1986.5 Nissan Hardbody P'up ( Headers/Cam/intake/Ignition) I've passed with flying colors for the past 6-7 yrs...15 mph and 25 mph load test....
3. 1990 Nissan Maxima (VG30E) not tested yet but it's running clean (Headers/Ignition system/Cams/CAI) and I don't see it having any issues once I'm completely finished....passing the emission load test....

 

You probably need to hear from somebody who specifically went through a CT state inspection. That way you'll know for sure if it's just a 'sniffer' test, only an OBDII scan, or if there's a visual inspection involved as well.

There might be some information available online at your DMV site.

I'm in NJ, so I don't know if your inspection uses state facilities only or if it is or can be done at a private shop.


Norm

 

It really depends on state to state. Here in Ny they test the emissions out the exhaust pipe. Not sure if they plug into the OBD2 port as they do in NC (but no emissions) since its been years since I got a car inspected in Ny. Better off just asking them!

 

This.

NC there is no load test, and depend where u take ur car, i passed the visual inspection with an unresonated test pipe, the guy must have thought my flex section was a cat

 

im not worried about visual cuz the place i go the owner is a good friend of mine. But you are right they do it via obd-II port so as long as there are no codes i should be fine!! Im such a dope somtimes!! Thanx to all!!!!

 

If/when you pass let me know if you could. I'm from CT too and wanna know how it goes.

 

Wont be for a lil while still need to buy the headers, find o2 sim and then install everything! I will keep you posted tho!