emission test?

sojirovskensi · 11-28-2011, 10:57 AM

I have a berk hfc/HKS exhaust setup, but I was wondering if state of Texas regulate any test pipe/long tube header/SC/TT

I saw California regulation is very strict and I heard that Texas is trying to enforce the same law as CA.

Any thoughts?

corbin09 · 11-28-2011, 05:06 PM

They do and dont, if you dont have CEL, you are good to go. You also have HFC and not Test Pipes so you are good to go. Most places dont even look under there.

dAvenue · 11-28-2011, 09:19 PM

Based on the inspection criteria, you're good to go with HFC's.

Texas Department of Public Safety - Inspection/Rejection Criteria

gwesley · 12-01-2011, 03:43 PM

That brings to mind a question I've had for a while:

If I install equipment to allow for better breathing (i.e. something like Stillen intakes) without modifying the exhaust system in any way, would I be at any risk of not passing an emissions test?

sojirovskensi · 12-01-2011, 03:45 PM

intake, HFC, exhaust won't put you in any risk.

testpipe has the highest risk, header may...

gwesley · 12-01-2011, 03:53 PM

groovy.
Thanks for the info.

Omikron · 12-01-2011, 04:25 PM

If they plug your car in and the ECU tells the computer your good, your good. Be warned that if you just cleared a CEL and you try to plug in right away you will fail. I don't know what it is on a Z yet but on newer domestics you need to drive about 150 miles between a certain speed/rpm before there is enough time for it to gather the info it needs to pass you.
That being said, if you go to a strict inspector, they will look under your car for cats. I have had two inspectors fail for no visual cats on the car even with the ECU saying it had them... lol

I ran a small dealership a few years ago that focused on ZO6/Cobra/STI/Evo so I can tell you who to use in Arlington/Mansfield

11-28-2011, 10:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
sojirovskensi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 287 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Wh M6 Rep Power: 15	emission test? I have a berk hfc/HKS exhaust setup, but I was wondering if state of Texas regulate any test pipe/long tube header/SC/TT I saw California regulation is very strict and I heard that Texas is trying to enforce the same law as CA. Any thoughts?

11-28-2011, 09:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
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corbin09 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas tx Posts: 665 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 280	They do and dont, if you dont have CEL, you are good to go. You also have HFC and not Test Pipes so you are good to go. Most places dont even look under there.

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gwesley Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 10 Drives: 2012 370Z M6 ST Rep Power: 14	That brings to mind a question I've had for a while: If I install equipment to allow for better breathing (i.e. something like Stillen intakes) without modifying the exhaust system in any way, would I be at any risk of not passing an emissions test?

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gwesley Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 10 Drives: 2012 370Z M6 ST Rep Power: 14	groovy. Thanks for the info.

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Omikron Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: DFW TX Posts: 242 Drives: 11 GM 370Z Rep Power: 14	If they plug your car in and the ECU tells the computer your good, your good. Be warned that if you just cleared a CEL and you try to plug in right away you will fail. I don't know what it is on a Z yet but on newer domestics you need to drive about 150 miles between a certain speed/rpm before there is enough time for it to gather the info it needs to pass you. That being said, if you go to a strict inspector, they will look under your car for cats. I have had two inspectors fail for no visual cats on the car even with the ECU saying it had them... lol I ran a small dealership a few years ago that focused on ZO6/Cobra/STI/Evo so I can tell you who to use in Arlington/Mansfield