This should dispel all of the rumours floating around.
(625 ILCS 5/12-602) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12-602)
Sec. 12-602. Mufflers, prevention of noise.
Every motor vehicle driven or operated upon the highways of this State shall at all times be equipped with an adequate muffler or exhaust system in constant operation and properly maintained to prevent any excessive or unusual noise. No such muffler or exhaust system shall be equipped with a cutout, bypass or similar device. No person shall modify the exhaust system of a motor vehicle in a manner which will amplify or increase the noise of such vehicle above that emitted by the muffler originally installed on the vehicle, and such original muffler shall comply with all the requirements of this Section.
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Glasspacks are illegal in NY
It would be a louder world without mufflers.
are glass pack "cherry bomb" Mufflers legal in louisiana
Even South Carolina requires mufflers on all cars
There are many places to buy thrush mufflers. They can be found in auto store, supermarket, outdoor market. There are various kinds of thrush mufflers on offer.
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In Pennsylvania, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a modified exhaust system that makes excessive noise or does not meet state regulations. This can include straight pipes that do not have proper mufflers or catalytic converters. Violating these laws can result in fines and penalties.
Yes Vance and Hines do sell racing mufflers. You can purchase one at their website vanceandhines.com.
A person can buy Harley Davidson mufflers directly from a Harley Davidson licensed dealership. This would be the best places to buy Harley Davidson mufflers because they are guaranteed to be genuine and not counterfeits.
In Indiana, it is illegal to drive a motor vehicle on a public road with a modified exhaust system that exceeds the noise level permitted by law. Straight pipes exhausts are often louder than factory mufflers, so they may be considered illegal if they create excessive noise.
Car mufflers were first invented in the late 1800's. The inventor is Milton Reeves, who worked at the Reeves Pulley Co.