Hey guys, its been a long time but the time has come for me to sell my car soon. My question is if I sell my car in California do I need to just put in a stock downpipe to pass emissions tests or do I need to change out the up-pipe too? I've been reading all over the place that the up-pipe doesn't really do anything unless the engine is cold and since you can't see it you can get by without it. Thanks in advance.

The only engine mods I have are:
Stage 2 Accessport
Up-pipe
down-pipe

 

Depends on where you get it smogged and how your aftermarket downpipe looks. When I bought my WRX, the guy was able to smog it with all it's aftermarket parts, turbo, turbo back (catted dp), up pipe, etc.

If you want to make sure you pass, just put the downpipe on. Up pipe isn't very obvious compared to the dp. And yes, the Up pipe is only for cold starts, which is why the newer Subies don't come with a cat in them anymore.

 

Well I have a Catless PDE Down-pipe so I need catalytic converters and if I can get by by just putting in a stock downpipe and leave my cat-less uppipe then thats great.

Thanks for to clear things ups

 

you dont need to smog it if you are selling it

 

aren't I responsible for it passing smog or is that only if I have california plates? I don't want whoever buying it having a hassle of registering it.

thanks

travis

 

you are not responcible

but i would give them the cats though

 

As the seller of the car, you are responsible for smog unless your car is newer than 4 years.

Straight from the DMV:

The seller is required to provide the buyer with a valid smog inspection certification at the time of the sale or transfer. Smog certifications are good for 90 days from the date of issuance.

The inspection is not required on a transfer if a biennial smog certification was submitted to DMV within 90 days prior to the vehicle transfer date (a vehicle inspection report may be required for proof of certification).

Note: Smog certifications are not required for transfers that occur for any motor vehicle that is four or less model years old. A smog transfer fee will be collected from the new owner.

 

anyone want to buy my RS ^^^ I'm not responsible lol!

 

But since I am registered in Hawaii, does that still apply to me? Not all states have smog checks like california so if a California resident buys a car from Washington (assuming they don't have smog checks) how is the person in Washington going to be responsible of smoging the car?

 

Where have Travis been? Is he still married?