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MiNeSEK 03-08-2013 08:20 AM
Just came back from smog!
 
Took it to a garage that does smogs in town.. The car i bought didnt pass somg! He said it wouldnt pass because the check engine lights on, the intake was for a different car, no cat and the headers didnt the carb sticker on it.

He gave me a number for a bar ref but he thinks it still wont pass.

Any ideas or advice in how to pass a smg with what ive got? or know anyone? LOL

Thanks!

B_Swapped93 03-08-2013 08:55 AM
Re: Just came back from smog!
 
I assume you live in Cali ? can you not find someone who will pass you under the table(flash them some cash). There are places like that where I am im sure you can find one if you don't want the hastle of passing legitly

24TEN 03-08-2013 08:57 AM
Re: Just came back from smog!
 
Yeah, you repair as needed/indicated. Or you find someone that will overlook visual but I'm guessing you're in CA since you stated "CARB" sticker. You'll more or less fail anyway without a catalytic convertor.

MiNeSEK 03-08-2013 09:10 AM
Re: Just came back from smog!
 
Originally Posted by B_Swapped93 (Post 48543651)
I assume you live in Cali ? can you not find someone who will pass you under the table(flash them some cash). There are places like that where I am im sure you can find one if you don't want the hastle of passing legitly
Originally Posted by 24TEN (Post 48543660)
Yeah, you repair as needed/indicated. Or you find someone that will overlook visual but I'm guessing you're in CA since you stated "CARB" sticker. You'll more or less fail anyway without a catalytic convertor.
Yea, i live in cali. I wish i knew someone. I just checked the vin and its passed smog 7 out of 7.. The guy i bough it from said he knew a guy that passes his smog but i try to get a hold of the guy who sold me the car and hes not responding or replying back. Its got a B16 btw and i read somewhere to tell em it was from a del sol/civic and i mentioned it but the smog tester said the engine needed to be newer and mines from a 94? im guessing.. My hatch is a 97. I shouldve said it was from a 99-00 civic but didnt think of it at the time.. Guess ill have to buy the oem stuff and try again. i spoke to a bar rep and nothing..

B_Swapped93 03-08-2013 09:17 AM
Re: Just came back from smog!
 
Originally Posted by MiNeSEK (Post 48543727)
Yea, i live in cali. I wish i knew someone.
im sure there are TONS of tuning shops in cali you could go to one and ask. Im 100% sure you're not the only one running w/o a cat or other emmisions components. That's what I did and we have pretty strict rules for emmisons In Ontario(Canada). Not cat or evap system for me.

MiNeSEK 03-08-2013 09:30 AM
Re: Just came back from smog!
 
Originally Posted by B_Swapped93 (Post 48543763)
im sure there are TONS of tuning shops in cali you could go to one and ask. Im 100% sure you're not the only one running w/o a cat or other emmisions components. That's what I did and we have pretty strict rules for emmisons In Ontario(Canada). Not cat or evap system for me.
Yea. I'm new here and just moved out here. I just got a hold of what seems like a smog station that'll pass me. Wish me luck! Ha

grumblemarc 03-08-2013 12:15 PM
Re: Just came back from smog!
 
This whole discussion about illegal smogs will get this thread locked.

94EG8 03-08-2013 12:34 PM
Re: Just came back from smog!
 
Originally Posted by B_Swapped93 (Post 48543763)
That's what I did and we have pretty strict rules for emmisons In Ontario(Canada). Not cat or evap system for me.
Ontario does not have strict emissions rules from what I recall. Plug into the scanner and check for codes and see if all the readiness monitors have been set. California on the other hand has absolutely ridiculous rules.

B_Swapped93 03-08-2013 01:54 PM
Re: Just came back from smog!
 
Originally Posted by 94EG8 (Post 48544494)
Ontario does not have strict emissions rules from what I recall. Plug into the scanner and check for codes and see if all the readiness monitors have been set. California on the other hand has absolutely ridiculous rules.
Our rules got updated my car WAS safe from testing(almost 20 y/o) but nope now i'll have to get it etested till it dies....as of jan 1st 2013

94EG8 03-08-2013 02:10 PM
Re: Just came back from smog!
 
Originally Posted by B_Swapped93 (Post 48544777)
Our rules got updated my car WAS safe from testing(almost 20 y/o) but nope now i'll have to get it etested till it dies....as of jan 1st 2013
Yes, but the rules a pretty lenient compared to California's, not great, but it could be worse. Luckily we still have nothing here.

B_Swapped93 03-08-2013 02:15 PM
Re: Just came back from smog!
 
Originally Posted by 94EG8 (Post 48544832)
the rules a pretty lenient compared to California's,
:agree: But ya lucky you for not having to deal with them

redtherocket 03-08-2013 03:06 PM
Re: Just came back from smog!
 
I live in Ontario and the emissions aren't that strict..

If you can't pass, go to Brampton. Someone would be happy to be bought off for a clean sheet...

Christ, back home up north we don't even have it..

ekb16 03-08-2013 03:06 PM
Re: Just came back from smog!
 
a check engine light on in cali is a 100% fail every time and sames goes for no cat

B_Swapped93 03-08-2013 03:10 PM
Re: Just came back from smog!
 
Originally Posted by redtherocket (Post 48545036)
I live in Ontario and the emissions aren't that strict..

If you can't pass, go to Brampton. Someone would be happy to be bought off for a clean sheet...

Christ, back home up north we don't even have it..
well strict in the sense that my 19 y/o car should/would have been exempt but no they had to change it.

redtherocket 03-08-2013 03:29 PM
Re: Just came back from smog!
 
I had an four eyed 5.0 Mustang that I took advantage that exempt thing...

The puppy stunk...

MiNeSEK 03-08-2013 05:46 PM
Re: Just came back from smog!
 
Originally Posted by 94EG8 (Post 48544494)
Ontario does not have strict emissions rules from what I recall. Plug into the scanner and check for codes and see if all the readiness monitors have been set. California on the other hand has absolutely ridiculous rules.
Originally Posted by B_Swapped93 (Post 48544777)
Our rules got updated my car WAS safe from testing(almost 20 y/o) but nope now i'll have to get it etested till it dies....as of jan 1st 2013
Originally Posted by 94EG8 (Post 48544832)
Yes, but the rules a pretty lenient compared to California's, not great, but it could be worse. Luckily we still have nothing here.
Originally Posted by B_Swapped93 (Post 48544844)
:agree: But ya lucky you for not having to deal with them
Originally Posted by redtherocket (Post 48545036)
I live in Ontario and the emissions aren't that strict..

If you can't pass, go to Brampton. Someone would be happy to be bought off for a clean sheet...

Christ, back home up north we don't even have it..
Originally Posted by ekb16 (Post 48545037)
a check engine light on in cali is a 100% fail every time and sames goes for no cat
Originally Posted by B_Swapped93 (Post 48545052)
well strict in the sense that my 19 y/o car should/would have been exempt but no they had to change it.
Originally Posted by redtherocket (Post 48545103)
I had an four eyed 5.0 Mustang that I took advantage that exempt thing...

The puppy stunk...
Thanks for the info guys! The guy I bought it from had a guy, and illegal smog. Still in the system it's smogged. Went to the DMV and got the title transferred and a very kind lady exempt me from the smog, just paid for a transferring fee and got that squared away. In another 2 years I gotta go back. (:

bmore ek 03-09-2013 07:03 PM
Re: Just came back from smog!
 
im in maryland and here they just plug a computer up an as long as no check engine light you will pass. easy as can be . glad to hear you straightened it out

jkhan720 03-09-2013 08:17 PM
Re: Just came back from smog!
 
fck smog lol

Fnix 03-09-2013 09:38 PM
Re: Just came back from smog!
 
Why would you fail for a CEL? A CEL doesnt always mean a safety or emissions issue.

MiNeSEK 03-09-2013 11:18 PM
Re: Just came back from smog!
 
Originally Posted by bmore ek (Post 48548357)
im in maryland and here they just plug a computer up an as long as no check engine light you will pass. easy as can be . glad to hear you straightened it out
Thanks! Huge weight off my shoulders now! California sucks I should've stayed in Texas! :cry:

MiNeSEK 03-09-2013 11:19 PM
Re: Just came back from smog!
 
Originally Posted by jkhan720 (Post 48548524)
fck smog lol
Agreed!

MiNeSEK 03-09-2013 11:22 PM
Re: Just came back from smog!
 
Originally Posted by Fnix (Post 48548691)
Why would you fail for a CEL? A CEL doesnt always mean a safety or emissions issue.
CEL?

Theoriginaldead 03-09-2013 11:58 PM
Re: Just came back from smog!
 
i would honestly just go get what you need done. go get the a cat (like 40$) go to your local junk yard and grab a set of headers of another honda and the intake shouldnt matter. switch everything out real quick get the check engine light turned off and go get it smogged yo. and once your done switch everything back


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