Is my car emissions exempt?

cammed89lx · Apr 5, 2011

hello all. Ive got an 89 lx. its a 5.0 with a lot of aftermarket. I was told that since the car is considered a "classic" it is exempt from emmisions. Is this a true statement? and what else happens from classifying my car as a "classic".. Thanks for your help.

Onefine88 · Apr 5, 2011

It takes 25 years in Georgia to be exempt. Don't know your state but more than likely,,,, No you are not exempt.

Bills89GT · Apr 5, 2011

Some states are different. But here in ct 20 years is classic but 25 is emissions exempt

katmando911 · Apr 5, 2011

You may have to get a special registration/plates to indicate that it is a historical vehicle as well.

tims 86 · Apr 5, 2011

15 years in pa is a classic,, but you need to send in some paperwork and get it approved. then you are emmisions excluded not exempt.. exempt means a visual inspection of equipment and excluded means they dont even look. exempt you still pay for a sticker also...just made mine a classic and love it so far

BlownFiveLiter · Apr 5, 2011

It all depends on the state. In IL, anything 1996 and newer must test, as that was when OBD II was mandated.

Mustang5L5 · Apr 6, 2011

Depends on the state, which you did not mention .

Here in MA, all Pre-OBD2 cars are exempt, so my car does not need to be tested, however it does not yet qualify as a "classic" yet in MA. (25 years)

However, doesn't mean you can ditch the cats and make a fog machine

Flavadave4 · Apr 6, 2011

Here in NY pre OBD2 cars are exempt from the emissions testing, but anything that came from the factory with smog equipment is supposed to retain it to legally pass the visual inpection for emissions control. We all know that doesn't happen though...

Mustang5L5 · Apr 6, 2011

Flavadave4 said:
but anything that came from the factory with smog equipment is supposed to retain it to legally pass the visual inpection for emissions control. We all know that doesn't happen though...

Same here, but my guy never even pops the hood. Show up with a fairly clean Mustang and most guys just let it slide.

03ghoststang · Apr 6, 2011

and then we have california where we get screwed and they stopped that a while back anything after '76 wont qualify

Flavadave4 · Apr 6, 2011

Mustang5L5 said:
Same here, but my guy never even pops the hood. Show up with a fairly clean Mustang and most guys just let it slide.

Same here, last year the guys all stop what they were working on to come over and talk. THey ask me if everything is ready to go, I say yes...they scan my registration sticker, print the inspection sticker and I am on my way

mwood · Apr 6, 2011

No testing at all here in Iowa.

ID89GT · Apr 6, 2011

No testing here in Idaho either.

cammed89lx · Apr 7, 2011

Im in PA. and the car is 22 yrs old. I would like to have it as a classic vehicle. The car has no cats.

2000xp8 · Apr 7, 2011

You have to look at your own state laws.
In NJ, it's not hard to get out of the emissions testing, BUT every 2 years they check your mileage and you only get 3000 per year.

87_LX_5.0 · Apr 7, 2011

Directly from PennDot's website:

"6. Inspection
Classic and collectible vehicles are subject to vehicle safety inspection annually. Antique vehicles operated exclusively between sunrise and sunset are exempt from the normal lighting requirements of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, but must have their original lighting equipment. Antique vehicles are not subject to the
annual vehicle safety inspection. Antique, classic and collectible vehicles are not subject to emissions inspection."

A classic vehicle in PA is 15 years. Antique is 25 years.

cammed89lx · Apr 7, 2011

thank you. hopefully somethin can be workd out

tannerc91gt · Apr 7, 2011

Indiana doesn't care if you even have exhaust...or cats...or smog... Or probably even doors and wheel.

87_LX_5.0 · Apr 7, 2011

As you stand right now with regular plates and no cats you will not be able to "legally" pass an inspection in PA. Depending on your county you either have to pass a visual emission screen or an actual emission test. Typically the actual tests are conducted in more urban counties.

tims 86 · Apr 7, 2011

the only bad thing about classics is the mileage restriction. only supposed to drive one day a week or special events.. but i only drive it in nice days and no one has bothered me yet

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