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Oct 1, 2005 | 01:45 PM

Frankie2blue

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Headers and Emissions

Has anyone in the Massachusetts, or for that matter the entire Northeast, had any trouble passing emissions with JUST a swap to LONG TUBE HEADERS? I have had inspection people tell me yes, but I don't know if they are just talking.This has kept me on the line for a while, as I never seem to get a clear answer. How about some real life experiences with this issue? Also, to coat or not to coat.

Oct 1, 2005 | 05:06 PM

schpenxel

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St. Jude Donor '15

If the headers have all the proper emissions connections I highly doubt they could tell the difference from a stock manifold.

Oct 3, 2005 | 08:23 PM

Frankie2blue

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Anybody else. or doesn't any have headers in Massachusetts?

Oct 4, 2005 | 08:17 AM

phils C5 vette

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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14

Ive passed two NY inspections with headers and high flow cats
This year I had the TR224 cam installed and moved to Virginia.
I also passed Virginia inspection. Both states have the sniffer test

Oct 4, 2005 | 09:05 AM

Jstyle

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I have passed VA emissions which is pretty damn strict with long tubes.

Oct 4, 2005 | 09:23 AM

Mr. Lucky

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St. Jude Donor '06

I'm sure the answer is buried in the MA Motor Vehicle Code somewhere. I used to live in Springfield, so I know what you are up against.

GL!

Oct 4, 2005 | 10:12 AM

Gordy M

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If MA uses the OBD II port for testing, finding someone with HPTuners, EFILive, EAse or other E/M software and run the emissions test. It will tell you if you pass or fail.

Oct 4, 2005 | 12:16 PM

01vetter

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I was wondering the same thing. MA IS ising OBD II. So, if you throw any codes you are toast. This can be a problem with some headers. The other concern is if they are doing a visual inspection. I don't know the answer to this. The best thing to do is to call the MA inspectiongroup directly. I have done this before and they were very friendly and helpful!

Here is a link that might help: http://vehicletest.state.ma.us/obdqa.html

Last edited by 01vetter; Oct 4, 2005 at 12:26 PM.