Passing NYS inspection with an obd1 converted car

[95camaro]

Hey guys, I'm directing this hypothetical question to anyone who has dealt with NYS inspections, but really any insight is appreciated. For those who are unfamiliar, anything pre 1995 in NYS just gets a safety check. 1996 and up is when they have to scan for CEL's. I'm in the market for a c4 vette, and I'm wondering how difficult it is to get a 1996 to pass if it has been converted to obd1. I'm looking for a 1992-95 vette, but I came across a 96 that I'm interested in.

[joelster]

Next to impossible lol. I live in NY and know of a few cars that are converted. Your best bet is to run an OBDII computer setup that is tuned to pass, then after the inspection, swap everything over. Keep looking for a '93-'95 and save yourself the headache.

[popo8]

Hey guys, I'm directing this hypothetical question to anyone who has dealt with NYS inspections, but really any insight is appreciated. For those who are unfamiliar, anything pre 1995 in NYS just gets a safety check. 1996 and up is when they have to scan for CEL's. I'm in the market for a c4 vette, and I'm wondering how difficult it is to get a 1996 to pass if it has been converted to obd1. I'm looking for a 1992-95 vette, but I came across a 96 that I'm interested in.
Do they have an EXEMPT status for a vehicle that puts under a certain amt of miles per year? Thats how my camaro passes. Less than 5 k a year.

Also...

How about a registration status that does not require emissions? My impala is also converted, however since I registered it As a classic... emission inspection is no longer necessary, so no plug in.

This is PA of course, but just wondering if there is anything similar there.

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[Catmaigne]

If NY is anything like PA then they'll have to scan your computer for the vin and codes which won't work if it's expecting obd2. You automatically fail with regular registration if they can't get a reading, even if you're exempt.

I have a classic plate here in PA and getting my obd1 converted 96 passed was a hassle. Classic requires no emissions but they still wanted to plug the car in which didn't work. Had to argue with the shop for an hour but a call to the dmv straightened them out.

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[popo8]

If NY is anything like PA then they'll have to scan your computer for the vin and codes which won't work if it's expecting obd2. You automatically fail with regular registration if they can't get a reading, even if you're exempt.

I have a classic plate here in PA and getting my obd1 converted 96 passed was a hassle. Classic requires no emissions but they still wanted to plug the car in which didn't work. Had to argue with the shop for an hour but a call to the dmv straightened them out.

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Not with the examples i posted. The plug in does not occur with exempt or vehcles that dont require emissions. Only the registration form get scanned into the computer and mileage entered manually

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[Catmaigne]

That didn't keep the shop from giving me the runaround though. I think the laws changed here only a few years ago and they didn't believe a word I said about no visual/plug in.

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[popo8]

Then they wanted to be dicks to u... since 2012, exempt amd not emissions required vehicles do not require connection to the machine...sniffer or dyno.

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[popo8]

Stop going to them and come use my guy in pottstown.

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[95camaro]

It seems my only loophole would be to get historical plates on it, which I guess if the vehicle is newer than 25 years old can be very hard. Looks like I'll just eliminate any 96's from the search, thanks guys

[popo8]

Well y do u need to convert to obd1?

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[95camaro]

Well y do u need to convert to obd1?

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For Tuning purposes. I have a forged short block on a stand, and I figured scoring a high mileage c4 vette would be a fun turbo build. I've got the software to tune obd1 and have been doing it a while, I'd rather keep it obd1 so I don't need to buy new software.

[popo8]

If ur going with a boosted set up, I can understand the want to swap to obd 1.... did not know the extent of this project. Anything less than a boost build u should be easily able to tune an obd2 set up with the proper software obviously.

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