James,
Did the inspector do an actual inspection, and then fail you? You can try a
different inspection station if the failure is not already in the system.
I've found some shops are stricter than others. Once you are failed in the
system, a different inspector is very unlikely to risk passing you without
the correction. Where are you located in NC?
Thanks,
Larry
71 TR6
Raleigh, NC
----- Original Message -----
From: <jhmdds at aol.com>
To: <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 2:43 PM
Subject: [TR] TR 7 exhaust system
>
>
> Last weekend I tried to get my 1980 TR7V8 inspected. This car has been
> highly modified. The exhaust consists of headers on each side of the
> engine that flow into separate downpipes, mufflers and exhaust pipes that
> exit in front of the rear tires. The guy at the inspection station said
> that if there were no catalytic converters, it would not pass NC
> inspection. Well of course there aren't any so now I'm looking for small
> converters.
>
> I have two questions: Did the 1980 TR7 have a catalytic converter as
> standard equipment? and Does anyone have a suggestion about small
> catalytic converters for a very cramped space?
>
> By the way the V8 is a Pontiac 400cc out of a Formula.
>
> Thanks,
>
> James Maddox
>
>
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