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jd2ksilver


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posted 03-28-2003 09:34 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for jd2ksilver     send a private message to jd2ksilver   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by jd2ksilver
Just wondered if anyone has had to have their car smog certified as yet? Particularly with the Supercharger?

And your results??

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posted 03-28-2003 09:41 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for CJ     send a private message to CJ   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by CJ
Smog? What's that? We don't have smog here......
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posted 03-28-2003 09:51 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for cmblockhus     send a private message to cmblockhus   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by cmblockhus
John: unless Im wrong new cars dont have to be smoged for the first 5 years, I will call a smog shop we use here at the store and ask

by the way give me a call will you
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I had to have mine smogged last August when it was shipped to CA from Texas. The first 3 shops didn't have a spec on the car (it wasn't even in their book). The 4th shop was able to take care of it, but I don't think they could find a Prowler spec, either, and used the specs from one of the other cars sharing the same engine.

I was surprised at what a hassle it was, for a production car...

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posted 03-28-2003 12:08 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for CWatsonJr     send a private message to CWatsonJr   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by CWatsonJr
JD - I had to have mine smogged because it was shipped from Idaho. It was no problem and passed without a problem. I don't think you will have a problem if you don't give them any information... they have no idea how the car is supposed to be equipped, other than what the labels say under the hood.

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posted 03-28-2003 12:47 PM           send a private message to CWatsonJr   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Todd Cameron
Yep, same thing here. They (in my experience) just plug it in by what the under the hood specs are. Going to be "rough" for those of us who chromed or polished that piece later.
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posted 03-28-2003 01:57 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for jd2ksilver     send a private message to jd2ksilver   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by jd2ksilver
I'm glad I kept those spec pieces. Actually I had new sent to me.
Thanks, for the info people.

Anyone had a smog with a supercharger yet?

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JD, I belive your only hope might be that Rudy see's your post.
He might have your answer, I had mine registered in Arizona and don't have to worry about it. I like others believe that they really don't care what you put on the car, so long as CAT Converters have not been removed and that you have the spec sheet. (JMO).
Good luck.
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posted 03-28-2003 02:57 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for cmblockhus     send a private message to cmblockhus   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by cmblockhus
OK!!! JD, bought car new in what ever year state of Ca. will not have to be biannual checked for the first four years will come due on the fifth year, all resales at time of transfer the every other year exception Calveras County only is the only county in Ca that is not in the biannual program

hope this helps
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thanks for the call John

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posted 03-28-2003 07:27 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for purplecat     send a private message to purplecat   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by purplecat
JD,
Sorry no supercharger here, but mine was shipped from TX to CA when we got it. So it had to be smogged to register.

The main problem we had was finding a shop that would do the smog on it. Everyone was afraid to touch it. 4 shops with male techs would not touch the car. Finally Rita, yes a female said sure and it passed with no problems.

Good luck, let us know what happens.
Dawn

This message has been edited by purplecat on 03-28-2003 at 07:27 PM

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Smog check.....What's that? (heh-heh!!)
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John
I know our's aren't the same set up but I had to get mine certified last fall. It passed the emissions without the cats but failed the visual (for lack of cats). Had a shop fabricate a piece with low profile cats that fit where we removed the Y pipe from. Drove 3 blocks to emissions station, passed, drove back to shop and replaced the Y pipe. I'm keeping the fabricated piece for the next time. Give me a call if you need more info.

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I had mine smog checked here in GA with the Mac Intake installed. I removed the EGR bypass a block away from the test station and put the cricualtion hose back in place. I also went to the trouble of getting copies of the smog diagram because I had my brace painted. It was all a waste of time on my part. The guy didn't even lift the hood. I don't even think he checked for Cats. Car passed no prblems
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If I really remember this correctly a Texas SC Cat w/o cats has passed the tests in Texas, JD, find one of those independent shops and pick the guys brain without your cat there and try to make freinds and then maybe he can give you some inside info,,, When I was in Cali and used two different guys, they both said to run the car warm and in the heat of the day, which to me doesn't make sense...heck ask him if he took do a practice run to see if you pass, the guy in Fallbrook said I could if I needed it, of course it will cost ya....

Just remember, the test is done at a very low speed and the SC shouldn't be a factor

Good Luck
John

BTW, no smog tests in Indiana, no cats needed, 20 more ponys...

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posted 03-28-2003 08:57 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for ed monahan     send a private message to ed monahan   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by ed monahan
They recommend warming the car up because it then burns the fuel more efficiently. If you have to sit in line and wait it is all in vain.
We have inspections every two years. I got collector plates which eliminates the need for the inspection. What a joke the entire process really is.
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posted 03-29-2003 11:08 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for jd2ksilver     send a private message to jd2ksilver   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by jd2ksilver
Thanks all, appreciated.

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Here is my take on inspections in ANY state. All it really is is a source of revenue for that county. It has nothing to do with inspections or smog or anything other then collecting money from you.

All an inspection shows you is that at that precise time, your car passed.

You can drive it out of the inspection parking lot and the mufflers fall off and you still have a good inspection sticker for 1-2 years.

It's kinda like the "required" insurance you have to have in Texas on cars. Some folks pay monthly for a policy and once they get their insurance car (ie. the first month) they then cancel the policy and the card makes it look like they have insurance for 6 months to a year.

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