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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 08:50 AM
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im sure some have you have seen my 408 build thread and im trying to figure out the best way to go for my exhaust setup. first i wanted to go with TD's but i really like the look of pipes coming out the back. But now im thinking maybe i could do pacesetter longtubes with ORY with cutouts built in and an LM1 catback.

Im building this car for some good track use and a badass street car. I need it to pass emissions but i dont want cats and i would like to remove whatever emissions equipment i dont need.

I live in IL so how are you guys getting away with passing emissions with no cats and no emissions? Im not entirely sure but i think they just do the OBDII testing with just plugging into the dash. I know you can get it tuned to pass OBDII but im worried about the guy thinking somethings up and checking other stuff.

Im also due for emissions testing as of a few months ago but it wouldnt have passed then so i didnt go and theres no engine in it right now either.
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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if he is going to do a visual, it going to be obvious when you drive there and you car is loud as ****, that you at least have headers and aftermarket exhaust. I wouldn't get pacesetters, get tsp headers and their catted y-pipe. It is a really good price. I've installed a few sets of pacesetters, and I would never buy them, the quality is very poor. If you really want your car to be extremely loud, go with the LM1. But you can get a better tone from Hooker or Magnaflow. Just my $.02
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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anyone from IL want to chime in? i dont want to go and spend money on exhaust then have to redo it cause it wont pass.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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Illinois has emissions testing?
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