Official UpstateC5 Thread

[Joebot8484]

Originally Posted by dmginc

part of NY already does take exhaust samples, Long Island and areas around there. They have been doing that there for a long time, i think its a county thing.

Yea, I heard it's coming to the rest of the state also, don't know when though. You just have to "know" the shop owner.

[ZED SLED]

Originally Posted by kjkjr27

So I have been looking into future mods and I came across high flow cats and realized there is some controversy(sp) over them with inspections and such. Does anyone know if high flow cats are legal in NY?

Solos are supposedly legal in all 50 states. That being said, I read that Federal law, probably something in the CAFE standards, states that it is illegal to remove or replace an emissions device unless there is a malfunction with the OEM device. Since I read it on the internet, I know it has to be true. Like Joe said, as long as the 02s are hooked up, there shouldn't be an issue. I can't imagine every podunk backwoods garage that does inspections to know what the cats are supposed to look like on every single car. A dealer, maybe. I usually have mine inspected by my dealer and it's due next month. I'll be going to JimBob's House of Inspection Stickers for this one though. I'll keep you posted on the outcome.

[ZED SLED]

Originally Posted by Figjam-5

Talk to mclark10 , he has High Flow Cats on his car.

Sure hope my dealer or the feds doesn't peruse this site. Oh wait, look at the reply above. A user name would be better.

[kjkjr27]

Originally Posted by mclark10

Solos are supposedly legal in all 50 states. That being said, I read that Federal law, probably something in the CAFE standards, states that it is illegal to remove or replace an emissions device unless there is a malfunction with the OEM device. Since I read it on the internet, I know it has to be true. Like Joe said, as long as the 02s are hooked up, there shouldn't be an issue. I can't imagine every podunk backwoods garage that does inspections to know what the cats are supposed to look like on every single car. A dealer, maybe. I usually have mine inspected by my dealer and it's due next month. I'll be going to JimBob's House of Inspection Stickers for this one though. I'll keep you posted on the outcome.

Well I always take my cars to my dad's friend he has known for a long time to get it inspected. I mean I don't know how he does things but it is always nice having connections. Thanks for all the input all

[ZED SLED]

Originally Posted by kjkjr27

Well I always take my cars to my dad's friend he has known for a long time to get it inspected. I mean I don't know how he does things but it is always nice having connections. Thanks for all the input all

Sounds like you already have it covered then. I think a bunch of us on here need to do business with your dad's friend.

[kjkjr27]

Originally Posted by mclark10

Sounds like you already have it covered then. I think a bunch of us on here need to do business with your dad's friend.

Haha unfortunatly that is all the way down in Westchester county.

[vinman]

Anyone heard from Frank???

[BLU DUCE]

Originally Posted by vinman

Anyone heard from Frank???

I just pm him about a half hr. a go.

[vinman]

I'd like to congratulate Brian on winning COTW with Spikes car

[Steeler NY]

Originally Posted by vinman

Anyone heard from Frank???

I have been thinking the same thing!! I hope he is OK :(

[3CamarosOnHand]

Originally Posted by kjkjr27

So I have been looking into future mods and I came across high flow cats and realized there is some controversy(sp) over them with inspections and such. Does anyone know if high flow cats are legal in NY?

If they are used make sure the risers for the o2 ,are there if not you will need to buy them before installing ,, also make sure they are going to fit either shorties or factory manifolds, or fit long tubes ,there is alarge difference.

Had mine on since march and havent had any problems at all .Except keeping the extra ponies under control

[3CamarosOnHand]

just got this from Mike sheedy

Andy,I am not going to be able to make it to Watkins Glen this weekend. My brother has got a MAJOR BONER about getting the Tom Henry Camaro that was in bldg. 14(carbon flash metallic).He is trading in his 2007 Corvette and 2011 Malibu for the THR Camaro this weekend and I'm driving the Malibu up for him.While I am up there at Tom Henry's dealership I am going to get my Camaro set up like the Carbon Flash (motor wise) and the spoiler. I want to Thank You and the Upstate C5 group for inviting me up to Watkins Glen. If you ever go back down to the Dragons Tail drive this fall or next spring I AM GOING!

:(:(

[BLU DUCE]

Originally Posted by Steeler NY

I have been thinking the same thing!! I hope he is OK :(

Are buddy Frank is doing OK. Been pm speaking with him,just got done.

[kjkjr27]

Originally Posted by 3CamarosOnHand

If they are used make sure the risers for the o2 ,are there if not you will need to buy them before installing ,, also make sure they are going to fit either shorties or factory manifolds, or fit long tubes ,there is alarge difference.

Had mine on since march and havent had any problems at all .Except keeping the extra ponies under control

Yea I still have no idea if I want shorties or long tubes.