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How to get around emissions?

Jean Ralphio

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May 28, 2008
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Been doing a little car shopping and I've been coming across cars that aren't IL emissions legal. It was never really a big issue in the past, but I know that they made some changes within recent years that voids the test if you have any systems/sensors disabled through a tune (I've seen it with the mustang guys, I assume it applies to everyone?)
Anyway, I know some people are able to register out of state, but I thought you had to prove residency and I was under the impression that it isnt always so easy. I'm also aware that some people are able to get a show-car exemption, but I've been told that there is some sort of mileage limitation and I'm wondering how the show car status would affect insurance rates. Input/experiences welcome. :jg:
 

Xfirez51

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Jean Ralphio

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May 28, 2008
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No problem with emissions and I don't have cats.

What is the issue wit the cars you are buying?

No cats. With my previous car, it wasn't an issue until they made some revisions with the testing. I really don't want to buy something only to have to hunt down a stock exhaust and find someone to turn the o2 sensors on just for emissions.
 

EmersonHart13

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So what provider? I have heard Grundy Insurance might be a little more flexible but haven't confirmed yet.

I pay 437 per year for full coverage but I'd love to pay the same or less for more coverage without restrictions or at least not too many.
 

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utryd2

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Allstate. I also got a quote from Haggerty when I was looking for more additional parts coverage than the 20k allstate is limited to. From what Haggerty said they have no limitations and I can go as high as I'd like with parts coverage in the event it's wrecked or stolen. The cost was a lot more though.
 

Mr. SBF

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Speed Inc tuned out emissions shit for me years ago, I just had to take my car in and had no problems.

headers, no post O2 sensors, no cats, no muffler, LS1 car, loud as hell.

from what I understand as long as there are no emission codes in your computer you're good to go.

Mike Post @ dynotuneMP has the emissions tune all figured out on the stangs.
 
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