Side Exit Exhaust?

[camarobutcher]

If they inspect for a cat, use one of these.
Catalytic Converter

[RaineMan]

wow... that's nice... and a nice price... I will definately keep that in mind...

[The Pope]

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Originally Posted by camarobutcher If they inspect for a cat, use one of these. Catalytic Converter

added that to favorites

[InfinityShelbyZ]

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Originally Posted by The Pope My GTS 84 Colt turbo has a EPS rated 48 MPG, the Colt E has a EPA rated 53 MPG.

Hold on...not to change subjects here, but what year Colt E do you have? I've got an '89 w/ 50k miles on it, engine is in mint condition and I don't get anywhere near that!? You doing all downhill driving with the car shut off coasting?
Hey, PM me if you have any parts what so ever for that thing. I'm actually looking for a couple things!

[The Pope]

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Originally Posted by InfinityShelbyZ Hold on...not to change subjects here, but what year Colt E do you have? I've got an '89 w/ 50k miles on it, engine is in mint condition and I don't get anywhere near that!? You doing all downhill driving with the car shut off coasting? Hey, PM me if you have any parts what so ever for that thing. I'm actually looking for a couple things!

I have a 1984 brochure for the Dodge Colts. The 1984 Dodge Colt is rated at 53 MPG highway, 45 MPG around town. The GTS was 48 MPG highway. These are all EPA ratings and can be + or - 5 MPG.

The Colts just got more and more heavy like every other rice burner. As the weight goes up and up the mileage goes down. Thats why a 1,800 Colt gets nearly 20 MPG better mileage than a 3,200 hybrid. I fill up once a week in the GTS Colt, 4.5 gallons at the most. But it is a turbo and mileage drops fast when you have your foot in it. My 83 Colt non turbo got 45 MPG around town and 55 on the highway, had AC too. It takes fuel to move a lot of weight, 80s cars just did better. The CRX Fi used to get over 50 MPG too, this is no supprise. I knew a guy that did all freeway with an old Yugo and he went 55 and got 70 MPG. My Colt may be ugly but it is a Lexus compared to a Yugo lol.

[TurboDoctah]

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Originally Posted by The Pope still, the morality of it all is passing emissions. Don't drive some POS barfing raw fuel out the tail pipe. No TD should flunk an emissions test, a real test of the exhaust. I flunked because they didn't like my gas cap, F U. The EPA doesn't help with emissions and oil use. My GTS 84 Colt turbo has a EPS rated 48 MPG, the Colt E has a EPA rated 53 MPG. The newer cars chew fuel, even hybrids because they weigh 1,000 lbs more than the same car used to 20 years ago. They add anymore safety crap and a Civic will weight 4,000 lbs.

This is Soooo true. Amen! preach it brutha lol

[kermit]

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This product does not perform the exhaust cleansing function of a catalytic converter in any way. Use of this product on the road might violate countless laws and prevent your car from passing emissions, therefore it is recommended for offroad and show use only.

lol..."countless laws"

[RaineMan]

how did this get into a fuel economy discussion?

[bgbmxer]

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Originally Posted by 86 Duster I'd check into the laws about the side exit exhaust as well. In Pennsylvania, the exhaust must exit behind the rear wheel not anywhere in front of it. I had to redo an exhaust once because of that, because it was visually obvious, the mechanic didn't care about the not catalytic but the duallys sticking out in front the rear tires were a no no.

was your car a 4 door car on a two door car it must be behind the drivers door pillar and get it inspected somewhere else

[squirrel]

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Originally Posted by bgbmxer was your car a 4 door car on a two door car it must be behind the drivers door pillar and get it inspected somewhere else

Actually in this state, and most it must be behind the passenger compartment period... Which is behind any door that enters the passenger compartment... Check the book... I took that test...lol...

[impuresoul2k3]

eh your supposed to have a cat too, but most here don't unless they are inspected for it. Sucks for you guys with strict emissions/exhaust laws, my 79 D150 has dual side exit pipes with only glasspacks on it, sounds amazing, especially when you get downtown and the tall buildings on either side echo the exhaust note lol. My jeep has a single in dual out flowmaster that dumps in front of the rear wheel, and my Daytona has a Dynomax muffler and exits right in front of the rear wheel.

[tryingbe]

Loud when I want it, quiet and pass smog when I needs it.

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[bgbmxer]

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Originally Posted by squirrel Actually in this state, and most it must be behind the passenger compartment period... Which is behind any door that enters the passenger compartment... Check the book... I took that test...lol...

im not concerned it will pass once i get a muffler on it cause the 3 inch is kinda loud but i like it alot and some cars came with side exit from the factory but i can see the point of the passenger compartment being as i have a hatch back but as long as its behind the pillar you shouldnt have any problem

[paratender2003]

I Had A Side Exit Exhaust I Put On My 88 Baron Vert And Did Not Like It To Much. The Fumes Came Rite Back Into The Car And It Was To Loud When Driving In The Cab. Think About It FIrst. Also I Live In Winston Salem And They Do Emisions Here And Will Lift The Car For A Cat. Even Though They Dont Check Them On These Old Cars They Do Still Look Sometimes. I Put A 2.5" System On Mine With A Free Flow Muffler From Summit Racing And It Sounds And Works Great. Good Luck With Yours. Just My 2 Cents Worth.

[1985ShlbyChrger]

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Originally Posted by 86 Duster I'd check into the laws about the side exit exhaust as well. In Pennsylvania, the exhaust must exit behind the rear wheel not anywhere in front of it. I had to redo an exhaust once because of that, because it was visually obvious, the mechanic didn't care about the not catalytic but the duallys sticking out in front the rear tires were a no no.

Here is the PA State Inspection procedure on exhaust:


(6) Inspect exhaust system and reject if one or more of the following apply:

(i) The vehicle has no muffler or muffler has external repair.

(ii) There are loose or leaking joints.

(iii) There are holes, cracks or leaking seams in exhaust system.

(iv) There is a muffler cutout or similar device.

(v) Part of the exhaust system passes through the occupant compartment.

(vi) The elements are not securely fastened with proper clamps and hangers.

(vii) The exposed exhaust system does not have adequate heat shield or protective system.

(viii) The exhaust does not discharge to the outside edge of the vehicle body, including a truck bed, or as originally designed.

Doesn't say for STATE INSPECTION where the exhaust has to come out, other than to the outside edge of the body.