greddy evo 50 state legal?
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supposedly yes... there's no certification necessary for exhausts. they just need to be below a certain decibel level.. the limit varies from state to state.
although it falls below the level for all 50 states. some cops will still give you a hard time about it. they don't have the tools to measure the sound levels so their internal rule is if it's modified, it's illegal.
although it falls below the level for all 50 states. some cops will still give you a hard time about it. they don't have the tools to measure the sound levels so their internal rule is if it's modified, it's illegal.
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wasn't sure how it worked since we don't have emissions laws out here. we usually get stopped for the sound. the thing is i'm planning on relocation back to socal and just wanted to know which exhaust system to get... i heard the greddy evo isnt too loud until you punch it...
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Originally posted by blurr
although it falls below the level for all 50 states. some cops will still give you a hard time about it. they don't have the tools to measure the sound levels so their internal rule is if it's modified, it's illegal.
although it falls below the level for all 50 states. some cops will still give you a hard time about it. they don't have the tools to measure the sound levels so their internal rule is if it's modified, it's illegal.
hehehe, is it true that our exhausts are modified? hehehe i tell them mine is REPLACEMENT over my old malfuctioned exhaust.
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yah its legal...comes w/ paper so if ya do get pulled over, they have everything u need to offer the cop a nice glass of shut the fawk up!
yah its not too loud, i love mine, it sounds really clean. . . not ricey @ all
yah its not too loud, i love mine, it sounds really clean. . . not ricey @ all
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actually about all aftermarket exhausts are illegal...at least in most states, i know the law is it cannot be louder than stock, it has nothing to do with a certain decibal level, they don't carry around decibal meters anyways, it's pretty much cops discretion if it's illegal
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i got this off the greddy.com site...
Q2 Aren't all exhaust system modifications prohibited?
No. Section 27151 VC prohibits the modification of the exhaust system to amplify or increase the noise emitted by the vehicle, making the vehicle not in compliance with Section 27150 VC or exceeding the noise limits established in Sections 27201-27206 VC.Section 27151 VC does not prohibit all modifications to an exhaust system. It also does not prohibit all modifications that increase the noise level of the exhaust system over that of the original, factory-installed exhaust system (as it did until 1980). It only prohibits modifications that result in a noise level higher than those specified in Sections 27201-27206 VC.Accurately determining compliance with Sections 27201-27206 VC for enforcement purposes is generally impractical. Enforcement personnel must make an informed professional evaluation to detem-iine if excessive noise statutes are being violated.
Q2 Aren't all exhaust system modifications prohibited?
No. Section 27151 VC prohibits the modification of the exhaust system to amplify or increase the noise emitted by the vehicle, making the vehicle not in compliance with Section 27150 VC or exceeding the noise limits established in Sections 27201-27206 VC.Section 27151 VC does not prohibit all modifications to an exhaust system. It also does not prohibit all modifications that increase the noise level of the exhaust system over that of the original, factory-installed exhaust system (as it did until 1980). It only prohibits modifications that result in a noise level higher than those specified in Sections 27201-27206 VC.Accurately determining compliance with Sections 27201-27206 VC for enforcement purposes is generally impractical. Enforcement personnel must make an informed professional evaluation to detem-iine if excessive noise statutes are being violated.
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and this too...
Q4 Does an aftermarket replacement or modified tailpipe or muffler tip constitute a violation of section 27151 VC?
No. Section 27151 VC prohibits the modification of exhaust systems to amplify or increase noise. The officer would have to establish that the modification increased the noise emitted by the vehicle by listening to the exhaust. In general, exhaust system piping, tubing, fittings, cosmetic tips or other passive devices placed behind the muffler have minimal impact on exhaust system sound levels.
Q4 Does an aftermarket replacement or modified tailpipe or muffler tip constitute a violation of section 27151 VC?
No. Section 27151 VC prohibits the modification of exhaust systems to amplify or increase noise. The officer would have to establish that the modification increased the noise emitted by the vehicle by listening to the exhaust. In general, exhaust system piping, tubing, fittings, cosmetic tips or other passive devices placed behind the muffler have minimal impact on exhaust system sound levels.
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yeah...sounds about right...get the EVO...i had mine since July and its awesome. I love the mirror polish look...esp if you wax it after a good wash. When i first had mine installed...i thought i was gonna go deaf cuz it was LOUD. Seriously, first couple of days, its LOUD. Make sure you floor it while you're parked to clean out the cat. Since you have a bigger piping, your car is able to "shoot" out more air, thus forcing all that sh*t out of the cat will make the car breath a lot easier. Sorta like the "break in" period. After a couple of weeks, the exhaust sounds GREAT.
