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Old 04-03-11, 08:25 PM
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CA failed smog test

so i passed all tests but the 15mph test,
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my co2% measured 12.3, the O2% measured 3.9, the HC measured 98, and the NO2 measured 1009

the guy said im probably running lean at these points. anybody have any idea what could be wrong and how i fix this.

also, he told me about a way i c an avoid smog for 2 years, does anybody know anything about this as well?
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https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...1&d=1186208819

maybe this will help give you a little direction.. Lots of smog threads out there. search it as much as possible. I solved my smog issues this way with the info on this sight with never working on a rotory or ever dealing with smog issues in my life. TONS of guidance here.
Old 04-04-11, 05:00 PM
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Try this thead. Its USEFUL.....https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ight=EMISSIONS

Tell us this, what is ACCEPTABLE for those items you listed???? Your readings would have passed in Texas unless I misread something. Look at the thread above and you'll see he has downloaded the test results for HIS vehicle and that document shows what is allowable in Texas and most other states.
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dont live in CA and you wont have smog problems.
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Man, I wish there was some way to systematically look through old threads that specifically relate to what one is looking for. Seems to me that something that could do this would be of extraordinary value on a forum where topics have been covered innumerable times before...
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Man, I wish there was some way to systematically look through old threads that specifically relate to what one is looking for. Seems to me that something that could do this would be of extraordinary value on a forum where topics have been covered innumerable times before...
Please tell me that you are not serious.
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Please tell me that you are not serious.
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Man, I wish there was some way to systematically look through old threads that specifically relate to what one is looking for. Seems to me that something that could do this would be of extraordinary value on a forum where topics have been covered innumerable times before...
That sounds like a big waste of time. Making new threads is the only way to get a fast answer on a big forum.
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okokok i get it, ill search more. but thank you guys for the links...
looks like i need to get out of CA..
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hey bro i had same problem just get a bottle of seafoam and dump it into your gas tank before heading to the place and only have less than a quarter tank probly like two gallons of gas. i passed w flying colors emissions were cut in half. make sure to whip the car around a few corners to mix up the gas swanging works aswell.
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