Its not a state law. I believe its a fed law to remove cats. Feel better
. At least now in florida youre safe. No tests at all so you can't be pulled over or hassled about emissions. Loud exhaust is something else.
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Its not a state law. I believe its a fed law to remove cats. Feel better
. At least now in florida youre safe. No tests at all so you can't be pulled over or hassled about emissions. Loud exhaust is something else.The first thing you should probably know about modding anything is to research every mod you do as thoroughly as you possibly can, and ask several different places before you take any advice. I've seen advice from people who seemed very knowledgeable that was dead wrong. Not that you shouldn't trust anyone... just take everything with a grain of salt.
Also, don't assume something in a book or magazine is correct.
Anyway...
You should know that any mod you do that is designed to give the engine more power can damage the engine if you make a bad enough mistake while installing it. Just be careful, and if you can, have someone who knows what they're doing check your work. Don't rush things, don't take shortcuts (especially to save a few bucks), and don't buy low quality parts.
As for a short shifter... I'd skip it and just get shifter base bushings, a metal thread on shift knob and remove the shift weight on the transmission. It made a huge difference on mine, I like it enough that I don't feel anything else could make it better (except maybe a full metal shifter base assembly... the stock plastic flexes a bit... but nobody makes that yet so that's a moot point).
I'd get mazdaspeed coilovers if you're going to do coilovers for the suspension. They are top quality and fully adjustable. I won't give advice on wheel size. I went down to 17's because the roads around here are too bad for 18's. After popping 4 tires (not all the same day) driving in the rain at night I gave up on them. I don't notice a difference in the handling.
Also, don't assume something in a book or magazine is correct.
Anyway...
You should know that any mod you do that is designed to give the engine more power can damage the engine if you make a bad enough mistake while installing it. Just be careful, and if you can, have someone who knows what they're doing check your work. Don't rush things, don't take shortcuts (especially to save a few bucks), and don't buy low quality parts.
As for a short shifter... I'd skip it and just get shifter base bushings, a metal thread on shift knob and remove the shift weight on the transmission. It made a huge difference on mine, I like it enough that I don't feel anything else could make it better (except maybe a full metal shifter base assembly... the stock plastic flexes a bit... but nobody makes that yet so that's a moot point).
I'd get mazdaspeed coilovers if you're going to do coilovers for the suspension. They are top quality and fully adjustable. I won't give advice on wheel size. I went down to 17's because the roads around here are too bad for 18's. After popping 4 tires (not all the same day) driving in the rain at night I gave up on them. I don't notice a difference in the handling.
