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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 11:32 AM
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Pennsylvania to Ban Aftermarket Exhaust!

Hey guys start contacting these Representatives and ask them politely to vote against this bill!!!

Pennsylvania Reintroduces Bill to Ban the Use of Aftermarket Exhaust Systems

Legislation (H.B. 1330) that would effectively prohibit the use of exhaust systems other than a “factory-installed muffler” or a “muffler meeting factory specifications” has been reintroduced in the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives by Representative Michael K. Hanna (Phone: 717/772-2283, Fax: 717/787-4137). The bill has been referred to the House Transportation Committee.

Contact Rep. Hanna and Members of the Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee (List Below) Immediately to Request Their Opposition to H.B. 1330

H.B. 1330 ignores the fact that aftermarket exhaust systems are designed to make vehicles run more efficiently without increasing emissions.

H.B. 1330 fails to recognize that aftermarket exhaust systems offer increased performance and utility.

H.B. 1330 would make it nearly impossible for hobbyists to replace factory exhaust systems with more durable, better performing options.

H.B. 1330 perpetuates the erroneous assumption that enthusiasts who equip their vehicles with modified exhaust systems are involved in illegal street racing.

Call or Fax the members of the House Transportation Committee in Harrisburg (See List Below) today to oppose this legislation. This bill unfairly tramples on the rights of vehicle enthusiasts in Pennsylvania.

House Transportation Committee

Hon. Richard Allen Geist, Chairman
(717) 787-6419
Fax: (717) 772-5142

Hon. Kate Harper
(717) 787-2801
Fax: (717) 787-2022

Hon. John R. Evans
(717) 772-9940
Fax: (717) 772-7099

Hon. John A. Maher
(717) 783-1522
Fax: (717) 783-8332

Hon. Ronald S. Marsico
(717) 783-2014
Fax: (717) 705-2010

Hon. Rod E. Wilt
(717) 783-5008
Fax: (717) 705-1948

Hon. Roy E. Baldwin
(717) 787-1776
Fax: (717) 772-9869

Hon. Teresa Forcier
(717) 787-2353
Fax: (717) 787-0860

Hon. **** Lee Hess
(717) 787-7076
Fax: (717) 705-1835

Hon. Eugene F. McGill
(717) 783-7179
Fax: (717) 783-3899

Hon. Stanley E. Saylor
(717) 783-6426
Fax: (717) 705-1849

Hon. Jess M. Stairs
(717) 783-9311
Fax: (717) 787-0859

Hon. Katharine M. Watson
(717) 787-5452
Fax: (717) 783-8934

Hon. Keith R. McCall
(717) 783-1375
Fax: (717) 772-1231

Hon. Kenneth W. Ruffing
(717) 787-4891
Fax: (717)787-0861

Hon. Anthony J. Melio
(717) 787-3557
Fax: (717) 772-2943

Hon. Joseph A. Petrarca
(717) 787-5142
Fax: (717) 705-2014

Hon. Lawrence Roberts
(717) 783-1359
Fax: (717) 705-2088

Hon. Dante Santoni, Jr.
(717) 783-3290
Fax: (717) 772-2943

Hon. LeAnna M. Washington
(717) 783-2175
Fax: (717) 783-8724

Hon. Frank Dermody
(717) 787-3566
Fax: (717) 787-8060

Hon. Edward P. Wojnaroski, Sr.
(717) 787-7524
Fax: (717) 787-0861

Hon. Matthew Good
(717) 783-6433
Fax: (717) 772-9958

Hon. Mario M. Scavello
(717) 787-7732
Fax: (717) 705-1889

Hon. P. Michael Sturla
(717) 787-3555
Fax: (717) 787-0861

Hon. Michael Gerber
(717) 787-9475
Fax: (717) 772-2284
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 09:13 PM
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I just moved to Red Lion, Pa., and have yet to have my '81 camaro, or my '82 Z/28 inspected and taged for Pa..
I'll be damn if I'll remove the headers, and complete exhaust on either cars.
These idiots in office come up with these bills on occassion, and they must be squelched immedietely.

I have heard from fello car lovers in other states that some legislators believe cars should be left totally stock, and be replaced by "ONLY" factory, or factory approved equipment.
The fight that won it was due to the fact that the many aftermarket companies like Edelbrock, Hooker, Mr. Gasket, and associated companies said that was illegal, and would put them out of business. They also proved that their products, as you stated, improve performance, increase fuel milage, and most of the time decrease emmissions.

Thanks for the update.
I urge all to contact their state legislators on not going this route, and thus cripple small business, retard the thinking minds of engineers, and keeping our historic history of the American automobile running better than when it rolled off the factory production line.

Government need not get involved in anything that hinders, or handcuffs inovations, or inventions. Also, the preservation of aftermarket products go hand-in-hand with this philosphy.
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 10:47 PM
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Tomarrow before work I'm going to be calling our representatives.
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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 07:24 PM
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LOL Like anyones gonna listen what a joke.
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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by crrllmich
LOL Like anyones gonna listen what a joke.
Believe it or not, they actually will listen. That is their job. That is how the bill got introduced in the first place by people complaining to their representatives that they don't like loud mufflers and think they encourage street racing. The general public has no clue the merits a quality aftermarket exhaust provides. That is why it is important to call and educate them. And if they see that there is enough creditable opposition to the bill it is their responsibility to vote with the public's interest.
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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 09:49 AM
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I agree with Nick. Politicians do whatever they think will make their constituents happy enough to vote them back into office. If a large number of people call their reps and oppose this Bill, then the reps will know that passing it means potentially alienating the voters. So yes, they will listen, and to kill the Bill, you should call them. If you don't call, others who support the measure might, and then it will be a law, and then you'll be screwed.
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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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No no no I mean like any of us are gonna listen to a law like that....
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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 04:49 PM
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the SEMA will get it shot down. people DO need to contact their reps though. get moving.
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 08:18 AM
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Re: Pennsylvania to Ban Aftermarket Exhaust!

this is the first i have heard of this and im in shock. are there any updates with this?

Last edited by SirMarT42; Jul 5, 2007 at 10:40 AM.
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 11:05 PM
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Re: Pennsylvania to Ban Aftermarket Exhaust!

Special thanks to all the fart pipes on the neons and hondas..........and VW's....
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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Re: Pennsylvania to Ban Aftermarket Exhaust!

I take it from this 4 year old stickey that
1-it didn't happen
2-it did and no one noticed
3-no one really paying attn to this thread/section.
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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 08:32 AM
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Re: Pennsylvania to Ban Aftermarket Exhaust!

1 or 2
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Old May 25, 2012 | 01:57 PM
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Re: Pennsylvania to Ban Aftermarket Exhaust!

1 2 and 3 lol
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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 10:50 AM
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Re: Pennsylvania to Ban Aftermarket Exhaust!

2 years later I say 3.
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