Exhaust Modifications Can Be Exhausting If You’re Caught
Your motor’s exhaust system is designed for both efficiency and emission control. However, aftermarket exhaust kits are available for many cars to give them an extra boost of horsepower or sometimes just a mean muscle car growl. While these mods may improve your street cred, they will certainly get you in trouble with the law. Many exhaust mods alter the emission controls built into the exhaust system, making your car fall short of emission control standards. If you get caught this mod can cost thousands in penalties and will possibly get your car impounded. These mods often make a car much louder as well, which will catch the attention of local police. For example, in Kansas mufflers are required to be less than 90 decibels from 50 feet away. Even if the cop can’t prove your car is louder than the stock, you’re still likely to get fined.