Apparently they don't do a visual inspection. Here in Illinois they go under the car with a mirror looking for the converter. If it's gone you fail without the test. Of course they can't tell an empty one from a full one, but I've never tried it. Dave Swingle --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dave" <v-davidj@xxxx> wrote: > Not sure if anyone would be interested in this information, but I feel > it's a little bit noteworthy for the forum with regards to information > about our cars. > > I have an automatic single turbo DeLorean. The turbo setup is a BAE, > which means that the catalytic converter is absent from the car. > > I took it in for an emissions test last week, and the car passed with > flying colors. -------------- > I live in Washington State. I don't know how Washington's emissions > standards fairs with others. To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/