noob Muffler Removal Question

[Oxjockey]

OK, I've been searching through the archives, and it seems fairly common to remove the muffler or install a mufferless system. What's the legality of this? I haven't been for inspection yet, but in NJ the inspections are pretty rough.



Comments/thoughts?



Thanks in advance,

Bryan

 

[MCummings]

If I understand correctly,, any modification done to your truck will make it *illegal*. Your truck comes with Federal certificates in all areas, in Safety (Airbags, Brakes, Suspension), Noise (Motor, Intake, Exhaust) Emissions (Fuel Pumps, Idle Speed, rated power), and many other things, including Lights, Blinkers, Door Locks, Lug Nuts, Shocks, everything in the truck is certified, any changes to your truck and it is no longer in exact compliance with federal laws.



So If your asking if it is illegal. Yes.

Will you get caught? Depends

Can you get a ticket? Yes



but in reality,, Do people care? Is the Government that strict? will the cop take time to give you a $100 faulty equipment ticket or a $300 speeding in a construction zone ticket?



The Government can't keep people from flying commercial jets into buildings,, Do you think they can stop you from removing your muffler?



My $. . 02 on the matter.



Merrick Cummings Jr

 

[Oxjockey]

It's not illegal to make modifications to a vehicle, but I was wondering if diesel's were not required to have mufflers like gassers. In NJ we go for very strict inspections every other year, that's why I ask.



Bryan

 

[MCummings]

The turbo can be classified as a "Sound lessening/deadening device" aka Muffler.



Merrick Cummings Jr