CT DMV Inspection Changes & Emission Standards

[Don]

In case anyone missed the Postings on these two topics, especially if someone is in the process of building a Cobra or plans a purchase or build after January 1, 2007

** On the recent inspections at Wethersfield, a dB meter has been used. CT DMV Section 14-80a-4a , Allowable Noise Levels since Jan 1, 1979. The maximum dB for a stationary test is 72 dB for soft site( grass ) and 74 dB for hard site ( pavement ). Section 14-80a-9a mentions the distance for measuring the dB. The baseline is 48 feet or more but less than 58ft. An adjustment to the dB reading is made up or down for readings either closer or farther away than the baseline range. The max reading is 81 dB for a hard site, highway operation @ 35MPH, using the 48 to 58 ft baseline for measuring.


** Starting January 1, 2007 newly completed composite vehicles will need to have an engine that will meet new composite vehicle emissions standards. The standards that will be in effect are equivalent to the two-speed idle standards for 1980 and newer passenger cars and light trucks or 1988 and newer engines from trucks in the 8501 to 10,000 lb. GVWR range. Composite vehicles classified as 2006 model year and older will continue to be subject to existing standards which are approximately equivalent to the two-speed idle standards at a level somewhere between that for 1968 and 1973 vehicles."
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[Smoking Cobra]

Thank's for the information. It sure take's some stress off me knowing where i stand. I'm due in July 07 for emmission's and now do not have to worry.

joe g

[Don]

Joe.......the existing standards are still in place until 12/31/06. Reply received earlier this year from the DMV


"The Emissions requirements for all composite vehicles are still the same, the emissions test is a two speed idle test with cutpoints at 800 PPMs HCs and 4% CO
All composite vehicles are tested based on the year the vehicle was inspected and registered, Not the year of the engine, if a Composite vehicle fails and the owner makes an attempt to get the vehicle to pass and still fails, the DMV will verify the age of the engine and if the engine is from pre emissions era.the DMV could issue a Diagnostic waiver.the Diagnostic waiver is good for 2 years.
I hope this helps and if you would like to call me if you think of any other questions "

Dan Jalbert
DMV Emissions Div
PH # 203-805-6230

[Cashburn]

That information is more confusing then helpful... now they will begin looking at date codes on blocks? This is total puckey.

[Don]

Jay, any idea on how many Composites in total for all years are registered in CT ? Then consider the annual mileage of these Composites , really insignificant to the control of emissions.

With the new emission standards for 2007 and later registered Composites, somone is putting a lot of effort into a standard with no return. I asked Dan if the new emissions standards were enacted via legislation or an Administrator's decision, but did not get a reply.

Might be interesting for a FOI inquiry to the DMV, determine the number of registered Composites by year in CT.