can i drive my car without exhaust system?
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The pipe makes sure the fumes are carried to a point they can't (easily) get into the car. ... As has already been stated, driving without an exhaust pipe could lead to carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide poisoning. It can easily kill you, and you won't feel the effects until it is too late.
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Decats are illegal (but only if you fail emissions) and some cars can still pass emissions even with a decat. You will be fine.
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A Department of Transport spokesman said it was not illegal to drive without a catalytic converter but you could be stopped by the police and prosecuted for breaking the law on harmful emissions. Most vehicles will also fail an MoT test without a catalytic converter.
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Race cars don't have mufflers. The reason to eschew mufflers is not so the cars will be loud. ... Historically, racers realized that mufflers made their cars slower. Therefore, mufflers have no place on race cars.
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Do you sell catalytic converters? We do sell exhaust system components. As relates to catalytic converters, however, federal law prohibits the sale of used catalytic converters. During our incoming vehicle processing, the converters are removed and recycled in compliance with law.
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Even just a few moments of driving a car without coolant, can damage your engine. This will depend on the amount of coolant you have in your car, if you can safely get from one point to another safely in your car. But if your car has a leak and you really do not know how big the leak is, it's dangerous.
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As previously mentioned, you can drive just fine without a catalytic converter. ... It may be okay for a while, but again, driving with a bad catalytic converter can cause engine issues and possible damage to other components, so it's best to replace it as soon as you can.
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2. Cutouts prohibited. Except as provided in subsection 5, a muffler or exhaust system may not be equipped with a cutout, bypass or similar device.
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technically it is illegal to modify your exhaust so that it emmits any sound above a factory or comparable system... Va does not enforce this during safety inspections as they dont other things such as window tint and hood scoops..
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You can drive around fine. You won't even be able to turn the system on without pressure in it, so you can run your heater as normal.
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Mufflers are required and must be in good working condition and not emit sounds higher than 85 decibels when going over 35 miles per hour. Mufflers can't be altered to produce sounds louder than the original manufacturer equipment.
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While it's not illegal to remove a car's DPF, it is illegal to drive without it if one should be fitted. ... Removing the filter doesn't affect the car's performance, and some motorists even state they achieve better fuel economy and engine performance without one.
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Uk Law? As long as no gases can enter the cabin and the exhaust pipe can not cause harm to pedestrians or anyone exiting the car it should be legal.
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The catalytic converter is part of your car's exhaust system, and works to convert the toxic gases your motor produces into less harmful substances to be emitted. ... But if you don't have a converter fitted, your car will produce emissions above the permitted standards, making it illegal to drive on the road.
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Judging from this, I may be better off beating you to death. It's not having no muffler that is illegal. As per section 133 of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management - Vehicle Safety Standards) Regulation, all vehicles with an internal combustion engine must have a 'silencing device'.
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Exhaust modifications are illegal only if noise emitted is over 95 decibels. Keep in mind California smog laws or other legislation may still make your custom exhaust modifications illegal. All vehicle exhaust systems must have mufflers. Any bypass, cutouts, and especially whistle tips are not permitted.
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You CAN drive without a serpentine belt but, you won't get far and will risk damaging the engine. Cars are designed to start and keep running for some time even after the serpentine belt has snapped, but that doesn't mean that it's a good idea to drive without it.