bighonkhonk Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 i was wondering if i really need a muffler. would i be able to pass emmissions as long as i have the exhaust exitting the back of the car?a friend's dad is an old hot rodder and says i wont be able to. he also says ill burn the hell outta my valves.Is any of it true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
test4echo Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 When you go for an emmisions test, they check more than just the numbers. If you have a leak of any kind, say, from your headers or cat or "Mufflers", they will not pass the car. They also check for Oil leaks, Some won't even put it on the emission equipment if your leaking oil. They also check you gas cap. So, I'd say no, if your muffs are shot, you "probably" won't pass. test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighonkhonk Posted July 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 that's not what i meant. i currently have no muffler but i dont have the money to replace it(im really broke) so i plan to straight pipe it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby1870 Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 a muffler doesnt do anything for emissions, it just makes the car quiter. You'd only fail emissions with no catalytic converter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
test4echo Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 I see where you guys live..... Well, I know here in Windsor Ontario, they would NOT pass me cause I had a hole in both my muffs. Wouldn't even put in on the machine till I got that fixed. I guess it depends on who you know and where you live. test, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 Having no muffler woun't damage your car.. I agree with what like Robby said about the cat converter. Ask around and see if theres a place that will pass you without a muffler. Machines can't tell if you don't have one afterall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby1870 Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 I see where you guys live..... Well, I know here in Windsor Ontario, they would NOT pass me cause I had a hole in both my muffs. Wouldn't even put in on the machine till I got that fixed. I guess it depends on who you know and where you live. test, Yeah, but it would still have passed the emissions test just fine, but there must be a muffler requirement for you too as part of a whole vehicle inspection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
test4echo Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 Yea, some of the places here for e-testing are pricks. When I first got my Z34 it had the dis-ring leak, and 4 places would not even look at until i fixed it. Finally I found a guy who would do it. And yes, the car passed with flying colours. Bastards. Always out to make a buck. I just replaced my GAS cap, I can't wait to see them TRY and sell me a new gas cap. test, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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