Originally Posted by oc_civic

in NJ (which is not CT i know..) it is illegal to have ANY equipment which alters the vehicles performance... my guess is DMV is right...let me rewrite that.. they ARE right.. they are not going to just randomly "dick you" and when exhaust companies say that the exhaust is legal it is normaly in regards to smog laws WHICH this exhaust may or may not be legal (probably is if they are saying it is)

if you really want to fight it contact SEMA, they may be able to help... they helped me win when i fought to be allowed to have nitrous in my car...

dont just assume because something is "CARB Legal" that it will be legal in YOUR state.. i think that is where the confusion is..