Max mods with smog?
08-01-03, 06:59 AM
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Max mods with smog?
i was wondering what kind of setup would make decent HP, but still pass CA visual inspection (and tail pipe for that matter, but thats alot easyier) would 99+ turbos be the way to go with a piggy back computer, catback and a hi flow cat or what?, also how much HP could one make?
08-01-03, 10:57 AM
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The best way to run your car in Cali, if you don't want to swap out parts every 2 years or bribe, is:
*cat-back
*downpipe -- technically should fail visual but most smog techs will not realize this
*hi-flow cat
*cheap bastard stock air box mod
*Greddy SMIC or HKS FMIC (CARB certified)
*M2 ecu
In reality, you can usually pass with an aftermarket intake and IC. Most smog inspectors aren't super **** about mods like that. You can also run the PFC and swap the stock ecu back in for the test -- pretty quick and easy swap.
*cat-back
*downpipe -- technically should fail visual but most smog techs will not realize this
*hi-flow cat
*cheap bastard stock air box mod
*Greddy SMIC or HKS FMIC (CARB certified)
*M2 ecu
In reality, you can usually pass with an aftermarket intake and IC. Most smog inspectors aren't super **** about mods like that. You can also run the PFC and swap the stock ecu back in for the test -- pretty quick and easy swap.
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Failing Smog Due to PFC?
Has anyone with a PFC failed the California smog tests?
My understanding is that there is a potential for failing the visual inspection because with the PFC the "check engine light" does not illuminate when the ignition switch is first turned on.
I just want to know if anyone has actually failed for this reason alone.
My understanding is that there is a potential for failing the visual inspection because with the PFC the "check engine light" does not illuminate when the ignition switch is first turned on.
I just want to know if anyone has actually failed for this reason alone.
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