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styphon · 03-17-2012, 04:09 AM

So I am confused, if you get a hi-flow cat, can it pass a visual inspection? Would a high flow cat and long tube headers pass the NY state smog test?

S3XPanther · 03-17-2012, 04:58 AM

NY doesn't have a visual inspection or smog test. So yes it would pass with a tune.

styphon · 03-17-2012, 05:17 AM

Yes, NY does.

From NY DMV website:

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As part of this inspection, all vehicles will undergo a gas cap check, a visual inspection of the emission control devices, and a test of the chemical components of the vehicle's exhaust. This last test is more comprehensive in the New York metropolitan area, where it is referred to as the "high enhanced" emissions inspection. Outlying counties conduct the "low enhanced" emissions inspection. No matter where you live, the following emission-control devices will be examined if they were originally built into the car:

JANNETTYRACING · 03-17-2012, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by styphon

Yes, NY does.

From NY DMV website:

That sounds outdated, Now they just plug in to your OBD2 port, Readiness monitors all SET your all SET.

Ted.

jeffny09 · 03-17-2012, 07:26 AM

I have lts, high flow cats, and I pass!

POWERFREAK · 03-17-2012, 07:29 AM

Yes, you will pass as long as you dont have a CEL. They are supposed to do a visual check, but no one does. Even with a visual check, you would pass as long as some sort of cats are on there.

ssmike · 03-17-2012, 08:00 AM

I have LT's with high flows and I pass no problem! Funny story, I brought the car in to a Valvoline oil shop for inspection and the guy doing the inspection was asking about the car. I actually told him "yea it's got LT's, high flows and a killer cat back"! He just looked at me with an envious stare and said " wow, pretty sweet"!

He didn't even look under the car, just plugged in the OBD and said "your all set"! As I fired it up they all stood there in awe as I drove away!

styphon · 03-17-2012, 02:32 PM

Well it looks like I'm heading for a hi-flow cat and LT headers

S3XPanther · 03-17-2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by styphon

Well it looks like I'm heading for a hi-flow cat and LT headers

Told you.

doomsdayjesus081 · 03-17-2012, 08:37 PM

As long as the obd2 readout is fine it should go over well. I have been told by some different places that mine without cats would pass. I still plan on registering in my state of residence though because it is cheaper and there are less vehicle laws.

mydreamcar · 03-17-2012, 08:47 PM

same here,passed with hfc with no problem

jcollins91106 · 03-17-2012, 10:17 PM

I went, they did a visual check and said no cel no need to smog check with the sniffer.... So yes as long as you have a tune your good

bluetorp · 03-18-2012, 12:36 AM

Yep, as long as it passes the OBD scan, you'll be fine.

HOWEVER - If you want to get technical, anything that modifies the factory emissions equipment in any way is an automatic failure. That's a federal law. Replacing the cats with HFCs would be a failure, or even moving the stock cats from their original location. Any of those would fail you on a visual inspection, but I've never seen them look at thing if it passes OBD, regardless.

jcollins91106 · 03-18-2012, 04:42 PM

Look man if you ever have an issue pm me and I'll hook you up with a guy here in staten island and as long as you have high flows your gonna pass!

03-17-2012, 04:09 AM	#1
styphon Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ny Posts: 99	NY and emission laws So I am confused, if you get a hi-flow cat, can it pass a visual inspection? Would a high flow cat and long tube headers pass the NY state smog test?

03-17-2012, 04:58 AM	#2
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	NY doesn't have a visual inspection or smog test. So yes it would pass with a tune. __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

03-17-2012, 07:26 AM	#5
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	I have lts, high flow cats, and I pass! __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

03-17-2012, 07:29 AM	#6
POWERFREAK I.AM. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS/A6 cammed-n-whippled Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,638	Yes, you will pass as long as you dont have a CEL. They are supposed to do a visual check, but no one does. Even with a visual check, you would pass as long as some sort of cats are on there. __________________ NY5thgen.com

03-17-2012, 08:47 PM	#11
mydreamcar My Dream Car Drives: 2011 SIM LS3 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: staten island Posts: 1,534	same here,passed with hfc with no problem __________________ CAI intake/ADM Scoop/Stainless Power Headers/Dynatech cat back exhaust/Vitesse Throttle Control/ Ported Throttle Body/QTP Electric Cutouts/ 3.91 gears and janetty rear posi/ Tuned by Janetty racing

03-17-2012, 08:00 AM	#7
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,840	I have LT's with high flows and I pass no problem! Funny story, I brought the car in to a Valvoline oil shop for inspection and the guy doing the inspection was asking about the car. I actually told him "yea it's got LT's, high flows and a killer cat back"! He just looked at me with an envious stare and said " wow, pretty sweet"! He didn't even look under the car, just plugged in the OBD and said "your all set"! As I fired it up they all stood there in awe as I drove away!

03-17-2012, 02:32 PM	#8
styphon Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ny Posts: 99	Well it looks like I'm heading for a hi-flow cat and LT headers

03-17-2012, 08:37 PM	#10
doomsdayjesus081 Drives: VR 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New York Posts: 132	As long as the obd2 readout is fine it should go over well. I have been told by some different places that mine without cats would pass. I still plan on registering in my state of residence though because it is cheaper and there are less vehicle laws.

03-17-2012, 10:17 PM	#12
jcollins91106 Drives: 2010 2ss m6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: staten island, ny Posts: 511	I went, they did a visual check and said no cel no need to smog check with the sniffer.... So yes as long as you have a tune your good __________________ 2010 2ss M6, TSP 1 7/8 Long Tube headers,dual electric cutouts, 3" pipes all the way back to magnaflows. elite engineering catch can, custom painted engine cover,CAI cold air intake, apex cold air racescoop, jannety racing 470 hp kit, custom JRE hot rough idle blower cam, jannety racing dyno tuned. pfadt lowering springs, lsr short throw shifter, custom sub setup,sony 7" indash nav, interior stiching dye, 20% tint all around, HAVOC spoiler, tail light black out, chevy emblem black out, seibon BBII carbon fiber hood,Front and rear bowtie blackouts. 461 rwhp and not done yet!

03-18-2012, 12:36 AM	#13
bluetorp Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Posts: 288	Yep, as long as it passes the OBD scan, you'll be fine. HOWEVER - If you want to get technical, anything that modifies the factory emissions equipment in any way is an automatic failure. That's a federal law. Replacing the cats with HFCs would be a failure, or even moving the stock cats from their original location. Any of those would fail you on a visual inspection, but I've never seen them look at thing if it passes OBD, regardless. __________________ Whipple 2.9L S/C, ARH LT's, Flowmaster AMT, HPTuners

03-18-2012, 04:42 PM	#14
jcollins91106 Drives: 2010 2ss m6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: staten island, ny Posts: 511	Look man if you ever have an issue pm me and I'll hook you up with a guy here in staten island and as long as you have high flows your gonna pass! __________________ 2010 2ss M6, TSP 1 7/8 Long Tube headers,dual electric cutouts, 3" pipes all the way back to magnaflows. elite engineering catch can, custom painted engine cover,CAI cold air intake, apex cold air racescoop, jannety racing 470 hp kit, custom JRE hot rough idle blower cam, jannety racing dyno tuned. pfadt lowering springs, lsr short throw shifter, custom sub setup,sony 7" indash nav, interior stiching dye, 20% tint all around, HAVOC spoiler, tail light black out, chevy emblem black out, seibon BBII carbon fiber hood,Front and rear bowtie blackouts. 461 rwhp and not done yet!