Aftermarket Exhaust for Ford 6.7L ??
I'm thinking of getting something to replace the stock exhaust system from the DPF back. I don't want to remove any of the DPF components or do anything that would impact the emissions. I also don't w...
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There are noise ordnances in most cities and is up to the code enforcement (non LEO's)
and LEO's to enforce. Typically if a neighbor complains or some such
Messing with FEDERAL mandated SMOG systems/components/equipment/etc
is a FEDERAL offense. Used to be only in states with higher SMOG
standards (AKA California)
Businesses can have fines imposed, revoke business licenses, etc.
Citizens warning first with a 'fix it ticket', then fines if repeat offenses
Key is the product's certification documentation. Right down to the imprinted
or embossed, etc logo on their product(s)
If it says "for off road use only", then it's most likely NOT certified and they
have CYA'd themselves from the Fed's
Even if you don't ever plan on selling your modified vehicle...they now have
learned HOW2 get ya...yearly registration will be denied if you have a 'fit it
ticket' against it. Only until you have it signed off by whatever state agency
(here in Calif, the highway patrol or if serious enough, a certified test facility)
signed it off
I'm with Niner...been there done that. When a teen even talked dad
into letting me build a 3 car garage out back. 10-12 foot long metal
10ga topped work bench. Overhead engine 1 ton hoist. 2 engine stands
and an big ETC That house is now mine and waiting for grandson to get
old enough to teach him HOW2
2 seater was easy to switch out engines (OEM to custom) for smog tests
Now that I'm in my mid 60's, not so pleasant or more like I don't
want to every other year or when they decide to force me to. I'm on
their list of 'high emitter' and have to have all of my vehicles smog'd
often...even though they all pass below most cars to even ZERO emissions
recorded
PS...Enjoy the fact that your diesel's are over 8.5K GVWR...in France
and soon most of Europe will ban diesel in anything less than whatever
truck GVWR they have over there.
That will migrate over here all too soon...mostly half ton or less GVWR
and LEO's to enforce. Typically if a neighbor complains or some such
Messing with FEDERAL mandated SMOG systems/components/equipment/etc
is a FEDERAL offense. Used to be only in states with higher SMOG
standards (AKA California)
Businesses can have fines imposed, revoke business licenses, etc.
Citizens warning first with a 'fix it ticket', then fines if repeat offenses
Key is the product's certification documentation. Right down to the imprinted
or embossed, etc logo on their product(s)
If it says "for off road use only", then it's most likely NOT certified and they
have CYA'd themselves from the Fed's
Even if you don't ever plan on selling your modified vehicle...they now have
learned HOW2 get ya...yearly registration will be denied if you have a 'fit it
ticket' against it. Only until you have it signed off by whatever state agency
(here in Calif, the highway patrol or if serious enough, a certified test facility)
signed it off
I'm with Niner...been there done that. When a teen even talked dad
into letting me build a 3 car garage out back. 10-12 foot long metal
10ga topped work bench. Overhead engine 1 ton hoist. 2 engine stands
and an big ETC That house is now mine and waiting for grandson to get
old enough to teach him HOW2
2 seater was easy to switch out engines (OEM to custom) for smog tests
Now that I'm in my mid 60's, not so pleasant or more like I don't
want to every other year or when they decide to force me to. I'm on
their list of 'high emitter' and have to have all of my vehicles smog'd
often...even though they all pass below most cars to even ZERO emissions
recorded
PS...Enjoy the fact that your diesel's are over 8.5K GVWR...in France
and soon most of Europe will ban diesel in anything less than whatever
truck GVWR they have over there.
That will migrate over here all too soon...mostly half ton or less GVWR
