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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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NC Emissions Laws

I'd just like to know if the NC emissions laws require your vehicle to have a muffler. I tried to cut 2 of the 4 cats on my 99 F-150, but the guy at the exhausr shop said it would not pass inspection beause of different backpressure readings on O2 sensors, and I want my exhaust a little louder so eliminating my muffler is the only option. Any help is appreciated.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 12:48 PM
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he's right it won't pass. It's has to pass a visual inspection and all emissions has to be there and hooked up.I live in Burke county and they put the computer on all cars & trucks 96 and newer has to pass the sniffer test also.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 02:13 PM
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What about the muffler, is it required?
 
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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 02:15 PM
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What about the muffler, is it required?
yes it is also required but you can change it to a Hi Flo unit with no problems.Like Flowmaster,magnaflow,or whatever you like.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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I have a Flowmaster 40 Series already, still not loud enough for my taste.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 02:57 PM
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I have a Flowmaster 40 Series already, still not loud enough for my taste.
Have you changed it to a catback dual exhaust? you can also add headers as long as the O2 sensor is hooked up and working.
 
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It is catback dual, college kid cant afford headers. Plus probably will be getting a new vehicle soon. I jus wanted a cheap, easy way to make it a little louder.
 
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