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Feb 26, 2007 | 01:45 PM

DKYamada

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passing smog (state Ref) California

Well im aquiring a civic that needs to be smogged by a state ref due to the non-op title it has right now.

Im removing the turbo and replacing the head with a stock gsr header.

I was wondering if i need to remove anything else.

It has a bar'd b18 already so i dont need to worry about the swap. I was wondering if anyone has an idea on how much it'll cost me to have it passed by a state ref. Other then that, is there anything else i should check before i bring it in?

thanks

Feb 26, 2007 | 04:18 PM

jay_cue

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Re: passing smog (state Ref) California (DKYamada)

why would you need to go back to the ref if it already has a bar'd motor

Feb 26, 2007 | 04:21 PM

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Re: passing smog (state Ref) California (DKYamada)

Give your local ref a call. It shouldn't cost too much.

Feb 27, 2007 | 04:14 PM

DKYamada

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Re: passing smog (jay_cue)

its been non-op for about 2 years. Someone told me i needed to bring it to a state ref since its been umder non-op

Feb 27, 2007 | 05:49 PM

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Re: passing smog (DKYamada)

i'd just call the DMV with the VIN or license plate# and ask what it will take to re-register this car. you might just have to smog it, not necessarily re-bar it. good luck and keep us posted.

Feb 28, 2007 | 12:03 AM

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Re: passing smog (DKYamada)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DKYamada »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">its been non-op for about 2 years. Someone told me i needed to bring it to a state ref since its been umder non-op</TD></TR></TABLE>

no. since its already been certified throgh the ref, you should be able to just take it to a smog station.

Feb 28, 2007 | 08:05 AM

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Re: passing smog (jay_cue)

Correct!

But everything has to match what is listed on the bar label.

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Mar 4, 2007 | 05:10 PM

DKYamada

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Re: passing smog (thesmogman)

so bascily i can just take it to any smog place? I was told i had to take it to a "Smog Test Only" site now.

Im so lost.....

Im not sure all the time im going to end up putting in the car to pass smog is worth it

Mar 5, 2007 | 08:53 PM

DKYamada

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Re: passing smog (DKYamada)

Does anyone have a direct # i can call? either directly to someone in the DMV for a shop that would know?

I spent over an hour trying to talk to the DMV....ANd still didnt get a straight answer

Mar 5, 2007 | 09:12 PM

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Re: passing smog (DKYamada)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DKYamada »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Does anyone have a direct # i can call? either directly to someone in the DMV for a shop that would know?</TD></TR></TABLE>

1-800-777-0133

Mar 11, 2007 | 08:47 PM

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DKYamada

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Re: passing smog (hazw8st)

does anyone know if i either put a gsr or ls header which one would pass smog test? or would i need a whole different one (keep in mind its a bar'd ITR motor)

Mar 11, 2007 | 10:32 PM

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Re: passing smog (DKYamada)

either one should work fine... I when I got my GSR swap BAR certified it had an LS exhaust manifold on it.

Apr 7, 2007 | 07:29 PM

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Re: passing smog (hazw8st)

PMed you hazw8st, got the dough, hook me up

May 3, 2007 | 05:52 PM

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Re: passing smog (lek9l)

can someone give me hazw8st's info, I need his help really bad. please

May 5, 2007 | 10:55 AM

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Re: passing smog (DKYamada)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DKYamada »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so bascily i can just take it to any smog place? I was told i had to take it to a "Smog Test Only" site now.

Im so lost.....

Im not sure all the time im going to end up putting in the car to pass smog is worth it

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Any "Smog Test Only" site is different from a State Ref. Test and Repair stations tend to be the most leneint, smog test only tends to be a little more firmer, and State Ref's, depending upon where you live, could pull out the white glove and give you the full cavity search.

May 9, 2007 | 05:57 PM

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Re: passing smog (jdmpulsar)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jdmpulsar »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">can someone give me hazw8st's info, I need his help really bad. please</TD></TR></TABLE>

same here....

May 9, 2007 | 07:30 PM

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Re: passing smog (ph)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ph »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

same here....</TD></TR></TABLE>

My god people. How do you have so much trouble with the stupid smog testing process? I've NEVER had this many issues that I needed to enlist someone help. Its a damn Honda, they run clean to begin with. Keep things stock or CARB certified and you're set.

Jul 14, 2007 | 11:21 PM

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does anyone know how long state ref is good for?

Jul 16, 2007 | 12:44 PM

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Re: passing smog (state Ref) California (DKYamada)

check my sig. lmk whats up brotha!!!!

Jul 16, 2007 | 03:47 PM

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Re: (TANGO28)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TANGO28 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">does anyone know how long state ref is good for?</TD></TR></TABLE>

What do you mean? Once you pass the ref inspection its good "forever" at this point. Unless they change the laws. Of course if you change engines then its time to head back also.