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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 02:23 PM
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this is my first corvette and its a 1982 base. i am trying to redo the entire exhaust system form manifolds back. i just ordered a set of manifolds with the A.I.R system now i am looking to do the rest. any suggestions and does it matter if i have a cat or not
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Originally Posted by C3mike82
this is my first corvette and its a 1982 base. i am trying to redo the entire exhaust system form manifolds back. i just ordered a set of manifolds with the A.I.R system now i am looking to do the rest. any suggestions and does it matter if i have a cat or not
What are the smog laws where you live?
Cats may be required on an '82 - if not, leave them off

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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 02:28 PM
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im in new jersey so they have a law for inspection but im more concerned about my engine light going off all the time
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have you checked to see if you have codes on the computer?
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Since you're in Jersey, get QQ plates then you don't have to get it inspected at all.
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have you checked to see if you have codes on the computer?
The codes that pop up now are for O2 sensor since the guy I got it from had side pipes on it so I am re do the exhaust system from scratch
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Originally Posted by BKbroiler
Since you're in Jersey, get QQ plates then you don't have to get it inspected at all.
I thought about doing QQ but my problem is that I want to use the car this summer and take it places and I don't want to give the police a reason to stop me if I'm leaving a bar at 2am with QQ plates
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The codes that pop up now are for O2 sensor since the guy I got it from had side pipes on it so I am re do the exhaust system from scratch
put a o2 sensor in the side pipe
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put a o2 sensor in the side pipe
i thought about that but i decided to sell the side pipes since they are like new and im not a side pipe fan anyway. i burned my leg getting out the first day i had it so i decided they need to go. i should beable to sell them quick they are the chrome set for CC that are new for like 1300 or so
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