North Carolina Emmission Laws

[KMerritt]

Didn't know the answer to this question, so I thought that I would just ask it here. I am wanting to put a 5" turbo back exhaust on my 2005 long bed. I understand that this system will take away the catalytic converter, and I am wanting to know if this is illegal or not in North Carolina. The rules to me are somewhat uncertain, in some states this is not a problem, and with emmisions testing in others it is. I know that they do not hook up my truck to an emmissions machine, but I do not know if the would fail it from a visual inspection because it does not have the cat. I am trying to figure out what I am going to do, and just want all of the facts before I spend the money. Guys and gals in NC speak up, and help me learn more about our laws. Thanks.



Kevin

 

[JDinterman]

You will be fine I have a 5 inch on mine and have never had a problem getting inspected.

 

[JApol]

you could have a problem if the inspector knows that there is a cat on 04. 5 and up. You could tell the inspector that your truck is an 04

 

[KMerritt]

I figured that I could have a problem if the right person got a hold of the truck. I also found last night that there is a $50 dollar straight pipe from RPMoutlet.com that I could use for now. I guess that I dont really need to go with 5", I just thought that it would be really good looking and sounding. THanks for the replies, and I think that I will give the straight pipe with catalytic converter combo a try first.



Kevin

 

[CAROLINA CUMMINS]

I think it differs alot with the counties too, I need to check on the exact laws myself.



Steven

 

[ironbutt]

emmisions

That is a plus for moving to Florida, we have No state inspection, or emmision tests. ( but we do get a lot of lightning and huricanes) :-laf

 

[jp8819]

What county you located in. Most shops in guilford would never question it unless it is a question on there lil computer when they scan the registration card. Also helps to have friends in the business just to make sure there are no issues. :-laf