2002_Z28_Six_Speed

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Emissions records are simply a pre-req for renewing your registration in certain counties in VA. They aren't public records and if you sell your car to a new owner or chose to garage in a non emissions county it simply doesn't matter or affect value at all.

tgui

Got a replacement drivers manifold and a magnaflow ypipe.

The bends are actually pretty good. I also like the 2 piece design. There is so much cheap eBay **** out there. I figured if I stay stock for a while, might as well have a decent part.

$690 shipped. Ahhh well... Peace of mind.

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Beatdown Z

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tgui

Thanks for the nice words! Lasting is my hope. Even though I'll swap in my long tubes again it can't hurt to have a quality piece to fall back on.

Speaking of long tubes, the emissions tech was only worried there was no sensor after my aftermarket cat. I think I'll weld a bung in and plug in a sensor for looks next time.

I'll take my crappy handiwork, a pro welder I am not ..


And add this.

1FastBrick

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Any state that does emissions testing keeps a record. If you know where to look, you can find the history.

Of course in a county that does not have emissions it won't matter. They don't have to deal with it.

At this point though, What's it really matter on a vehicle that's past 10 years any way.

2002_Z28_Six_Speed

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Vibrant sells some O2 bungs that are a bit easier to fit up. They aren't expensive either.

tgui

Thats a vibrant plug. Is there a different model?

Here is what I got.

2002_Z28_Six_Speed

iTrader: (20)

Weird. It says online that it is a saddle but it looks like it has big gaps on it.

I am using these. I just cut a bit off in the center of it to get the 3" contour.

tgui

In my pic its only resting on the pipe and not welded in. There is a lip on the underside that raises it up.

1FastBrick

iTrader: (17)

The lip is so when you drill a hole it sits down inside the pipe.