Emissions/Inspection testing in NJ
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Emissions/Inspection testing in NJ
Hey Guys,
I'm due for a new inspection sticker with about two weeks left. Just curious, what's the rules for mods on the car? I have the basic bolt-ons: K&N intake, Berk HFC and Fujitsubo exhaust.
When I first got my car two years ago, it was stock so passing inspection was not a problem. Just wondering how stringent they are with modifications? I don't recall them lifting the hood.... altho I do seem to recall them using a mirror to check underneath the car? I suppose even tho I technically still have a catalytic converter, it's not the OEM one. Can they fail me based on just that?
I plan on taking it to the state testing facility in Paramus, NJ. Should I consider a private garage for less hassle? The check engine light is NOT on. Throw out some garage recommendations if you can. Thanks fellas.
Jeff
I'm due for a new inspection sticker with about two weeks left. Just curious, what's the rules for mods on the car? I have the basic bolt-ons: K&N intake, Berk HFC and Fujitsubo exhaust.
When I first got my car two years ago, it was stock so passing inspection was not a problem. Just wondering how stringent they are with modifications? I don't recall them lifting the hood.... altho I do seem to recall them using a mirror to check underneath the car? I suppose even tho I technically still have a catalytic converter, it's not the OEM one. Can they fail me based on just that?
I plan on taking it to the state testing facility in Paramus, NJ. Should I consider a private garage for less hassle? The check engine light is NOT on. Throw out some garage recommendations if you can. Thanks fellas.
Jeff
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go on the nj dmv website and it shows wat to check for before u go to inspection. as long as u have a cat with no check engine light u are good. if ure exhaust is not too loud u mite be ok. id suggest putting on stock exhaust just in case.
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There's a good chance you will pass. Worst case, if you fail, you have like 45 days to come back to get reinspected.
I think the HFC is fine. What about all those older cars that get universal catalytic converters as replacements? I've dealt with those and never had a problem.
I think the HFC is fine. What about all those older cars that get universal catalytic converters as replacements? I've dealt with those and never had a problem.
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Originally Posted by devs2k,Sep 22 2009, 06:07 AM
There's a good chance you will pass. Worst case, if you fail, you have like 45 days to come back to get reinspected.
I think the HFC is fine. What about all those older cars that get universal catalytic converters as replacements? I've dealt with those and never had a problem.
I think the HFC is fine. What about all those older cars that get universal catalytic converters as replacements? I've dealt with those and never had a problem.
I do have my stock cat available, but I was hoping to avoid having to swap them out if I could. I suppose, worse case scenario, I still have a backup plan. I just want the least amount of hassle as possible.
Just curious, if I fail at one of those State Inspection stations, can I attempt to go to another station in another town? Do they keep records for how many times you failed inspection and what location?
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you should pass. the fuji isnt loud and the hfc is a cat, so its street legal and should pass emissions. k&n are carb legal. i passed with mine on. they dont pop your hood anyway in nj.
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Originally Posted by jeffguynyc,Sep 23 2009, 02:16 AM
Just curious, if I fail at one of those State Inspection stations, can I attempt to go to another station in another town? Do they keep records for how many times you failed inspection and what location?
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