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Originally Posted by Shmoo
Yes, they do. If you read the EO article from CARB on the Greddy kit for the GSR, it clearly shows that a new Greddy equipped GSR puts out less "smog" than a new GSR in every possible area of the test.
I don't know if it really has anything to do with heating the cat up better, but rather something the turbo does to the efficiency of fuel combustion to make it cleaner all the way around.
I don't know if it really has anything to do with heating the cat up better, but rather something the turbo does to the efficiency of fuel combustion to make it cleaner all the way around.
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Originally Posted by VTEC-Power
they why don't you think you will pass Shmoo?
Secondly, I had a nasty oil burning problem that had me going through 3 quarts every 1000 miles, so my cat is probably toast.
Timing is running out, so I need to figure this out....
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Originally Posted by VTEC-Power
so get a new CAT, and doesn't matter if you have the C.A.R.B. #'s they will just fail you for popping the hood, they are real assholes
Worse comes to worse, I have plenty of money to bribe someone with. And if that doesn't work, I will go back to slow ass N/A until I can get it passed.
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Originally Posted by VTEC-Power
they why don't you think you will pass Shmoo?
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Originally Posted by MarshyTheKid
Why won't you be able to pass? Just because you have a swap? I'm planning on doing a swap on a CRX this spring or summer with a ITR, I don't know what I'd do if I couldn't pass smog. I know of no places in Washington that would pass me for some cash.
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Originally Posted by VTEC-Power
No way you will pass, as soon as they pop the hood they will fail you. No way that engine is stock in the car they will say
Just like if your swap were looked over by the state ref and passed inspection, it would be perfectly legal and "smoggable".
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Originally Posted by Shmoo
Have you even looked at the smog laws in your state? They won't be as anal about engine swaps and such like they are in California, but make sure you are familiar with the regulations and take the necessary actions to ensure the swap is legal.
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Swaps might pass emissions part, but not visual exception. Sure you can take your car to a state ref. buy have a nice time if they give you a referee ticket, and have to make your car stock again, believe me happens to often