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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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oh they're legal as long as they're OEM part.
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 06:13 PM
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I think that if a car came with side-exit exhausts from the factory (like Plymouth Prowlers and some Vipers), then it's legal. Old 'Vettes are probably grandfathered in since laws like that didn't exist when they were built.
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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Damn, Gen beat me to it!
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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All aftermarket exhaust is a 50$ fine in MA.

The main catch: It has to be louder than the stock exhaust. Go racingbeat!

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Look it up.

Oh, and it's not no emmissions tests for pre-obd vehicles. It's no emmissions for cars 1995 and back. Some cars were obd2 at that time.

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http://www.patriotledger.com/archive...ing-introduced

"...But new equipment being installed at inspection stations will be unable to measure emissions on vehicles manufactured before 1996. That year, automakers installed onboard diagnostic systems in all cars, letting inspectors monitor emissions by plugging into a car’s computer...."

Obtaining a Waiver

If your vehicle is rejected by a licensed inspector, you can apply for a waiver that is good for the two-year inspection period. But Massachusetts does not make it easy. There are several requirements you must meet just to apply:

* Proof of repairs totaling at least $400 for vehicles up to five years old, $300 for vehicles six to 10 years old, or $200 for vehicles more than 10 years old.

* Work orders and receipts from a state-registered shop and a signed Repair Data Form from a licensed technician.

* Inspection printouts from before and after repairs.

* Inspection proving there was no tampering with emission controls or the on-board computer.

* Proof of some reduction in pollution after repairs and that pollution does not grossly exceed standards.

* Ability to pass the safety inspection.

If you can meet those requirements, you can apply for and receive a two-year waiver. At the next inspection time, however, you will have to go through the process again if you still want to drive the vehicle.

http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/90-16.htm

"...No person shall use a muffler cut-out or by-pass. No person shall operate a motor vehicle on any way which motor vehicle is equipped (1) with a muffler from which the baffle plates, screens or other original internal parts have been removed and not replaced; or (2) with an exhaust system which has been modified in a manner which will amplify or increase the noise emitted by the exhaust..."

--Your friendly neighborhood aspiring prosecutor.
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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Wow. Thanks for clearing that up, FRFC3S.
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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yeah if you need legal help go to Andrew xD
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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I new I was right. Just didn't know the legal jargon. When I was told about the emmission laws and it was still being worked put . At frist if u had obdII u had to pass then they realized it's not fair for imports who had it frist.
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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My 95 Mustang Cobra had a side exhaust. Emissions was not the issue with it and it is legal, but the noise is what you get nailed for. The thing was incredibly loud! If you pulled up to a light and there was a cop anywhere near you it was all over! LOL
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 01:30 PM
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i thank god CT doesnt have laws like that xD
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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Please give me trader feedback if we have done any sort of deal guys, I do a lot of classifieds stuff and it would really help me out.
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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trader scores. FANCYYYy. So Im prolly not sellin the 7. Just wouldnt be able to live without it
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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thattsssss what i thought xD

couldnt sell your baby :P
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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yeah ive wanted to see the old rat so many times. but guys iam gonna **** you off what iam going to do with it.








rally cross. i need to get some good tires turn my coilovers in the front and back up. any one know a site that tell me what i need to do to my car so i can rally cross. ie gear ect.
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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get a new car? xD
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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What do you all suggest for flywheel and clutch? It is for a street FD and I am looking to put out about 400-500hp after all motor is done. Should I stick with the stock flywheel and get an aftermarket clutch? Where can I get a good deal on these items? Last question...will an automatic starter work in a manual?

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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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ACT Stage 1 or Stage 2 clutch set up
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 05:14 AM
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about the starter. got to advance ato parts web site and cross reference the part numbers.
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 10:45 AM
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i dont think the auto starter will work on the manual.
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 11:26 AM
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http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/1029659501.html

Anyone in the mood for an off roading FC?
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 12:01 PM
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List for March 5th F1 Meet in Boston.
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 12:29 PM
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that FC is failure.
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 12:48 PM
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Thanks for the response guys. I checked the PN at advance and they are different. What is the difference between ACT 1 and 2? I also saw the heavy duty. Should I keep the flywheel stock?

Thanks
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 01:59 PM
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it depends on what you want to do with your car,
since rotary are slightly torque deprived, a heavier flywheel will help the car going uphill because the inertia of the flywheel.

but with a lightened flywheel youll get much better engine response

Stage 1 and Stage 2 are just how much torque/horsepower the clutch can hold before it slips.

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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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any locals have a functioning tps for an 86-88 na? removed all my emissions and did the tb mod, but the car bucks at wot, checked the tps resistance, 1k ohms at idle/ OL at wot. should read between 5-6k ohms according to 2 websites and the online fsm and the haynes/chilton books. note: it would buck now and again at wot even before i did any mods, it was just a matter of time.
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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List for March 5th F1 Meet in Boston.
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this is new to me?



EDIT: OHHHH that meet was from 2006. we can set something up though.
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