01-20-2020, 02:23 PM | #1 |
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NJ Car Inspection - Catless DPs
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I'm moving to NJ next month and my 2014 M5 has catless dp's with a tune. I've heard that NJ is not an easy state to pass inspection with catless dp's. Looking for some advice here to see if it's possible to pass inspection with catless dp's and my tune or if I need to switch back the stock cats? Any shop recommendations are also appreciated! Thanks! |
01-25-2020, 09:55 AM | #3 |
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NJ Car Inspection - Catless DPs
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what part are you situated for us to suggest some shops? I have seen people drive around catless, dont get me wrong, however, I personally do not think it's worth it as the crackdown by state troopers has intensified - that is if you get past the dmv emissions testing.
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I'd prefer to not change back to stock cats in order to pass but I'll do it since if I have to since it's only every 2 years I need to pass in NJ inspection. |
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I have used Elite Motors in Lodi. Sam is quite knowledgeable, though his rates are not much cheaper than BMWs it is one of the better shops in the region. I can pay a modest fee if I can trust the guy who works on my cars.
I'm sure others will chime in with their thoughts or options. Till few years ago, for all dealership work I used to go Park Ave BMW - Simeon is the guy who I dealt with all the time. He used to work at Prestige BMW (now called Ramsey BMW) when I first started dealing with him for my e92. In NJ, based on your wallet you can go any route - change cats for DMV inspection each time or use high flow ones permanently. It should not be a problem going either route. The $$ may vary in each case. Find a good shop and you should be set. Good luck!
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Did you pass inspection?
I’m looking to buy a ‘16 F10M5 (live in NJ) and it has a tune, cat-back exhaust, & DPs with secondary cat delete. Curious if I’m signing up for trouble by not being able to pass inspection. Welcome any and all feedback/guidance from those that have been there/done that.
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1. You can put stock DP's back on just to pass inspection which is valid for 2 years 2. Find a shop that will pass you. Tune does clear the codes so nothing will come up on OBD but if they decide to check under the hood or in a closed space they will smell the fumes and can fail you. |
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