New Hampshire emissions inspection (new resident)

[mjecha]

I have been accepted to University of New Hampshire, and it may be my top choice right now. I am trying to work out the logistical issues of moving out there, and my DSMs are my biggest concern

I have a 1990 TSi AWD and a 1995 TSi FWD. I am not too concerned about the '95 as I feel it would pass any inspection easily. It is almost completely stock.

The 1990, however, is another story. It has a JDM engine and I removed the a/c and evaporative canister. There are other various aspects of the car which may encourage further curiosity on the part of a thorough emissions tech.

What are emissions laws like in New Hampshire. Do you consider them strict? I read at this link:
New Hampshire Smog Checks - Emissions Regulations, NH Smog Testing Stations - DMV Guide
that a car that is 20 years old or older does not require any inspection. Would this also apply for out-of-state vehicles applying for NH tags?

These may be somewhat obscure questions, but if you haven't had to deal with it directly, perhaps you can point me in the right direction for research?

Thanks for your help guys, and maybe I'll see you around in a few months!

Matt

 

[TsiJohn333]

It does apply for out-of-state vehicles applying for NH tags. They are not very strict over here. Some big garages like National tire and battery, midas, pep boys, ETC.... might be more strict than other garages, but anything that is 20 years or older does not require emissions. What a big problem though is if you have a loud exhaust. That seems to be a little bit of a problem over here. What i did was i purchased a silencer from pepboys and jammed it in my exhaust just to pass inspections and then i'd rip that POS out but now i go to a garage where he dont care how loud your exhaust is and he sells all aftermarket parts too. what they will do is jack the front end up and just check your tie rods and ball joints (usually they just check one side) and your horn, brakes lights, lights, windshield wipers and then they'd slap a sticker on for you.

 

[mjecha]

Thanks for the reply. That is some good info, and nice to know I can get by on the 1990 (which is the project car for now) without too much hassle. I don't think my exhaust is significantly loud, but it does sound a lot different than stock. In any case, I'll look up some reputable inspection shops once I get a better idea where and when I'll be moving.

 

[TsiJohn333]

well if your ever in the area of manchester ill bring you to my buddies shop and he'll slap a sticker on any car you want so long as the tires are good and your blinkers and headlights work.