Smog Police Questions
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Smog Police Questions
1. were i live in virginia its a 2500$ fine for having your air pump or cat removed. who can issue these fines? can police? or is it just when you take your car in for emmsions?
2. I was also wondering if it is legal to change a cat if it is not defective? if so how do you prove the old one needed to be replaced? can i just say it was like that when i bought it?
2. I was also wondering if it is legal to change a cat if it is not defective? if so how do you prove the old one needed to be replaced? can i just say it was like that when i bought it?
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Both police and emmissions testers can issue the fine if caught.
You can replace the cat anytime you want....but at a price starting at $150...why bother if you don't need to?
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You can replace the cat anytime you want....but at a price starting at $150...why bother if you don't need to?
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92 Camaro RS LO3, 5-spd, T-tops
Mechanics:
Open Air Element w/K&N Filter, Flowmaster 3" Cat-back Exhaust, Z28 Grille w/aftmkt fog lamps
Electronics:
Alpine 8030 Alarm System, Valentine One Radar Detector (How did I ever drive without one?), Pioneer DEH 7450 Head Unit w/6-pack CD changer, Pioneer DEQ 7600 Sound Processor, 2 Kenwood KAC-90 Amps powering 2 12" Pro Red subs and 4 Infiniti speakers.
NEXT UP: SLP 1 3/4" Headers/Y-pipe, Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch kit
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I don't live in Virginia, but i would suspect that your state police have teh autority to issue citations for emissions violations. Other agencies may have the same authority, so don't take chances. Also, if you are planning to remove the A.I.R. system to gain power, you're wasting your time. At 4,500 RPM, the pump requires less than three horsepower to operate in full-flow mode. Ever wonder why the older cars had such a tiny 'V' belt running the pumps? Because it takes so little power! If you need to make space in your engine compartment, that's a different story. You'll still have to have a pump somewhere, and you can remotely install an electric A.I.R. pump from an LT1 to make the room you might need for a charger or other accessory.
As far as the cat converter, you can install a new one every day if you want, so long as the replacement is equal to or better than the original and meets USEPA standards. An aftermarket high-flow cat can be installed on a brand new car if you want, with no penalties.
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I don't live in Virginia, but i would suspect that your state police have teh autority to issue citations for emissions violations. Other agencies may have the same authority, so don't take chances. Also, if you are planning to remove the A.I.R. system to gain power, you're wasting your time. At 4,500 RPM, the pump requires less than three horsepower to operate in full-flow mode. Ever wonder why the older cars had such a tiny 'V' belt running the pumps? Because it takes so little power! If you need to make space in your engine compartment, that's a different story. You'll still have to have a pump somewhere, and you can remotely install an electric A.I.R. pump from an LT1 to make the room you might need for a charger or other accessory.
As far as the cat converter, you can install a new one every day if you want, so long as the replacement is equal to or better than the original and meets USEPA standards. An aftermarket high-flow cat can be installed on a brand new car if you want, with no penalties.
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Originally posted by Pukka:
Both police and emmissions testers can issue the fine if caught.
You can replace the cat anytime you want....but at a price starting at $150...why bother if you don't need to?
Both police and emmissions testers can issue the fine if caught.
You can replace the cat anytime you want....but at a price starting at $150...why bother if you don't need to?
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