Didnt pass smog even cheating....
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Didnt pass smog even cheating....
So i went to get a smog today and i had a friend that said he would help me pass but nope. My HCs,COs.and NOxs where way to high he said.... He said i have to put in a cat to help burn some of them off and maybe i can pass... Does anyone knwo what else i can do to help me out?
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Re: Didnt pass smog even cheating.... (SiRII_Izzy)
I might have a way, my friend tried this on his bug, and passed. You put some rubbing alcohol in your gas, so that it still burns, but not as rich. This is only an idea, so dont try it unless you want to, because I dont know if rubbing alcohol can harm your engine.
Re: Didnt pass smog even cheating.... (91civicLX)
man you need to toss a cat on your car. Taking it off for what a gain of .5 hp in exchange for polluting CA? 
Carsound Cats are like 50 bux, do yourself a favor and put on your exhaust.
Carsound Cats are like 50 bux, do yourself a favor and put on your exhaust.
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Re: Didnt pass smog even cheating.... (EL Vap133)
I heard about the rubbing alcohol too. Yeah i dont have a cat and they guy said he would install one and pass me for 150... i dont think i have a choice here.. i need it to pass or else i cant get help from my dad to finish fixing the car 
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Re: Didnt pass smog even cheating.... (SiRII_Izzy)
U def need a cat. You can pick one up cheap on ebay. Go take the test pass then go back to your straight pipe.
Or (not suggesting nor have I ever done this)
but i heard if you get a car exactly like yours or close to it...a friend or someone's car that you knows passes. take it to your buddy, have him actually run that car on smog test, and use your Vin#
But for realz do the right thing, get a cat...it'll save you the headache of looking for a car everytime you need to get tested / and prevent your buddy from getting in trouble if he got caught.
Or (not suggesting nor have I ever done this)
but i heard if you get a car exactly like yours or close to it...a friend or someone's car that you knows passes. take it to your buddy, have him actually run that car on smog test, and use your Vin#
But for realz do the right thing, get a cat...it'll save you the headache of looking for a car everytime you need to get tested / and prevent your buddy from getting in trouble if he got caught.
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Re: Didnt pass smog even cheating.... (SiRII_Izzy)
Try to cheat harder or fix your car.
If you try to fix it up, at least put all the emissions equipment on it!
Running with no cat - good luck!
If you try to fix it up, at least put all the emissions equipment on it!
Running with no cat - good luck!
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Re: Didnt pass smog even cheating.... (crx480)
get a cat x2 it will be the cheapest way to pass smog, i have to take my car to a shop and take $250 smog test if you know what i mean 
x2 it will be the cheapest way to pass smog, i have to take my car to a shop and take $250 smog test if you know what i mean
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I'm going thru the same thing right now with my B16 + CTR cams, headers, no cat. I ordered a Carsound cat $56 shipped. I'm going to throw it on before I even have my car tested. You just confirmed that I would be wasting my time even trying without a cat (thanks). LA, Cali has some of the strictest smog laws, i figured there would be no chance passing without a cat.
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Re: Didnt pass smog even cheating.... (KustomCrx)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by KustomCrx »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I might have a way, my friend tried this on his bug, and passed. You put some rubbing alcohol in your gas, so that it still burns, but not as rich. This is only an idea, so dont try it unless you want to, because I dont know if rubbing alcohol can harm your engine. </TD></TR></TABLE>
isopropenal = dry gas
isopropenal = dry gas
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jester88Si »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">God I love TX...</TD></TR></TABLE>
i cant pass in texas with a cat, whats your secret
i cant pass in texas with a cat, whats your secret
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Re: (slowpokesi)
Im glad I live in NC....never had any problems with smog, never heard of anybody NOT passing because of smog..lol I do have a catco on my car tho...so im doing my part
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Re: (slowpokesi)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by slowpokesi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
i cant pass in texas with a cat, whats your secret</TD></TR></TABLE>
Easy I pay the guy off I just tell him straight up my car isn't going to pass heres a little something for ya. Where I go right now I pay $80 ofcourse I'm not going to say where I go.
i cant pass in texas with a cat, whats your secret</TD></TR></TABLE>
Easy I pay the guy off I just tell him straight up my car isn't going to pass heres a little something for ya. Where I go right now I pay $80 ofcourse I'm not going to say where I go.
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Re: Didnt pass smog even cheating.... (crx480)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crx480 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">be ethical and get a cat. Btw, do high flow cats reduce emissions more or less? sorry for the thread jack </TD></TR></TABLE>
High flow cat just have a bigger diameter thats all they do that same
</TD></TR></TABLE>High flow cat just have a bigger diameter thats all they do that same
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