Moving to NJ worried about passing emissions?

[Matt341]

Hey I am hoping this is the right place to post this. Next summer my family and I are moving back to New Jersey (where were all from). Currently I live in Kentucky and I have never had to deal with having to have my car inspected/pass anything. I was planning on replacing my exhaust and doing a cat delete fairly soon. My question is how are the inspections? Do i need a cat to pass? Are their exceptions for older cars I have a 87 325e? Any info would be appreciated. I am trying to plan for this move.

[adonwilson]

You have an 87 so it's considered historic. I just registered my 87 325is and no longer need to go through inspection or emissions. Application is here:

http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/pdf/Vehicles/SP-121.pdf

Then just two photos (I put 3, included an engine bay shot), $44 check, and a copy of your title and you're good to go. And free renewal every 3 years

Regular registration inspection - def get a cat or know someone

[Matt341]

Just wanted to say thanks. Answered my question perfectly.

[Track89]

The people who inspect your car @ the Rahway MV could give a shit less and are cool or can't count the # of yonder in your car and fail you.

failed on a vr6 swap and the guy,confused as can we be b/c the swap. while looking under the hood asked me how many cylinders it has(while 6 red wires ran across the whole engine). Then asked where the cat was and I pointed to the heat shield(got 'em again!)

Then he failed me out of frustration for a bad gas cap lmao. Almost made it thru