Will this pass SMOG?

[NRG]

Espelir 2.75" downpipe, stock cat, catback exhaust 3" and stock ECU. Is it safe to assume that as long as I don't mess with the ECU, it should pass smog?

[GokuSSJ4]

any mods done before the catback, if theres a visual inspection will not pass smog

[Skiracer]

New cars are not due for smog for a couple of years. I'm not sure how many years, but its a long time away O0

[genrec]

New cars are not due for smog for a couple of years.* I'm not sure how many* years, but its a long time away* O0


Thats assuming you don't sale it to a private party...then no matter what , it needs a smog.

[Terry S]

New cars are not due for smog for a couple of years.* I'm not sure how many* years, but its a long time away* O0


Thats assuming you don't sale it to a private party...then no matter what , it needs a smog.


Or if you bring it into state and register it here, i'm pretty sure you have to smog it. I believe snoop passed smog with his 03' and a Vishnu stage 1 kit (full exhaust, cam gears, and an XEDE)

Terry S

[silvery_eagle]

new cars are free from smog for 6 years.... i think

[CACalomino]

Espelir 2.75" downpipe, stock cat, catback* exhaust 3" and stock ECU.* Is it safe to assume that as long as I don't mess with the ECU, it should pass smog?


The sniff test NP it will pass with flying colors. But like GOKU said if they are real meticulous and do a therow visual inspection u will not pass that do to the DP since everything infront of the Cat that is modified has to have a C.A.R.B # on it to be used in CA on public roads.

-Chris

[rammsteinmatt]

Espelir 2.75" downpipe, stock cat, catback exhaust 3" and stock ECU. Is it safe to assume that as long as I don't mess with the ECU, it should pass smog?


The sniff test NP it will pass with flying colors. But like GOKU said if they are real meticulous and do a therow visual inspection u will not pass that do to the DP since everything infront of the Cat that is modified has to have a C.A.R.B # on it to be used in CA on public roads.

-Chris


do you really think they will check for CARB numbers on every single part?
ive been to alot of smog checks and they look through the engine bay real fast, and if anything is shinier than its supposed to be, they look a little longer at it. just flat black everything thats chrome O0

[j_nizzle]

Espelir 2.75" downpipe, stock cat, catback exhaust 3" and stock ECU. Is it safe to assume that as long as I don't mess with the ECU, it should pass smog?


The sniff test NP it will pass with flying colors. But like GOKU said if they are real meticulous and do a therow visual inspection u will not pass that do to the DP since everything infront of the Cat that is modified has to have a C.A.R.B # on it to be used in CA on public roads.

-Chris


do you really think they will check for CARB numbers on every single part?
ive been to alot of smog checks and they look through the engine bay real fast, and if anything is shinier than its supposed to be, they look a little longer at it. just flat black everything thats chrome O0


makes me think if gt40 will pass smog.

[rammsteinmatt]

watch he will, without a problem. now wouldnt that make sense


wonder if he would pass the sniffer though?

[CACalomino]

Espelir 2.75" downpipe, stock cat, catback* exhaust 3" and stock ECU.* Is it safe to assume that as long as I don't mess with the ECU, it should pass smog?


The sniff test NP it will pass with flying colors. But like GOKU said if they are real meticulous and do a therow visual inspection u will not pass that do to the DP since everything infront of the Cat that is modified has to have a C.A.R.B # on it to be used in CA on public roads.

-Chris


do you really think they will check for CARB numbers on every single part?
ive been to alot of smog checks and they look through the engine bay real fast, and if anything is shinier than its supposed to be, they look a little longer at it.* just flat black everything thats chrome* O0


makes me think if gt40 will pass smog.


Ya most places dont rely look for Carb numbers but some do so pick your smogg shop carefully but most would miss the DP anyway's they are just looking for the cat.


As for gt40 passing na it wont pass worth a damn *:2funny: 272/272 *ems huge turbo head work and stroker HAHAHAHAHHAHA would take like 2-3 cats to catch all of that goodness

[Skiracer]

Don't you need the OBDII port for smog test?? If so, if you got AEM EMS, you got no OBDII

[rammsteinmatt]

Don't you need the OBDII port for smog test?? If so, if you got AEM EMS, you got no OBDII


good point, didnt think of that

[Terry S]

Don't you need the OBDII port for smog test?? If so, if you got AEM EMS, you got no OBDII


Correct. One of the big reasons to not get an AEM EMS. and go with a piggy back * ;)

Terry S

[Chris in SD]

I had a bunch of mods, several reflashes and I passed both the visual and the sniffer when I came back to CA last year. The sniffer was no problem, but the visual... well I guess it pays to know where to go. ;)

[jas0n]

bribe.

[j_nizzle]

bribe.


that's why some smog tests cost $200....

[Chris in SD]

No bribes... I think the whole smog test and cert was $50 or something. Like I said, it pays to ask around...

[Dagul]

Interesting... I just might hit you up when the time comes... :grin:

[chuckdashi]

well actually if you bought your car bnew you wont have to go through smog for the first 4 years then ever 2 years after

[j_nizzle]

well actually if you bought your car bnew you wont have to go through smog for the first 4 years then ever 2 years after


does that apply to people selling their cars before owning it for 6 years? i thought owners are responsible to smog their cars before a sale. if im right, the lazy bastages that wont part out their car are kinda screwed then.

[chuckdashi]

well if your bying a car.. its the sellers responsibility to smog the car but youll end up doing it still every 2 years

[Sam Smash]

Cars that are 2002 and newer do not require smog to transfer title. I think in 2006 it will apply to the 03 cars and newer. :police:

[Dagul]

well actually if you bought your car bnew you wont have to go through smog for the first 4 years then ever 2 years after


I bought my 03 used and 07 is going to come just as fast as 06 is... :grin:

[mkim]

I think it would

[chuckdashi]

not really sure... but im sure you can pass with the right $$$

[friski_nardin]

hi everyone, i was just wondering to c if my 03 evo will pass smog? and if not the what r the changes that i have to make in order for me to pass smog,.

turbo back exhaust
white rabbit turbo
zeintronix, afac2
cam 264
larger intercooler
stock ecu
please let me know tanx

[Terry S]

hi everyone, i was just wondering to c if my 03 evo will pass smog? and if not the what r the changes that i have to make in order for me to pass smog,.

turbo back exhaust
white rabbit turbo
zeintronix, afac2
cam 264
larger intercooler
stock ecu
please let me know tanx


Well, I would first recommend you reading this thread from beginning to end. It is clearly spelled out what will and wont pass smog.

But basically, no, you wont pass smog (you'll fail on the visual test).

Terry S

[ryan0]

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vr/smogfaq.htm#BM2535

new car.. after 6 years.

used car under 4 yrs old.. no smog to transfer.

[robm]

It's acutally 4 model years. So if you are selling a used 2003 model year car, it needs to be smogged if sold in 2007 (which may be less than 4 years old).




http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vr/smogfaq.htm#BM2535

new car.. after 6 years.

used car under 4 yrs old.. no smog to transfer.

[*chris*]

i had to smog the car when i registered in cali. i was all stock at the time, minus some defi gauges. they basically just did a quick look over the engine bay, didnt look under the car, and looked at the defis for a couple of min. mainly just staring at them going ....damn those are nice gauges!

the stock trim passes with flying colors. i was nowhere near the maximums they had listed.

[desertRS]

4 years no smog for a new IX rs ????i got one mmmmm........ guesss what getting gutted tonight:)