What CAN'T I do in NC?
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Instructor
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From: Charlotte NC
What CAN'T I do in NC?
Looking to do mods on the C6 and wondering what I CAN'T do as far as emission and inspection is concerned?
Is it safe to assume that headers/cam/magnacharger can all be installed w/o hassle from GovCo?
Also, whom would you recommend for an install on these items in the Charlotte area? Thanks.
Is it safe to assume that headers/cam/magnacharger can all be installed w/o hassle from GovCo?
Also, whom would you recommend for an install on these items in the Charlotte area? Thanks.
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Instructor
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From: Charlotte NC
I hear you, but not sure its that easy.
Whenever you make modifications, even a tune, the ECM will start changing air/fuel mixture, etc and want to make sure I don't have to mess with any emissions issues.
Whenever you make modifications, even a tune, the ECM will start changing air/fuel mixture, etc and want to make sure I don't have to mess with any emissions issues.
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From: Clayton, NC
However if you make changes just prior to your inspection you may show a "Not Ready" for one or more of the areas that the emissions testing equipment checks. I had this issue trying to reset parameters when I was having issues with a CEL due to my 02 sensors. After having this reset it took a few hundred miles of driving plus a number of "cycles" to stop showing "Not Ready".
Where you may have an issue is with relocating/deleting cats and/or full length headers IF the station operator catches it when doing the visual inspection.
I have full length headers...cam...high flo cats and a supercharger and I pass...but I'm not sure if the guy does the visual inspection or not so I keep going to the same guy everytime.
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Thanks
More Performance did some but later started going to Nick Williams in Mooresville and have stuck with him.
Nick was able to take care of the CEL for me too.
*edit*
Williams Performance
1145 Gateway Dr
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2302
More Performance did some but later started going to Nick Williams in Mooresville and have stuck with him.
Nick was able to take care of the CEL for me too.*edit*
Williams Performance
1145 Gateway Dr
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2302
Racer
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From: Ft. Lauderdale FL
What CAN'T I do in NC...
1. All men must carry their gun in to church
2. Only allowable position is missionary
3. Can not hit a woman with a hickory switch any larger than your thumb.
4...
SORRY, I couldn't resist. The Carolinas, North and South, are my home but I'm stuck here in South Florida. There are many laws like these STILL on the books.
Just remember that the NC Troopers are a hard-nosed, no nonsense bunch. And I say this with affection as my blood runs blue. But, those guys are all business. It's no wonder as many of them are Bragg and Lejune alums.
Love the "Queen City".
Good luck with the mods
2. Only allowable position is missionary
3. Can not hit a woman with a hickory switch any larger than your thumb.
4...
SORRY, I couldn't resist. The Carolinas, North and South, are my home but I'm stuck here in South Florida. There are many laws like these STILL on the books.
Just remember that the NC Troopers are a hard-nosed, no nonsense bunch. And I say this with affection as my blood runs blue. But, those guys are all business. It's no wonder as many of them are Bragg and Lejune alums.
Love the "Queen City".
Good luck with the mods
Last edited by Hatchet; Feb 23, 2007 at 08:35 PM.
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