Almost failed CA dyno emissions test with mild (CARB approved) modifications
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Almost failed CA dyno emissions test with mild (CARB approved) modifications
I came very close to failing the hydrocarbon part of California's dyno test. At 15mph the measured HC level (in PPM) was 59 - another 2PPM and I would have been above the 60PPM max at this speed. The 25mph level was 15, well under the 43 maximum at this level. My CO and NO numbers were well under the limits.
My car is a 2000 with 28k miles and with a Comptech intake, header (both CARB approved) and a Comptech exhaust. Stock cat, timing and everything else.
I ran the car on the highway first to get it up to temperature.
Any ideas why I came so close to failing? What were other people's numbers?
My car is a 2000 with 28k miles and with a Comptech intake, header (both CARB approved) and a Comptech exhaust. Stock cat, timing and everything else.
I ran the car on the highway first to get it up to temperature.
Any ideas why I came so close to failing? What were other people's numbers?
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Re: Almost failed CA dyno emissions test with mild (bcruz.pissed.off.spec)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bcruz.pissed.off.spec »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">were you using 91 octane gas? </TD></TR></TABLE>
That's the highest grade available in CA!
That's the highest grade available in CA!
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Re: Almost failed CA dyno emissions test with mild (zygspeed)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by zygspeed »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
That's the highest grade available in CA! </TD></TR></TABLE>
And a bargain at $2.50 a gallon.
That's the highest grade available in CA! </TD></TR></TABLE>
And a bargain at $2.50 a gallon.
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Re: Almost failed CA dyno emissions test with mild (norice)
Could bolt on parts like I/H/E affect emissions? Correct me if I'm wrong, but as far as I know, they just improve airflow and improving airflow will not worsen emissions.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TypeRWanter »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Damn you Cali guys get shafted!
Here in GA, 93 octane is 2.23 a gallon .</TD></TR></TABLE>
u suck.
Here in GA, 93 octane is 2.23 a gallon .</TD></TR></TABLE>
u suck.
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you guys all suck ...$5.00/gal in Japan!
Change your oil, oil filter and air filter, before doing an emissions test. It **might** help.
Change your oil, oil filter and air filter, before doing an emissions test. It **might** help.
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that wasn't my point. my point is, to pass cali smog, you need to run 87 octane or at least 89. the lower the octane, the more complete the burn=cleaner emissions.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bcruz.pissed.off.spec »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">that wasn't my point. my point is, to pass cali smog, you need to run 87 octane or at least 89. the lower the octane, the more complete the burn=cleaner emissions.</TD></TR></TABLE>
But wouldnt that hurt the ITR? because you are suppose to pump 91 or higher
But wouldnt that hurt the ITR? because you are suppose to pump 91 or higher
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Re: Almost failed CA dyno emissions test with mild (CARB approved) modifications (norice)
How much oil does your ITR burn?
That'll spike HCs through the roof. It'll burn the gas, but the oil just turns to soot and makes emissions sniffers unhappy.
You've got a while to worry about it again, but a cleaned combustion chamber (direct spray solvent) and fresh spark plugs do the best for that problem. Of course... oil soot residue is a bigger problem than emissions... but rebuilds should be done for more than passing smog, eh?
Although I don't condone purposeful pollution... the things that bring me joy are often fueled by gasoline. God Bless Honda.
That'll spike HCs through the roof. It'll burn the gas, but the oil just turns to soot and makes emissions sniffers unhappy.
You've got a while to worry about it again, but a cleaned combustion chamber (direct spray solvent) and fresh spark plugs do the best for that problem. Of course... oil soot residue is a bigger problem than emissions... but rebuilds should be done for more than passing smog, eh?
Although I don't condone purposeful pollution... the things that bring me joy are often fueled by gasoline. God Bless Honda.
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Re: Almost failed CA dyno emissions test with mild (ITR 98-0652)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ITR 98-0652 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How much oil does your ITR burn?
That'll spike HCs through the roof. It'll burn the gas, but the oil just turns to soot and makes emissions sniffers unhappy.
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I'm running Mobil 1 so burn the usual quart every 3k miles.
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You've got a while to worry about it again,
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Might be doing it again in a month or so because I am going to sell my car.
I'll try new plugs and an oil change etc. Thanks for the feedback.
That'll spike HCs through the roof. It'll burn the gas, but the oil just turns to soot and makes emissions sniffers unhappy.
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I'm running Mobil 1 so burn the usual quart every 3k miles.
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You've got a while to worry about it again,
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Might be doing it again in a month or so because I am going to sell my car.
I'll try new plugs and an oil change etc. Thanks for the feedback.
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Re: Almost failed CA dyno emissions test with mild (norice)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by norice »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Might be doing it again in a month or so because I am going to sell my car.
I'll try new plugs and an oil change etc. Thanks for the feedback.</TD></TR></TABLE>
If you sell the car within 90 days of passing your smog test you will not have to get the car retested.
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Might be doing it again in a month or so because I am going to sell my car.
I'll try new plugs and an oil change etc. Thanks for the feedback.</TD></TR></TABLE>
If you sell the car within 90 days of passing your smog test you will not have to get the car retested.
Austin
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Re: (disordeR)
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comptech icebox/JDM 4-1/CARB cat/T1R</TD></TR></TABLE>
Did you fail the sniffer test or the visual inspection? The JDM 4-1 will fail the visual.
comptech icebox/JDM 4-1/CARB cat/T1R</TD></TR></TABLE>
Did you fail the sniffer test or the visual inspection? The JDM 4-1 will fail the visual.
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Did you fail the sniffer test or the visual inspection? The JDM 4-1 will fail the visual.</TD></TR></TABLE>
wont fail with a heatshield.
Did you fail the sniffer test or the visual inspection? The JDM 4-1 will fail the visual.</TD></TR></TABLE>
wont fail with a heatshield.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by norice »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Did you fail the sniffer test or the visual inspection? The JDM 4-1 will fail the visual.</TD></TR></TABLE>
failed the sniffer, passed the visual.
the JDM4-1 had a heat shield over it.
i believe, most aftermarket cats will NOT pass CARB. kinda sucks with the current car cause it runs rich like a pig.
Did you fail the sniffer test or the visual inspection? The JDM 4-1 will fail the visual.</TD></TR></TABLE>
failed the sniffer, passed the visual.
the JDM4-1 had a heat shield over it.
i believe, most aftermarket cats will NOT pass CARB. kinda sucks with the current car cause it runs rich like a pig.
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i was lead to believe that carsound cat's would pass smog (I have the smsp 2.5" carsound). Which is why I refrained from getting a test pipe. sigh..
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