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2023 Forte GT aftermarket exhaust

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Hey guys! So I got a 23 Forte GT recently, and I was thinking of getting an aftermarket exhaust. I was looking into the XForce Valved Exhaust, but the only issue is the secondary cats being removed, which would cause Emissions inspection issues.

Anybody have any recommendations for systems that would still pass inspections?

Thank you!
 
#4 ·
Xforce will pass emissions. You still have your primary cat. Theres no sensors in the secondary cats, so by removing them you will not get a CEL Xforce is 10% off currently, and we offer free shipping to lower 48, Id be happy to hook ya up!
I already was let know by a representative that it wouldn’t pass inspection in my state. Now I’m conflicted
 
#8 ·
You just need to keep your OEM set up and swap it out for inspections. A few hours of headache for a year of fun.
 
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This. I know a few people that swap headers on their Coyote Mustangs each year for emissions, and that job sucks. This is nothing by comparison and well worth the effort
 
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