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Title: Resonator and emissions
Post by: Jimmyjnr on July 25, 2015, 10:24:06 pm
Does fitting a resonator create and problems with emissions test
Title: Re: Resonator and emissions
Post by: John Haygarth on July 25, 2015, 10:41:10 pm
I doubt it.
JohnH
Title: Re: Resonator and emissions
Post by: bbeane on July 25, 2015, 11:35:19 pm
I doubt it as the muffler has no emissions reduction value other than noise.
Title: Re: Resonator and emissions
Post by: propman on July 26, 2015, 02:11:01 am
Here in TX since installing the resonator, it already made through two inspections .... Wowww time goes fast. It has been already two years since we purchased our FT.
Title: Re: Resonator and emissions
Post by: John S on July 26, 2015, 11:40:46 am
I made it thru three in VA.  It is just the noise level at full throttle that is more.
Title: Re: Resonator and emissions
Post by: Don & Tys on July 26, 2015, 12:45:33 pm
Where are emissions tests required for diesel pushers? What are the cut off years? Our 99' doesn't need them in California, which has some of the most draconian laws for vehicles... I know about the inspections in Texas, but aren't they basically just for safety checks?
Don
Title: Re: Resonator and emissions
Post by: Jimmyjnr on July 26, 2015, 12:58:20 pm
Colorado, every two years , every vehicle, 
Title: Re: Resonator and emissions
Post by: Don & Tys on July 26, 2015, 02:34:32 pm
Wow! Crossing Colorado off of my "ultimate home base/domicile" list... Too bad, such a beautiful state and my daughter and one of my granddaughters lives there. Not that I was actively considering a change just now, but on my research list in the not too distant future.
Don
Colorado, every two years , every vehicle, 
Title: Re: Resonator and emissions
Post by: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart on July 26, 2015, 02:54:15 pm
Where are emissions tests required for diesel pushers? What are the cut off years? Our 99' doesn't need them in California, which has some of the most draconian laws for vehicles
Don
Right! CA only requires tests for 14K gross and under. I understand Arizona is much stricter and may do dyno on RV pushers. AZ residents update?

California emission law as it reads:

"Currently, smog inspections are required for all vehicles except diesel powered vehicles 1997 year model and older or with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) of more than 14,000 lbs, electric, natural gas powered vehicles over 14,000 lbs, motorcycles, trailers, or gasoline powered vehicles 1975 and older."

Pierce
Title: Re: Resonator and emissions
Post by: propman on July 26, 2015, 02:57:27 pm
Don > " Texas, but aren't they basically just for safety checks" correct.
Title: Re: Resonator and emissions
Post by: John S on July 26, 2015, 04:41:46 pm
We have emissions here in VA but they exempt over 10K vehicles.  Oh the funny thing is they went to one on a dyno and the first time the guy put an all wheel drive on and strapped the front tires, there was a big bill to pay.  They went back to tail pipe emissions for that type of car for a while.
Title: Re: Resonator and emissions
Post by: krush on July 27, 2015, 10:57:29 am
We have emissions here in VA but they exempt over 10K vehicles. 

VA only has emissions testing in the "NOVA" counties. It's annoying because the most populated area of the state is VA Beach/Norfolk...but they don't have emissions testing.