Just registered on the forums but have been reading for a while and getting lots of great info here as I fix up my 1987 Dodge Raider.

Did a search and see lots of people here bypass the Reed Valve completely but I was told I'd need it to pass inspection here in New York.

Among other things the '87 Raider (I call Sid) was suffering from neglect. The catalytic converter was backed up and the heat build-up caused that thin pipe from exhaust manifold to the reed valve to blow-out and self-destruct.

Any ideas or contacts for someone who sells or fabricates this part would be greatly appreciated.

try car-part.com. looks like 3 yards have exhaust mani's in NY and they might have your pipe. I believe it is called the secondary air pipe; part# MD113958. I had no luck finding a new one last time i searched.

Unless you're an emissions purist, I'd just block it off and gut the cat.
87 is past cutoff here anyways, so it really is just personal preference.

Welcome!

EDIT:
It's 26 model years or older, I was thinking 20, so gutting the cat and removing the reed valve aren't legal options. That'll teach me to post at midnight...

Thanks for the great info, it's got me headed in the right direction. I thought I'd post some before and in-process photos of the Raider.
Pix in posted 4 sale ad..
Pix once in my driveway...

Recent pix with new tires & rims, correct headlights & bezels, custom front bumper, etc. It's getting there...

...and the correct rims look better than the Toyota steelies, too!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Where upstate are ya if you don't mind me asking? I'm between Utica and Rome.