ouchman

Can I get a straight pipe and still make it through the state inspection? I'd hate to do a mod that makes it hard to get a sticker every year...

What about the Cat? Recommendations for performance vs inspection problems?

jiMMyCTD

i would check with your county first to see if they even require the inspections.. time for a PO box, LOL

ouchman

No need to "check". I get my vehicle inspected every year, as required. That's why I asked for info from Texans...

jiMMyCTD

i would guess that air in and air out mods would make it easier to pass inspections. the fueling mods is what will get ya

AggieJustin

I have no problems getting inspections with my straight pipe. But I don't get inspections around Dallas (Collin County), I usually go home and get them done in Lee County.

NeedMoPower

I have had my first gen inspected in Bell, Coryell, McLennan, and Walker counties without ever having an issue. You will be fine with a straight pipe.

whitebuffalo

i was told that the turbo counts as a "sound dampener". as for the cat.....most places dont know enuf to know if it had one or not. i got my jeep inspected with a completely broken windshield, no cat, exhaust leak, no wipers, etc. all depends on where u go....

texaspower19

also told the same about the turbo. ive had no problems in erath county. as long as your, horn bake lights and blinkers work youll get a sticker in erath county

NeedMoPower

The 1st gens never did have one....

MoparMarv

Do they even have cats on diesels?

colekicker

Per TXDOT book, it says that the exhaust must have a restrictive device. This can be stretched to a turbo. If the exhaust exits above the cab so many inches then you don't have to have one either.

rebal

gut the muffler and put the strait pipe though it
or take a look at http://www.sourceautomotive.biz/sa_dodge-exh.htm
look at the sneaker series