akrapovic evolution emissions pass?

[bosssm3]

I have a 2011 e92 m3 and have been shopping around for an exhaust, I want hp gains and sound. Ive landed on the akrapovic evolution system. I live in illinois (chicago suburb) and am concerned with emissions. Anyone else have experience in this subject?? Also looking for a good installer for the exhaust in the area?

[bosssm3]

New to this thread, anyone have any idea on passing emissions with the full akra evo system in illinois? Got one PM back thats it.

[tjsabec]

I'm not familiar wirh emissions testing in Illinois, but I don't think you are going to pass without switching out the evo x pipe for the stock x pipe. It is not convenient, but is doable

[SVH]

Don't know your State's emissions. Live in CT and I've been told it should pass here, but....

I'll find out this May!!

[kawasaki00]

A tune to delete the readiness test will pass the computer but not a visual. A station that knows a m3 will see the cats are gone and fail it anyway. A station that is not familiar with a m3 will pass it because it has 2 cats and the DME says it is good to go. Most stations are not familiar enough to go "hey where are the 2 cats that go right here"
Be advised not all tuners will turn off the readiness check in a tune.
I take it to the same clunker station every time and they dont look under it as they do not want the liability of putting a lowered car with a lip up on a lift.

[bosssm3]

Originally Posted by kawasaki00

A tune to delete the readiness test will pass the computer but not a visual. A station that knows a m3 will see the cats are gone and fail it anyway. A station that is not familiar with a m3 will pass it because it has 2 cats and the DME says it is good to go. Most stations are not familiar enough to go "hey where are the 2 cats that go right here"
Be advised not all tuners will turn off the readiness check in a tune.
I take it to the same clunker station every time and they dont look under it as they do not want the liability of putting a lowered car with a lip up on a lift.

What tune do you suggest that will pass the readiness check??

[kawasaki00]

Originally Posted by bosssm3

What tune do you suggest that will pass the readiness check??

I will send you PM

[mkPOTO]

I have passed with my full Evolve E-Tronic exhaust and Evolve tune with no problems. With my supercharger I put back my stock x-pipe and have passed as well (I am in Chicago)

[dunzer01]

I have the full Akra and the garage i bought it from in the UK said it would pass, when the MOT is up I will take it to their garage anyway. I had to get it remapped as the ECU thought there was a problem as the check engine light came on so i got the Akra remap done also and it fixed the problem.

Great system but one thing I will say is on the cold start it is LOUD! if you live in a close neighbour hood be wary that people might complain in the morning.

[Evolve Automotive]

Originally Posted by mkPOTO

I have passed with my full Evolve E-Tronic exhaust and Evolve tune with no problems. With my supercharger I put back my stock x-pipe and have passed as well (I am in Chicago)

We have had no problems with passing Illinois emissions with several customer cars running our Catless X-pipe and tune.

[kawasaki00]

Originally Posted by dunzer01

I have the full Akra and the garage i bought it from in the UK said it would pass, when the MOT is up I will take it to their garage anyway. I had to get it remapped as the ECU thought there was a problem as the check engine light came on so i got the Akra remap done also and it fixed the problem.

Great system but one thing I will say is on the cold start it is LOUD! if you live in a close neighbour hood be wary that people might complain in the morning.

Cold start delete.....problem fixed

[AutoTalent]

You should be fine!

[brandon107]

Anyone know about Texas compared to Illinois on standards for the same setup?

Can someone please pm me on how to tune the car for this purpose also?

[digitalrurouni]

Does anyone know if the same applies for Georgia as well?

[avol3xo]

Originally Posted by digitalrurouni

Does anyone know if the same applies for Georgia as well?

I passed at a small shop in Tucker with a full Meisterschaft exhaust. I don't think they were familiar enough to realize the cats were gone. The weird thing is I have no tune that I know of and my increased emissions warning was on the iDrive when I went in.

[mkPOTO]

Originally Posted by brandon107

Anyone know about Texas compared to Illinois on standards for the same setup?

Can someone please pm me on how to tune the car for this purpose also?

you need to talk to a tuner to get this done