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Title: Purchasing '10 SHO, moving to TN......will tuned cars pass inspection?
Post by: Expygator on September 25, 2015, 03:12:23 PM
Will a tuned car ( stage 4 ) with 3 bar, t-stat and plugs pass emissions tests?
Title: Re: Purchasing '10 SHO, moving to TN......will tuned cars pass inspection?
Post by: SHOdded on September 25, 2015, 03:17:04 PM
Yes, as long as you have catted downpipes, either OEM or aftermarket hiflows such as from PPE or LME.
Title: Re: Purchasing '10 SHO, moving to TN......will tuned cars pass inspection?
Post by: AJP turbo on September 25, 2015, 04:41:11 PM
Didnt lms have some clever wording on the topic of catted pipes and not being able to guarantee i/m rediness for emmission testing? And maybe only being for off road vehicles?
Title: Re: Purchasing '10 SHO, moving to TN......will tuned cars pass inspection?
Post by: ZSHO on September 25, 2015, 05:12:45 PM
I thought based on the OP(newbie)question that it was only referenced to passing emmission testing with a tune only.  Z
Title: Re: Purchasing '10 SHO, moving to TN......will tuned cars pass inspection?
Post by: AJP turbo on September 25, 2015, 05:18:36 PM
Ooop thought i saw something about pipes....guess i should open my eyes
Title: Re: Purchasing '10 SHO, moving to TN......will tuned cars pass inspection?
Post by: Courier6 on September 25, 2015, 05:39:32 PM
Quote from: Expygator on September 25, 2015, 03:12:23 PM
Will a tuned car ( stage 4 ) with 3 bar, t-stat and plugs pass emissions tests?

I doubt it, I have to put the 2 bar in and return to stock, then do the readiness for inspection drive cycle every year, just went through it this month.
Title: Re: Purchasing '10 SHO, moving to TN......will tuned cars pass inspection?
Post by: AJP turbo on September 25, 2015, 06:07:16 PM
Quote from: Courier6 on September 25, 2015, 05:39:32 PM
Quote from: Expygator on September 25, 2015, 03:12:23 PM
Will a tuned car ( stage 4 ) with 3 bar, t-stat and plugs pass emissions tests?

I doubt it, I have to put the 2 bar in and return to stock, then do the readiness for inspection drive cycle every year, just went through it this month.

If u dont touch the cats , then the 3 bar or stat should have no effect on setting the monitors...when u install a 3 bar sensor u just have to scale the map sensor according to properly fuel the engine
Title: Re: Purchasing '10 SHO, moving to TN......will tuned cars pass inspection?
Post by: MileHighV on October 08, 2015, 01:42:16 PM
Quote from: ajpturbo on September 25, 2015, 06:07:16 PM
Quote from: Courier6 on September 25, 2015, 05:39:32 PM
Quote from: Expygator on September 25, 2015, 03:12:23 PM
Will a tuned car ( stage 4 ) with 3 bar, t-stat and plugs pass emissions tests?

I doubt it, I have to put the 2 bar in and return to stock, then do the readiness for inspection drive cycle every year, just went through it this month.

When you say "Return to stock" - Are you removing the PPE DP's too, or just stock tune & 2 bar MAP?  Do they have a visual inspection for cats in TN?
Also - How stringent is TN regarding window tint? - I have 20% all around (27% is legal here, and I see many, many people running 20% with no hassles). 
Considering a potential move to TN...
Title: Re: Purchasing '10 SHO, moving to TN......will tuned cars pass inspection?
Post by: Courier6 on October 08, 2015, 05:44:04 PM
Quote from: MileHighV on October 08, 2015, 01:42:16 PM
Quote from: ajpturbo on September 25, 2015, 06:07:16 PM
Quote from: Courier6 on September 25, 2015, 05:39:32 PM
Quote from: Expygator on September 25, 2015, 03:12:23 PM
Will a tuned car ( stage 4 ) with 3 bar, t-stat and plugs pass emissions tests?

I doubt it, I have to put the 2 bar in and return to stock, then do the readiness for inspection drive cycle every year, just went through it this month.

When you say "Return to stock" - Are you removing the PPE DP's too, or just stock tune & 2 bar MAP?  Do they have a visual inspection for cats in TN?
Also - How stringent is TN regarding window tint? - I have 20% all around (27% is legal here, and I see many, many people running 20% with no hassles). 
Considering a potential move to TN...

I just have to put the 2 bar back in and return to tune to stock in order to pass. Done it three times now.

Tint darkness for sedans:

Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
Front Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
Back Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
Rear Window: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
Title: Re: Purchasing '10 SHO, moving to TN......will tuned cars pass inspection?
Post by: MileHighV on October 08, 2015, 06:09:16 PM
Is the TN inspection strict about the 35%, or will they let you slide?

Here in CO, 20% on the fronts is common (7% darker than legal), and cops don't seem to care, and neither do the inspection stations (semi-annual).

Thanks!
Title: Re: Purchasing '10 SHO, moving to TN......will tuned cars pass inspection?
Post by: Courier6 on October 08, 2015, 06:12:54 PM
Quote from: MileHighV on October 08, 2015, 06:09:16 PM
Is the TN inspection strict about the 35%, or will they let you slide?

Here in CO, 20% on the fronts is common (7% darker than legal), and cops don't seem to care, and neither do the inspection stations (semi-annual).

Thanks!

My car is not legal and I was pulled over one time and let go.
Title: Re: Purchasing '10 SHO, moving to TN......will tuned cars pass inspection?
Post by: SHOdded on October 08, 2015, 06:26:19 PM
Don't know if a Dr's prescription would help.  That allows for darker tints.
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