11-22-2012, 09:57 PM | #1 |
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Massachusetts Emissions
Do we in MA go by the same emissions standards as Cali?
I really want the Borla UEL header and in time replace the remaining OE exhaust system as funds become available. I'm a noob to cars and exhausts. Any help/info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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11-23-2012, 11:29 AM | #2 |
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I think Mass' regulations are at the same level as Cali's along with a few more states, but I think Cali takes the rules way too serious, whereas Mass is a bit more lax.
Again, this is just a thought, but that's what it seems like to me. Hopefully somebody who knows a thing or two about emissions chimes in. |
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Massachusetts does not do a sniffer test anymore, they just check your ECU to make sure you haven't bypassed any of your O2 Sensors and that nothing is in a "FORCED READY" state, as long as you still have your #1 Catalytic Converter you should be fine.
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Same rules as CA, enforcement is a bit different. I've never had someone do an underhood inspection or check for CARB numbers in MA. Also, MA doesn't do any emissions testing on pre-OBDII cars anymore. If you bring in a 1995 or older vehicle, it just gets a safety inspection unless your exhaust is smoking.
For 1996 and newer they plug into the OBDII port. -Justin
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