I am moving from Philly to NJ (sad I know), my car has a header back T1R single (very loud) but no CEL. I know at state inspection they just plug into OBD like PA and check readiness, which will be OK; but they use a mirror to check for a cat, but in reality it doesn't usually happen. What is the risk if they check? Is it worth switching exhaust to one with a test pipe? Or the work of re-installing the stock exhaust? My fear is a slammed, loud s2000 is high potential of a full, real inspection.

 

can they actually see your missing CAT cause your so low?

 

Best way to pass inspection is make sure you don't have any codes or anything obviously missing (like a cat). Unless you find a sympathetic or lazy tester, you're unlikely to pass without a cat.

Tim

 

just go and try if they dont pass u for not having the cat throw on ur stocker go back pass. i have done this three times with my exhaust to fight exhaust tickets.

 

Give it a shot, the worst I suspect you'll get is a fail sticker and 45 days to fix it. Does NJ give tickets for tampering with emissions like California?

Unless you have a lazy inspector, like mentioned above, you'll get flagged right away. They'll smell you coming before they even look underneath. If you want to roll the dice, I suggest you go to the inspection center in the shittiest urban neighborhood you can find. Those inspectors are more accustomed to seeing the dilapidated hoopties coming through and they'll be more busy. You stand a better chance of going unnoticed.

 

Ya'll funny.

Someone just PM him the hookup of a buddy of a buddy of a buddy that will pass him for a case of beer.