Eastern Members CT, DE, NH, NJ, NY, MA, ME, MD, PA, RI, VT, VA, WV

va emissions laws

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 17, 2009 | 09:03 PM
  #1  
Checkmate's Avatar
Thread Starter
12 Second Club
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,011
Likes: 0
From: Front Royal, VA
Default va emissions laws

So I might be relocating to the prince william county area of Virginia and from what I understand sniffer/scan test is required.
Is this true and does that mean about the biggest cam is 224 in an ls1 that would pass with tuning.

Any ways around the emissions testing?

Thanks for any help.
Reply
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 04:36 AM
  #2  
hokie00 TA's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 287
Likes: 0
From: Culpeper Va
Default

you got it the emissions testing that they do here is the scanning test and visual emissions they only use the sniffer on obd1 cars, and the biggest cam your prolly gonna get away with is the 224-114
Reply
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 05:47 AM
  #3  
McLeod's Avatar
Staging Lane
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 70
Likes: 0
Default

My 228/228 on a 112 has passed Nova emissions twice.
Reply
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 07:30 AM
  #4  
00T/AWS6's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 575
Likes: 0
From: Alexandria, VA
Default

honestly i think it depends where you go. I believe the gas station by my house would pass you as long as you have cats and it isn't spewing out liquid...... like mine does haha.
Reply
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 10:41 AM
  #5  
Noyzee's Avatar
8 second mod
iTrader: (37)
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 17,879
Likes: 1
From: East Side Performance! mASShole
Default

you have a checkmate?
Reply
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 01:15 PM
  #6  
Flamin' bird's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (24)
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,573
Likes: 1
From: Bristow, VA
Default

Pm sent
Reply
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 06:41 AM
  #7  
69lemansguy's Avatar
TECH Regular
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 432
Likes: 2
From: NOVA
Default

pm sent.
Reply
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 06:42 AM
  #8  
blackfang's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 885
Likes: 0
From: Richmond, VA
Default

No emissions down here
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

10 Reasons Daily Driving a Swap Project SUCKS! (& 1 Reason to Do It Anyway)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-1

6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

 Brett Foote
story-2

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-9

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
Old Aug 21, 2009 | 07:13 AM
  #9  
69lemansguy's Avatar
TECH Regular
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 432
Likes: 2
From: NOVA
Default

Thats because no one likes Richmond, they dont care if you guys suck down bad exhaust fumes... nothin personal, ive just had some bad experiences that involve Richmond, lol.
Reply
Old Aug 21, 2009 | 08:04 AM
  #10  
blackfang's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 885
Likes: 0
From: Richmond, VA
Default

LOL.

I have lived in NoVa as well and will take Richmond anyday.
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2009 | 07:44 AM
  #11  
Checkmate's Avatar
Thread Starter
12 Second Club
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,011
Likes: 0
From: Front Royal, VA
Default

So I guess there is the inspection and emissions.

I can't seem to find a list of things that are required regardless for the inspection. My camaro doesn't have airbags(codes have been set) will this be a problem... Also are cats required, egr, AIR required?

Are there websites that list specifics because I can't seem to find one.

thanks
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2009 | 08:59 AM
  #12  
Flamin' bird's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (24)
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,573
Likes: 1
From: Bristow, VA
Default

Cats are required but they don't look for air/egr. As far as I know they don't look for airbags.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:02 PM.

story-0
10 Reasons Daily Driving a Swap Project SUCKS! (& 1 Reason to Do It Anyway)

Slideshow: 10 reasons daily-driving a swap project might not be for you. Or is it?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-17 09:39:05


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-2
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-18 10:26:23


VIEW MORE
story-3
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-4
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-5
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-6
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-7
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE