Thanks for all the responses. I'm giving you guys an update. By the way, I live in Manassas. When the Prince William County police officer pulled me over, we were both sitting at stop lights on opposite sides of the road. He watched me turn through the intersection and began to follow me. I wasn't speeding and had not been drinking, but it was midnight. Bingo!!! He followed me for a while before pulling me over. He must have been bored. I am a Neighorhood Watch coordinator, and I go to meetings at the police station frequently. Nobody has ever said anything about my exhaust at the meetings. I know that's not an excuse for breaking the law, but I thought I'd mention it.
Fenris, I agree with your post. I also looked up the law (
http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504 ... +46.2-1049 ) and it does state that the exhaust can be "comparable" to standard factory equipment...and... "An exhaust system shall not be deemed to prevent excessive or unusual noise if it permits the escape of noise in excess of that permitted by the standard factory equipment exhaust system". To me that means that it can't be louder than Nissan's specs, not Virginia's specs, so it seems that noise is the real issue here. Also, the code does not mention emissions. In my opinion, emissions should be more important than noise. My ticket just says that the exhaust is "inadequate". What makes it inadequate? The noise??? My stainless steel exhaust will last longer than the car. My best buddy is a Fairfax County police officer. He has ridden in my car and says that it is too loud. He suggested that I compare stock prices to stainless steel prices.
So enough ranting. I've probably said too much. I did some research on pricing. This is just parts, not installation. Here's what I came up with so far:
Sheehy Nissan of Manassas
stock catback
$688.20 (you've gotta be kidding me!!)
gasket $18.10
Champ Auto in Manassas
$97.61 intermediate pipe and resonator
muffler and tailpipe $195.15 (NOT stainless steel)
BRM
new-exhaust-for-the-s13-s14-240sx-t48608.html
Pricing - S13/S14 pricing (with resonator) is as follows:
2.25"aluminized $400, stainless $500
2.5" aluminized $400, stainless $500
3.0" aluminized $460, stainless $560
ADD $30 FOR DUAL TIPS.
Shipping (48 states) is $45. Shipping to Canada is $75.
Catalytic Converter - A high-flow cat (any size) can be added to any system for $135, and can be purchased separately for $155. This is a direct bolt-in catalytic converter, in the stock length, complete with flanges and hardware.
