I failed for too much hydrocarbons at 25 mph but not at 15mph... My car was warmed up well before the test.. I even tried that emissions test passer fluid but i still failed! what can i do to fix this? this is my setup

d16y8 sohc vtec
akimoto intake
dc sport header
5zigen catback..

thanks in advance!

 

Get off the computer and go call the Oregon police. That should help. . .


[Modified by The Dude, 10:13 PM 3/13/2002]

 

you're such a *****

 

how much did you fail by?

what are the readings and what are the limits.

 

You probably need a new cat.....too many hydros is also a sign of running rich. Possilby a bad O2 sensor as well.

 

Me? A *****? Nah.

Like I said when you PM'ed me, you chose to mock us when we tried to protect you, a fellow member, so I just want to make sure that it doesn't happen again and that you've learned your lesson.

I think losing $200 should be enough of a lesson, oh wait that's right, $2000 was the right amount. Well good luck on emissions and getting your two thousand dollars back.

Jason-

I do feel sorry for you, really, I do.

 

I failed by a good amount actually. at 15mph i BARELY passed the hydros and at 25 i was over by about 50%!

so you think its either i need a new cat or I need a new o2 sensor? where would i get that and is it easy to install?

 

sounds like the converter wasnt hot enough.............how many miles on the engine? how are the plugs? is yout timing advanced?

next time you go in for a retest make sure you have good plugs in. retard your timing to the minimium factory spec and take it out for a good hard blast to make sure the converter is very hot. leave the car running until the guy is ready to bring it in.

alot of times i find cars that fail because the converter is getting kinda old so they really need a good hard run to get them up to working temprature. on hondas you have to literly beat the hell out of it to get them to wake up........

good luck.

 

yeah.. you sound really sincere there...

 

Actually I really do. I hate to see such potential become a scam. Someone needs to get the seller!

Jason-

 

I have a caalytic converter for a single cam ek........50 bucks...Im in VA too

 

Changing your oil will help, this is an often overlooked helper. Run the best gas you can get and the highest octane. Mobil and then Chevron are my top two fav's. Double what ever mileage you went for before getting there if it was under 10 miles. 15 miles is a good a shot if your cat is toast.

Ps You do have a cat in there correct?

Later
Steve
Az Rsx
150 mph club


[Modified by Prisma76, 3:46 AM 3/14/2002]

 

I thought you were supposed to get the cheapest gas because they burn quicker for smog?