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ss409cid · 05-22-2012, 08:51 PM

I really like all I have heard about the Solo Exaust systems, but NC is tough on Saftey Inspections. Any feedback from NC residents on the muffler delete systems appreciated. I have a fear of not passing the NC Inspection with the Solo muffler delete system. Thanks...Larry

Im_Fly_Like_A_V6 · 05-23-2012, 11:37 PM

Sorry to not answer your question but im wondering the samething as im planning on getting the solo mach xl and im in california

plan-b · 05-24-2012, 01:16 AM

I can't help with the NC question but for California, as long as your new exhaust doesn't remove or relocate the catalytic converters, you are okay from an emissions standpoint. We don't have inspections other than that. So the only thing you'd have to worry about legally are local noise regulations (which can vary by city or county).

axis · 05-24-2012, 10:30 AM

As far as state inspections go, they only look emmissions. Seeing that anything behind the cats doesn't affect emmissions, you'll be fine.

Synack · 05-24-2012, 10:45 AM

Do states even do the tail pipe test anymore? As long as you aren't throwing codes or have a CEL and have legit looking catalytic converters with the O2 sensors hooked up then you're fine.

E.T. · 05-24-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Synack

Do states even do the tail pipe test anymore? As long as you aren't throwing codes or have a CEL and have legit looking catalytic converters with the O2 sensors hooked up then you're fine.

^^^This

Here in OH, the law says a vehicle has to have a muffler. So, I interpret that to mean that straight pipes are illegal. However, if you get the Mach XL system, it does have a muffler, just not at the rear of the car. It's actually in the middle. I think it's an x-pipe and muffler combined.

Lee123 · 05-24-2012, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by E.T.

^^^This

Here in OH, the law says a vehicle has to have a muffler. So, I interpret that to mean that straight pipes are illegal. However, if you get the Mach XL system, it does have a muffler, just not at the rear of the car. It's actually in the middle. I think it's an x-pipe and muffler combined.

You are right, the little muffler in the middle of the Mach XL system is a perforated x-pipe with packing around it. I asked about it when I ordered it

Rod10269 · 05-24-2012, 01:20 PM

I had the muffler deletes on my SS and had no problems with the inspection.

ss409cid · 05-24-2012, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by E.T.

^^^This

Here in OH, the law says a vehicle has to have a muffler. So, I interpret that to mean that straight pipes are illegal. However, if you get the Mach XL system, it does have a muffler, just not at the rear of the car. It's actually in the middle. I think it's an x-pipe and muffler combined.

Thanks for the info. I thought the Solo system was a muffler delete. If it has a muffler, Im good to go. Thanks for the replys, your never to old to learn something new....

All I have to do now is decide if I want the Solo or the Stainless Works.....

plan-b · 05-25-2012, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ss409cid

Thanks for the info. I thought the Solo system was a muffler delete. If it has a muffler, Im good to go. Thanks for the replys, your never to old to learn something new....

All I have to do now is decide if I want the Solo or the Stainless Works.....

SOLO! Actually, just the fact that you're picking from among the smaller brands give you a

from me.

E.T. · 05-25-2012, 06:52 AM

The Solo guys have great customer service, too. I highly recommend them

xXSilencerXx · 05-26-2012, 12:42 AM

Do they check your emissions for you state inspection down there? It's two separate inspections in VA. I passed state inspection last year if a muffler delete.

ss409cid · 05-26-2012, 06:49 PM

Yes, NC checks emissions and safety. Car must have a muffler to pass safety. Some are getting by without one, but shops I have called say they wont pass with no muffler....

Casper45th · 05-26-2012, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ss409cid

Yes, NC checks emissions and safety. Car must have a muffler to pass safety. Some are getting by without one, but shops I have called say they wont pass with no muffler....

Even though I get irritated sometime about living in the middle of nowhere, lol, I don't have to deal with any of that in Wyoming.

ss409cid · 05-26-2012, 08:04 PM

I love Wyoming. Had freinds in Green River and visited often....

05-22-2012, 08:51 PM	#1
ss409cid Drives: 2011 SS RS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SE NC Posts: 1,065 View My Garage	Solo Exaust and State Inspections I really like all I have heard about the Solo Exaust systems, but NC is tough on Saftey Inspections. Any feedback from NC residents on the muffler delete systems appreciated. I have a fear of not passing the NC Inspection with the Solo muffler delete system. Thanks...Larry __________________

05-24-2012, 10:30 AM	#4
axis Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 4,514	As far as state inspections go, they only look emmissions. Seeing that anything behind the cats doesn't affect emmissions, you'll be fine. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech Yellowjacket fed Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) JRE tuned Aint nobody got time for that

05-24-2012, 10:45 AM	#5
Synack Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS M6 w/groundFX Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 63	Do states even do the tail pipe test anymore? As long as you aren't throwing codes or have a CEL and have legit looking catalytic converters with the O2 sensors hooked up then you're fine. __________________ Cobalt SS > Nismo 370Z > Camaro SS/RS

05-25-2012, 06:52 AM	#11
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 2,555	The Solo guys have great customer service, too. I highly recommend them __________________ Solo Mach XL with J-Pipes · Cold Air Inductions Intake w/JRE Scoop · Jannetty SCT Tune· Roto-Fab Washer Bottle · Defenderworx Bowties · Vmax Ported TB · LPE 3.70 Gears · Dynatech SuperMAXX Headers · Elite Engineering Tunnel Brace · CFD Pistol Grip TapShifter · GM Strut Tower Brace

05-26-2012, 12:42 AM	#12
xXSilencerXx Butter Bar! Drives: 2011 SS, 1998 Trans Am Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Patrick AFB, FL Posts: 1,345	Do they check your emissions for you state inspection down there? It's two separate inspections in VA. I passed state inspection last year if a muffler delete. __________________ *2011 Camaro SS, Summit White with Orange Stripes* 1998 Trans Am, Red, Functional WS6 style hood, MTI Carbon Fiber Lid, ARH LT's, Magnamouth, LS6 intake, UMI STB, UMI LCA's, UMI LCA Reolcation Brackets, UMI Adjustable Lower A-Arms, BMR Upper A-Arms, UMI 35mm and 22mm Solid Sway bars, BMR Springs, KYB AGX Shocks

05-23-2012, 11:37 PM	#2
Im_Fly_Like_A_V6 Drives: 2012 SIM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 453	Sorry to not answer your question but im wondering the samething as im planning on getting the solo mach xl and im in california

05-24-2012, 01:16 AM	#3
plan-b No Compromise Drives: '02 Maxima, '04 996 C4S, '11 2SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SFBA, California Posts: 196	I can't help with the NC question but for California, as long as your new exhaust doesn't remove or relocate the catalytic converters, you are okay from an emissions standpoint. We don't have inspections other than that. So the only thing you'd have to worry about legally are local noise regulations (which can vary by city or county).

05-24-2012, 01:20 PM	#8
Rod10269 Hot Rod Drives: 69 Z28,69 SS 396,67 Chevelle Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bessemer City NC Posts: 111	I had the muffler deletes on my SS and had no problems with the inspection.

05-26-2012, 06:49 PM	#13
ss409cid Drives: 2011 SS RS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SE NC Posts: 1,065 View My Garage	Yes, NC checks emissions and safety. Car must have a muffler to pass safety. Some are getting by without one, but shops I have called say they wont pass with no muffler.... __________________

05-26-2012, 08:04 PM	#15
ss409cid Drives: 2011 SS RS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SE NC Posts: 1,065 View My Garage	I love Wyoming. Had freinds in Green River and visited often.... __________________