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egp · 08-22-2011, 08:50 AM

Hey Pennsylvanians,

How far can you go with the Exhaust mods and still stay legal for the annual emissions inspection? Some of the Long Tube headers say that they will violate emission standards.

Thanks

Blade · 08-22-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by whs121

PA requires and OBDII test, no tail pipe sniffer for cars 1996 and newer. If the check engine lamp is not displayed and all the readiness codes are set, the vehicle should have no problem passing the emissions test.

Yep..........that and the OBDII reading will let you have 1 Not Ready. I am in NC, but PA is the same, my parents live in Montgomery County. If you need an example of what it looks like........

Bee · 08-22-2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by egp

Hey Pennsylvanians,

How far can you go with the Exhaust mods and still stay legal for the annual emissions inspection? Some of the Long Tube headers say that they will violate emission standards.

Thanks

Do you live in State College or just going to school there? The reason I ask is because I don't think Centre County requires emmission tests (just PA Safety).

GPC1 · 08-22-2011, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Hey Pennsylvanians,

How far can you go with the Exhaust mods and still stay legal for the annual emissions inspection? Some of the Long Tube headers say that they will violate emission standards.

We computer tune every car we install headers on and they're almost always long tube headers. Never had a problem with any of them passing the emissions test.

egp · 08-22-2011, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bee

Do you live in State College or just going to school there? The reason I ask is because I don't think Centre County requires emmission tests (just PA Safety).

I'm a professor at Penn State and we definitely have emissions inspection in Centre County (since Feb 2004). However, we only have to pass the Gas Cap Test and a Visual Anti-Tampering Check. The latter means that all OEM components (catalytic converter, muffler) have to be on the car, even if they have been replaced with after market system.

In most other parts of PA, the OBD I/M and Gas Cap Test is required. Not sure why Northern Counties are Exempt from the OBD I/M.

Now, I just need to figure out which exhaust system I want. I like the American Racing Headers full system: 1 7/8 headers, High Flow Cats, X Pipe, and Mufflers.

cowboy1948 · 08-22-2011, 04:28 PM

What is with the window tint fee?

badazss · 08-22-2011, 04:44 PM

i am in bulter county and i know we are exempt

BobbiSinister · 08-22-2011, 06:20 PM

PA emissions exemptions are based on your zip code, not county.

bigd1276 · 08-22-2011, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BobbiSinister

PA emissions exemptions are based on your zip code, not county.

Not so. I live in Hanover, zip code 17331. Part of Hanover is in York County, the other part is Adams county. York County requires emissions testing while Adams County does not. All the same zip code, just two different counties.

egp · 08-23-2011, 03:19 AM

Here is the website with all of the answers,

http://www.drivecleanpa.state.pa.us/

Amn_Bly · 08-23-2011, 09:11 AM

I live in one of the "other counties" in PA and wondering what the "anti-tampering check" exactly means. Is it just to make sure all factory sensors, example O2 sensor, are in place and that all components in the exhaust exists but can be replaced with aftermarket parts.

cowboy1948 · 08-23-2011, 09:16 AM

We are probley goin to move to calif. Simi Valley area, after the first of the year. What are the calif requirements for emmisions? I am looking forwrd to no snow.

The Stig · 08-23-2011, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Amn_Bly

I live in one of the "other counties" in PA and wondering what the "anti-tampering check" exactly means. Is it just to make sure all factory sensors, example O2 sensor, are in place and that all components in the exhaust exists but can be replaced with aftermarket parts.

basically. It's to check that you do indeed have cats and that your O2 sensors are installed.

kmm1412 · 08-24-2011, 02:28 PM

If you drive your vehicle less than 5,000 miles a year you can get an emissions inspection exemption sticker in PA.

08-22-2011, 08:50 AM	#1
egp Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PA Posts: 194	PA Emission Inspection Hey Pennsylvanians, How far can you go with the Exhaust mods and still stay legal for the annual emissions inspection? Some of the Long Tube headers say that they will violate emission standards. Thanks

08-22-2011, 04:28 PM	#6
cowboy1948 Drives: 10 LT2/RS-08 SILVERADO-05 COBALT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: OHIO Posts: 929	What is with the window tint fee? __________________ Retired

08-22-2011, 04:44 PM	#7
badazss SS-500HP Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cranberry Twp Pa Posts: 401 View My Garage	i am in bulter county and i know we are exempt __________________ 2ssrs m6 Red jewel tintcoat Daily Driver 05 silverado ext cab z71 My Build Journal http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103089

08-23-2011, 09:11 AM	#11
Amn_Bly Drives: IBM 2LT A6 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: PA, USA Posts: 133 View My Garage	I live in one of the "other counties" in PA and wondering what the "anti-tampering check" exactly means. Is it just to make sure all factory sensors, example O2 sensor, are in place and that all components in the exhaust exists but can be replaced with aftermarket parts. __________________ 2LT, A6 MRT v2 March 27, 2010 - Delivered.

08-23-2011, 09:16 AM	#12
cowboy1948 Drives: 10 LT2/RS-08 SILVERADO-05 COBALT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: OHIO Posts: 929	We are probley goin to move to calif. Simi Valley area, after the first of the year. What are the calif requirements for emmisions? I am looking forwrd to no snow. __________________ Retired

08-22-2011, 06:20 PM	#8
BobbiSinister Drives: 2011 1LT Traded for 2013 SS 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: PA Posts: 65	PA emissions exemptions are based on your zip code, not county.

08-23-2011, 03:19 AM	#10
egp Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PA Posts: 194	Here is the website with all of the answers, http://www.drivecleanpa.state.pa.us/

08-24-2011, 02:28 PM	#14
kmm1412 The Bolt-On Beast Drives: 2011 2SS/RS IBM w/CGM Stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Jamison, PA Posts: 965 View My Garage	If you drive your vehicle less than 5,000 miles a year you can get an emissions inspection exemption sticker in PA. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS 6M Imperial Blue Metallic\|Cyber Gray Metallic Stripes\|Gray Interior\|Factory (KAE) Hurst Short Throw Shifter\|Sunroof MODS - 1LE Track Pack Suspension Upgrade\|Kooks Custom Stepped Headers & HFCs\|Cold Air Inductions Black CAI\|ADM Performance Scoop\|Vmax IBM CNC Ported Throttle Body\|Rx Extreme IBM Catch Can & Breather\|Borla S-Type Catback Exhaust w/Solo J-pipes\|IBM Heritage Grill\|LG ZL1 10 Spoke Replica Wheels w/Goodyear Supercar G2 Tires\|Z/TA Rear Spoiler\|463RWHP/459RWTQ Tune by Dale Cherry

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