Hey everyone, I took my car to a shop today to get an emissions test done. I failed the test, and I have gotten my car inspected there as well 2 months prior.

So here is my setup as far as emissions is concerned; I have a JDM F22B DOHC swap, ebay intake, ebay headers, Carsound Cat, Apex-i Dunk exhaust. Changed the oil not to long ago, and the swap was done in 2003, spark plugs and wires were changed then. I also passed at another place, but don't remember where it was located, so I took it to this place which did my inspection.

Heres the dilema, the print-out they gave me said (N/A) across the whole chart. Then it said (Invalid) under the (reading) section. The man at the counter said they needed run a special emissions test to locate the problem of invaild readings. This test costs $147.00!! , I say bullshit...He also said the reason I might of failed is because of my exhaust, but he's not positive.

My question is, did they fail me because my aftermarket exhaust? Should I take it somewhere else? Someone help me out here!!

 

I'm going to take my car to a different place, but just wondering if anyone has enocunter this so called "special emissions test"...any input put would greatly be appreicated.

 

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sounds bogus to me but just a guess.....I would like to know too since I am in VA and might have to get an aftermarket (OEM replacement type) CAT....

 

make sure your car was well warmed up before the test. i took it cold and it failed like a clogged v8. took it to a diff place when it was warmed up and passed better than a new car ive never heard anything about exhaust crap like that, they probally think your a ricer and dont know anything about smog tests. sounds like a wheelbarrel full of BS!

 

just move to New Orleans you dont have to wory about emmissions, just rain.

 

Thanks for everyone's input. I'm going to try again today and see if I can pass.

I rather have rain then snow anyday...; )

 

i live in va and ive never heard of anyone taking a emissions test? wtf. im running magnaflow high flow cat, megan header, and custom 2.5 exhaust and no resonator and my inspections come and go with no emissions testing......

 

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Thanks helicopter201, I started my car this morning and left it running while I was showering and eating breakfast...(wasting GAS!!! AHHH!!!). Anyways I took it to another place, (Craven Tires) and I passed without any problems. The only flaw is I had to wait 45 minutes but that didn't bother me. I would advise anyone going for emissions testing to warm there vehicle up prior to getting it tested.

Now for the other place...I don't think I will be returning even if it was because my car wasn't warmed up. Others beware off the "Special Emissions Test" , I did spend $56 total on two different tests, but that out weighs the $147 by a mile...You've been warned!!

 

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Well, if you own the vehicle for more then 2 years you will need to do an emissions test, but they will also ask you to do it when you renew your vehicle regristration.

Yes, I have gone through inspections yearly but the emissions is determined by the state and DMV record of your vehicle. If you haven't gone through emissions test and plan on keeping your car you will eventually.

 

mark whats up man its johnny

try taking it somewhere else I would tell you to take it to manassas but I know thats kinda far for you. I took mine to bp gas station off of 66 but it was just inspection and I already failed cuz I had the test pipe on and I did it at a different place. And the guy passed me even though I had the rejection sticker from the test pipe and I didnt even bother switching. I was really lucky but you shouldnt have a problem passing emissions cuz you got the cat.

 

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Well, if you own the vehicle for more then 2 years you will need to do an emissions test, but they will also ask you to do it when you renew your vehicle regristration.

Yes, I have gone through inspections yearly but the emissions is determined by the state and DMV record of your vehicle. If you haven't gone through emissions test and plan on keeping your car you will eventually. </TD></TR></TABLE>

who is telling you this... i have a daily driven lsvtec civic ive had for 6 years now. no emissions testing at all.. evidently people over here on the southwest side of things are **** about that stuff...