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PAFirefighter11 · 05-28-2008, 07:57 AM

I was told recently that on a pickup truck, as long as there is no cap on the bed of the pickup, the exhaust is allowed to exit under the pickup bed. Once a cap is placed on the bed, it's considered a passenger compartment. Is this true? Preferred responses from vehicle/inspection mechanics. Thanks.

PAFirefighter11 · 05-29-2008, 03:28 PM

No one knows?

ThePrimerSuspect · 05-29-2008, 09:19 PM

its kind of a gray area. id probably fail it either way. its always been a general rule for me that it HAS to exit the body lines or else i would fail it.

DSMTJ · 05-29-2008, 09:28 PM

my brother runs a service department, i'll tell him and maybe he'll chime in next time he's on.

gary · 05-29-2008, 09:42 PM

Please see section b5. This says it will fail in black and white.

175.75. EXHAUST SYSTEMS.
(a) Condition of Exhaust System - All components
of the exhaust system shall be in safe
operating condition as described in §175.80
(relating to inspection procedure) .
(b) Exhaust System Requirements - A vehicle
specified under this subchapter shall be constructed,
equipped, maintained and operated
to prevent engine exhaust gases from
penetrating and collecting in any part of the
vehicle occupied by the driver or a passenger,
in addition to requirements of this title for an
emission control system and smoke control
for a diesel-powered vehicle.
(1) A vehicle specified under this subchapter
shall be equipped with a muffler or other
effective noise-suppressing system in
good working order and in constant
operation. A muffler or exhaust system
may not be equipped with a cutout,
bypass or similar device and a muffler
may not show evidence of external
repair.
(2) The exhaust system of a vehicle may not
be modified in a manner which will
amplify or increase noise emitted by the
motor of a vehicle above the maximum
level permitted by Chapter 157 (relating
to established sound levels).
(3) Headers and side exhaust are permitted
if the vehicle meets the requirements of
this section.
(4) An exposed exhaust system shall be
equipped with an adequate heat shield
or protective system.
(5) An exhaust system shall extend and
discharge completely to the outside edge
of the vehicle body, including a truck
bed, or as originally designed.
(6) A firefighting vehicle is exempt from
regulations concerning exhaust systems,
mufflers and noise control.

05-29-2008, 09:28 PM	#4
DSMTJ Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Aston, PA Member #1442 My Ride: Callaway Sledgehammer iTrader: (0)	my brother runs a service department, i'll tell him and maybe he'll chime in next time he's on. __________________ Tristian C5 Z06, weekend driver 2003 Jetta GLI VR6/6 Speed, daily beater

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05-29-2008, 09:19 PM	#3
ThePrimerSuspect Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: philly Member #1241 iTrader: (0)	its kind of a gray area. id probably fail it either way. its always been a general rule for me that it HAS to exit the body lines or else i would fail it.

05-29-2008, 09:42 PM	#5
gary Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northampton, PA Member #1638 My Ride: 2004 Hyundai Tiburon iTrader: (1)	Please see section b5. This says it will fail in black and white. 175.75. EXHAUST SYSTEMS. (a) Condition of Exhaust System - All components of the exhaust system shall be in safe operating condition as described in §175.80 (relating to inspection procedure) . (b) Exhaust System Requirements - A vehicle specified under this subchapter shall be constructed, equipped, maintained and operated to prevent engine exhaust gases from penetrating and collecting in any part of the vehicle occupied by the driver or a passenger, in addition to requirements of this title for an emission control system and smoke control for a diesel-powered vehicle. (1) A vehicle specified under this subchapter shall be equipped with a muffler or other effective noise-suppressing system in good working order and in constant operation. A muffler or exhaust system may not be equipped with a cutout, bypass or similar device and a muffler may not show evidence of external repair. (2) The exhaust system of a vehicle may not be modified in a manner which will amplify or increase noise emitted by the motor of a vehicle above the maximum level permitted by Chapter 157 (relating to established sound levels). (3) Headers and side exhaust are permitted if the vehicle meets the requirements of this section. (4) An exposed exhaust system shall be equipped with an adequate heat shield or protective system. (5) An exhaust system shall extend and discharge completely to the outside edge of the vehicle body, including a truck bed, or as originally designed. (6) A firefighting vehicle is exempt from regulations concerning exhaust systems, mufflers and noise control.