Dr. Apex Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 I'm considering moving and emissions testing is required. For those of you who have dealt with this on a modified car, is it even worth the hassle? My car is lacking some components which would be easy to fix but the ecu has been tuned by Mr. Turner(maybe he could elaborate a little on this) and that looks like it could be an issue. What do some places look for in this testing and also inspection of the car? I'm not looking to put a ton of money in the car just to make it legit for this crap so if I have to, it may just become a trailer queen but I'd really rather drive it on a regular basis which is what I bought it for. Thanx in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 If you can prove residency somewhere in Ohio, you could keep your car registered here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99BlownYellowGT Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 If you can prove residency somewhere in Ohio, you could keep your car registered here... Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 I don't know a lot about it, but I do know it varies a lot on where you are. Some inspections will consist of a quick scan to make sure your OBD2 readiness tests have passed, others will actually hook up a 5 gas analyzer. Its my understanding that Pennsylvania is more concerned with rust and saftey items then emissions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted November 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Doing some research I could at the least get away with an Ohio tag for 7mos roughly. Their testing seems to just consist of an obd test rather than tail pipe emissions but a pic I found on the state website shows a guy hooking up a tail pipe tester, going to have to research a little more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 RIP Mustang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 where you moving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 I don't know a lot about it, but I do know it varies a lot on where you are. Some inspections will consist of a quick scan to make sure your OBD2 readiness tests have passed, others will actually hook up a 5 gas analyzer. Its my understanding that Pennsylvania is more concerned with rust and saftey items then emissions. depends on teh location some will look for anything that has been removed, others just look for cats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 To many variables, need to know the state/location you will be moving... A lot of states are getting ride of emissions testing because its a joke and costs more than it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 RIP Mustang. Shhhh. He still thinks everything is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Have fun with this bullshit, best bet is to put it to stock. Depending on state they can refuse to smog the car if the mods are not carb legal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangman2011 Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Yes what state? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Definitely varies state to state. In Maryland they just hook up the scanner to the OBD2 port and test the gas cap, they don't put it on rollers (they took them all out after many cars got damaged). For older then 96 model year you get the sniffer in the tailpipe and testing of the gas cap. I've yet to have them even look under my cars with a mirror. All mine are legal so no worry if they did but I've not owned a fast car since I started doing emissions. I see corvettes and mustangs there when I go and never seen them look under either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted November 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Arizona. According to their website they can/do a visual check of the vehicle to look for "Tampering" with their Readiness test. It probably varies and from some message boards it sounds relatively relaxed but who knows when bringing in a vehicle from out of state and it's quite clear mine has been modified which could or could not send them looking for other things. May just have to flash the car to stock with a diff xpipe to make it happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcefedturbine Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 mabe arizona has some back door shops you can get your "pass" from that seems like the norm as far as emissions go in the west. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 mabe arizona has some back door shops you can get your "pass" from that seems like the norm as far as emissions go in the west. They have them all over, then you have to worry about cops. The police here are "trained" to "spot" mods/engine swaps. A loud car/lowered car is just asking for it. After being fined out the ass if your car is not put back to stock and passing another smog/inspection .your car will then be non op in the state and can only be sold out the state. Only way around it is having a car not reg in the state, then the cops can't fuck with you, or driving a non modded car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted November 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Theres always a shop like that I think, as long as there is money to be made. If something was an issue I'm sure I could remedy it, like I said before I enjoy driving the car too much not to have it avail to drive everday though if were to move there and like it enough to stay I'd just trailer the car if I had to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Arizona. According to their website they can/do a visual check of the vehicle to look for "Tampering" with their Readiness test. It probably varies and from some message boards it sounds relatively relaxed but who knows when bringing in a vehicle from out of state and it's quite clear mine has been modified which could or could not send them looking for other things. May just have to flash the car to stock with a diff xpipe to make it happen. As long as you don't move to Cali, you'll be fine. Plenty of shops that will take care of your needs. Talk to the local Mustang shops and ask who they use... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 As long as you don't move to Cali, you'll be fine. Plenty of shops that will take care of your needs. Talk to the local Mustang shops and ask who they use... It's funny you say that as I thought the same about cali. Having been out in socal several times recently I saw a number of modified cars with tinted taillights, slammed to the ground, loud ass exhausts, etc..... either they clearly aren't enforcing the laws out there or are really easy to get around. Will be def getting ahold of some local car guys out there to get some first hand info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 As long as you don't move to Cali, you'll be fine. Plenty of shops that will take care of your needs. Talk to the local Mustang shops and ask who they use... I agree with this. Keep the Mustang Ohio-registered for as long as possible, then check with the locals on how they work around the system. Good excuse to make some new friends! Since you are into AutoX, I would assume the local SCCA/NASA chapter has some knowledge. Don't sweat this until you actually make the move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted November 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 I agree with this. Keep the Mustang Ohio-registered for as long as possible, then check with the locals on how they work around the system. Good excuse to make some new friends! Since you are into AutoX, I would assume the local SCCA/NASA chapter has some knowledge. Don't sweat this until you actually make the move. Been looking into that of course, seeing their schedule is odd as they run in the winter and not the summer of course. I did find out that I should have about 7mos before I'd have to register the car so I have time to figure things out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
launchin1st Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 you have nothing to worry about in AZ. their worried about noise. keep it quite, do whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAWDAD Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 you have nothing to worry about in AZ. their worried about noise. keep it quite, do whatever. he has a lot to worry about then. that thing is loud. When I lived in socal we could always find a shop willing to pass your car, it would cost a couple hundred extra to get them to pass it, but it could be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted November 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Fuck, noise is def an issue, the new exhaust is quite a bit louder with the slp loud mouths on there. Wouldn't be hard to fix as I can just get mufflers on the car, but I'd rather not as it sounds so damn good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 1) Become friends with someone who does emissions testing. 2) Keep car registered in Ohio 3) Find out what the Mustang crows in Arizona does to pass emissions. I was talking to a guy in California who has the same setup S4 as me, and I told him that I would eventually make my way out there, but wouldn't be able to pass emissions. He said it's not hard, there are many ways around it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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