Passing emissions in Austin
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Passing emissions in Austin
Hey all. Wondering if any FD owners in TX can recommend a specific place that can get the car to pass emissions? I'm going to need to regí the car.
Car is modded. Single turbo/Haltech 2500 etc.. No cat installed.
Thanks!
Car is modded. Single turbo/Haltech 2500 etc.. No cat installed.
Thanks!
#2
Do you have a check engine light on? If not, you should be fine. "Cars made in 1995 or earlier do not need emissions tests. They are grandfathered in to a state law that requires emissions testing for vehicles."
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Do you have a check engine light on? If not, you should be fine. "Cars made in 1995 or earlier do not need emissions tests. They are grandfathered in to a state law that requires emissions testing for vehicles."
I haven't registered thus car in over 15 years so I'm not sure what they look for. Tires, brakes, lights are obvious but anything else?
#4
Horn, windshield wipers and fluid, seat belts, insurance and the things you listed are to the best of my knowledge what they are really looking at. They could do a visual inspection for a cat but i've never seen it done.
#5
All RX-7s are now exempt from emission testing in Texas. (All are 25 years old or older.) You now only need a safety inspection before registering. Or register the car as an antique and not even need that.
#6
Thanks y'all! Does registering as an antique limit on how much you can drive the car?
#7
I had an old Mustang with antique plates. I believe in Texas your limited to car shows, events, parades and trips to the mechanic. I may have streched those definitions a bit as I used the car when I wanted. You never know when the car would break down, and there was always a mechanic down the road. I used Grundy for my insurance. Great rates.
Cheers,
1994 White FD
Cheers,
1994 White FD
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#9
Antique plates limits driving, but CLASSIC plates do not. I re-registered my car as a classic back in 2017.
I have a Miata steering wheel that is functional but they have no way to prove or disprove it.
I have a Miata steering wheel that is functional but they have no way to prove or disprove it.
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