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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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inspection question about emission test

with jpipe, racepipe(3rd cat delete), straight pipe(precat delete), catback.
can I still pass the emission test??
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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depends on what state= some are easy some are tight
in general- you can do what you want AFTER the last cat- but all the cats must be in place and working to pass

You can do headers- some states require proof of CARB certification on the part, you can change cats- but removed...who are you trying to kid?

They plug a code reader and sometimes a sophisticated scanner to see whats really going on with your cars running condition while its being tested

Also note- the car computer knows if you disconnected the baterry or otherwise reset the ECU to clear a check engine light- and will tell the smog machine its not ready to be tested! for a few weeks!!
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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Why would you think a modern car with no catalytic converters would pass an emissions test?
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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Not even close. Don't waste your time trying. 3rd cat delete only, yes, you can pass. Precats, no way.

In some states if they see that you've removed the convertors, they can take your car. This is one reason why, even on my old Buick, I have the factory style heat shields welded to my test pipe to make it look like a cat.
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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The smog machine checks the monitors to see how many have been completed, in CA. we check to see if more than 3 are not done it will fail ,2 or less your cool. Also even with the fake cats i can still tell if a cat is hollow by the amount of HCs and NOx output/Levels.
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 05:54 AM
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Let this be a lesson to all- Keep you stock parts in a box in the gargage- so you can swap them on as needed
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 01tl4tl
Let this be a lesson to all- Keep you stock parts in a box in the gargage- so you can swap them on as needed
good one

but not in NYC u dont need them for inspection
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 10:02 AM
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then sell them for the cash!
but other states with actual smog/vehicle inspections....make room on a shelf for that box~
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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then sell them for the cash!
but other states with actual smog/vehicle inspections....make room on a shelf for that multitude of boxes~
Fixed it for ya.
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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This is more of a Transmission problem, TCS traction control. Could be one of the speed senors.
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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oh thank god...lol I was going to buy precat delete kit but nvm..
I currrently have catback, jpipe, and race pipe for 3rd cat delete just for the exhaust system..
thx for the informative replies guys!
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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NO.....without a catalytic converter you will not pass your smog check. However, if you bought your car new then you dont have to pass a smog check in the first five years ( in cali). I have FULL ATLP setup and I kept my catalytic converter for later on. Check up on it and see what your state requires.
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 01:33 AM
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pretty sure ur fine unless the check engine goes on, right?

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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 01:43 AM
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i live in pennsylvania
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 02:46 AM
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have you checked with the local inspection station- the rest of us are guessing your state law
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