I am currently looking in getting a Mini Mania Header, But I live in Pennsylvania which has ODB2 Emmissions. I would like to know if anyone has experienced problems passing emmissions with this header. I would like to know before shelling out a ton of cash.

 

I have had the MiniMania header installed for about 15 months - It passed emissions testing without a problem in VA this past June.

 

The inspectors may not even look that close however you may have more of an issue wilh the MIL coming on. I have a MM header, good stuff. I would suggest buying the one without the cat and then have the orignal cat put back in.


Dave

 

The Problem that I have is Pennsylvania Is ODB2 Compliant. My friend is my mechanic and is very worried it will not pass.

 

dpayne, what Mini Mania components do you have? I'm looking at going through them for most of my mods (thinking Stage 2 -> Stage 3 route eventually), and I'm always looking for more reviews from people who have used their products.

Thanks.

-mike

 

I have not ordered from them yet. I have the ability to get a used header from someone who sold their mini.


I have an 2004 with alta exhaust,alta pulley, alta intake,Alta swaybar
Alta Air/Air Intercooler & H&R springs. Put down 180 on the Dyno last week
I like everything but the Alta Exhaust. I was the first one to order one from the 04 year. In 04 they changed the hanger positions. and We did some modifications to change the hangers. They should have fixed that problem by now.

I put 163HP down with the exhaust and Intake.

 

I am a Ca. Smog Tech. California is also OBD2 compliant.
If it does not turn on the MIL, it will pass the emissions part of the test. If the inspector looks close, it will NOT pass the visual test.

Dave

 

What is the MIL and why would it fail the visual inspection, it does have a CAT?

 

MIL stands for Maintenance Indicator Lamp. (Service Enging Soon Light)

The Catalytic Converter is located in the header.

The MM header uses a OBD1 Cat.


Dave

 

D1JL,
Where did you get the information that the MM header is OBD1? I have a Mania header and am plannning on replacing the cat with an Aftermarket Cat that is obd2 compliant.