is it illegal to change your car with custom parts??

Question

just wondering to check if my friends car is legal

when i say custom parts i mean turbo, exhaust, intake, yea that kind of stuff

Answer 1

no its not illegal to change parts on a car if u do it ur self, however if ur adding performance parts to nething i suggest u do u research on what ur doing how it will perform and what it will do to the car if u add a turbo to a 4cyl. engine and atleast do up grade tires, suspension, strengthen the unibody frame or add stronger internals in the motor such as a crank shaft rods or pistions ur gonna cost ur self alot more money obviously the people who have responded dont know ****, its only illegal in a state if to register the car it has to pass an inspection because if u remove emissions controls or take the catalytic converter out or some of the federal emissions standards the car wont pass and u wont be able to register it and at that point the car becomes a drag only car

Answer 2

No, unless the parts are stolen or he altered the Vehicle Identification Number. There are lots of modified cars on the road.

Of course, there are some modifications which would make it illegal to drive it on the street, but the car would still be legal.

Answer 3

some parts have legal requirements like the catalytic converter or the exhaust system (varies by State law), but most parts are okay to replace.

Answer 4

it just depends what you change . if you change the exhast and it doesnt meet leagal standards in your city its illeagal . every city has its little laws that it could be leagal or illeagal..

Answer 5

what part??? chasis or engine? they both have unique number, so it's illegal to change it without reporting it.

Answer 6

Nope. But, I have a question? Are you jealous of he has the money to do that and you don't?

Answer 7

as long as you abide by the law

Answer 8

DEPENDS