Any one do you know where I can go to special smog test to pass. I am willing to pay more. I lived in Southern CALF

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Anyone help me??? I am trying to get to pass smog with JDM Type R motor.

 

go to the referee and make it legal. just have everything hookep up as the usdm version. and you should be able to pass the visual and then hope to pass the tailpipe.

 

Bad news, as I think you already know.

In talking to the Referee here in the San Fernando valley, the second that they know it's a JDM, they will bounce you out the door. They WILL know and it's worthless to lie.

Wes

 

Hey, I dont wanna be spreading what may be false info, but i had the same question. I called the Beruo of Automotive Repair (BAR) in San Cramento and asked them if a JDM engine will pass, they connected me to a Ref Station in the (714) are code. I talked to the tech guy anbd explained the situation (Legit bought motor, got the receipt, newer then car, hooked up right) He said that as long as the motor is brought to the USDM emissions specs as outlined in the Helms manual I can pass. Now i have not gone down there yet, so this is just a conversation i had over the phone, take it for what its worth.

 

I just bought 2000 Honda Hatchback with JDM Type R motor(99). I have no ieda how i can pass the smog. Please help me more info.

Thanks

 

maybe I should buy USDM emissions specs part?

Thank

 

Move to michigan, my engine can burn coal and they don' t give a ****,, anyway sorry i can't help good luck and a free BUMP!!!

 

Dashu;

Don't take anybody's word as gospel, and that includes mine.

If in doubt, go to the source!

I'd recommend that you find out where the local Referee station is and go by there to meet with the individual that runs it. This is the person that you will have to deal with in the end.

Take a different car and plan on spending as much time as it takes to be able to talk to him between his working on other cars. (you can't make a "reservation" to just talk) RESPECT HIS TIME.

Tell him what you plan to do and ask what he will require out of you. Have everything outlined and written down on paper. Take notes from what he says.

Wes

 

i duno if u want to do it legal or illegally. cause a person i know has a gsr turbo. he took of his turbo and failed smog twice. i know you can go to shops, and ask them if tehy know any shops that can do smog with the papers. but the sad thing is u pay 200+, i hav a jap spec motor. and im having a problem also, but im just saving my money n paying it.

 

Yeah I too am having smog issues, but mine are related to OBD violations. I already tried paying somebody under the table but he just ran off with my money. $200 is well worth it. Anybody know somebody in the Bay Area?

 

but i think if u fail the actual test once, u cant go to somone under the table. thats what happen with this person i know.

 

isnt that even legal for you to have a 99 engine in a 2000 car?
i thought swaps were suppose to be the same year or newer.

good luck passing, CA smog laws are a bitch

ot:sohc93hatch, who is that girl in your avatar

 

Game is Over! I got guy. The guy will do for me