Does anyone know what is required to pass a PA emissions test?
Obviously there has to be at least aftermarket converters for it to
pass the sniff test. I want to be able to pass PA emissions with aftermarket headers
(preferably longtubes) but if they won't pass then shorties.
1. Is the sniff test what matters, or is there also a visual inspection looking
for the converters and smog pump stuff?
2. With aftermarket headers:
a) I've seen some shorties with the provision for connecting the tube
from the smog pump, this would lead me to believe they would pass
emissions testing. But I don't know?
b) I haven't seen any longtubes with the provision for connecting
the tube from the smog pump, this would lead me to believe they
would not pass emissions testing. But I don't know?
3. Does the smog pump and plumbing need to be in place for it to pass,
or are you just required to have no fault codes (like I've heard about some
other states)? I would love to rip out the smog stuff and EGR if I could.
4. If you have driven less than 5K miles, are you exempt from emissions
testing? If so, what are the minimums for getting your sticker, as far
as what if any smog equipment needs or doesn't need to be in place?
Any help sorting this out would be great.
Thanks.
Obviously there has to be at least aftermarket converters for it to
pass the sniff test. I want to be able to pass PA emissions with aftermarket headers
(preferably longtubes) but if they won't pass then shorties.
1. Is the sniff test what matters, or is there also a visual inspection looking
for the converters and smog pump stuff?
2. With aftermarket headers:
a) I've seen some shorties with the provision for connecting the tube
from the smog pump, this would lead me to believe they would pass
emissions testing. But I don't know?
b) I haven't seen any longtubes with the provision for connecting
the tube from the smog pump, this would lead me to believe they
would not pass emissions testing. But I don't know?
3. Does the smog pump and plumbing need to be in place for it to pass,
or are you just required to have no fault codes (like I've heard about some
other states)? I would love to rip out the smog stuff and EGR if I could.
4. If you have driven less than 5K miles, are you exempt from emissions
testing? If so, what are the minimums for getting your sticker, as far
as what if any smog equipment needs or doesn't need to be in place?
Any help sorting this out would be great.
Thanks.