I never heard an exhaust that sounded like a dying tortoise!

 

lol that sounds horrible. Sure its loud but come on, nothing else to prove to the world? Except for their loud exhaust . My town is a bit uptight about noise ordinance. I live in the neighborhood so no one wants to hear a loud annoying truck. My truck is too loud as it is especially at night but I can get away with it I believe.

 

thats why you get a place in the country darren..

 

I am technically in the country. And I just recently moved from being out in the middle of no where. Much happier

 

my whole town is country..but im right out side of the city limits..perfect

 

As long as there are pipes carrying exhaust past the passenger compartment and no leaks, it'll pass the Virginia Periodic Safety Inspection.

But, Va. law requires mufflers, so while it might pass the above "safety" inspection, it'll still earn you a ticket on the road side by any police officer / deputy / trooper needing another ticket to round out the week. It's a simple equipment ticket, no points, only $91 with costs and fine, and you can get another one in same day even.

 

^ sooo.....if Va laws require a muffler..and he doesnt run one, but he runs pipe past the passenger compartment with no leaks...it will pass an inspection???

i dont see how. if the law requires a muffler..then the STATE inspection should as well

 

Because the Virginia Periodic Safety Inspection is a "safety" inspection, and noise is not a safety issue, leaks are however. As long as no leaks are present, the inspector mechanic will pass it with straight pipes (no mufflers).

Also inspected are tires, brakes, seat belts, lights, glass, wipers, horns, suspension, mirrors, etc.

They did take window tint out of the inspection process, it's like mufflers, it is left to officers / deputies / troopers to enforce as it was simply causing too many problems having to go visit inspection stations and refereeing disagreements.

I don't make the rules or laws, I just do my job. :santa:

 

well i am a licensed safety inspection in Texas and the inspection rule is they have to have a muffler and window tint over 20%

i realize the tint but not sure on the muffler..maybe it is because of distraction??

 

My responses above are applicable in Virginia.

 

yeah i was wanting to cut out the muffler and replace it wth some pipe. i also already have duels

 

I have a 1998 4.6

With stock exhaust, I got 17mpg highway.
With true dual straight pipes & stock converters, I get 17mpg highway.

Gas milage will go down as you romp down on it more, trying to hear your loudass pipes crackling and setting off car alarms. I have had no problems, it runs like a sewing machine, no code, sensor, idle problems. Never failed inspections. Just lots of noise!
Going on 8 years, Im thinking about welding in quiet mufflers.