Won't Pass CA Emmissions

Discussion in 'Smog tech and emissions tech' started by VIRGIN87T, Nov 19, 2008.

  1. BoostedEvIL Novice

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    What was your fuel pressure at when you tested with the TT chip?
    I passed at 37-38 psi.
  2. Instro84 USAF retired

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    I got to autopros 2 in rosamond on sierra. i may try and keep mine registered in missouri.
  3. VIRGIN87T Turbo Addiction

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    I did not change the FP. It was still set at 45 off-line.
  4. BoostedEvIL Novice

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    I think that might be your issue. Set it at about 37-38 with the TT chip. Then you should be golden.
  5. Gary Wells White turbo Buick trailer park trash

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    I would re-set the fuel pressure & have Lou Czarnota do a pre-smog.
  6. BoostedEvIL Novice

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    Lou is always a good call. Thats what I did.
  7. Gary Wells White turbo Buick trailer park trash

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    I would rather pay the extra money for a pre-smog than have my name and / or vehicle # on record at the DMV & Smog Stations as a failure. Just good plain insurance. Just my personal opinion though.
  8. Instro84 USAF retired

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    same here Gary. haven't had to get my buick smogged yet but its coming i know. the guy i go to with my other cars doesn't charge for the pre test if you bring back to him for the test.
  9. 1BADDAM Venomous Snake Handler

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    +1
  10. GTOGreg New Member

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    check timing and I've also heard that dyno tabs can help quite a bit.
  11. leophious Member

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  12. VIRGIN87T Turbo Addiction

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    Haha!! That's my next choice!!!

    Sounds good guys, thank you for all the help and suggestions. I will have to lower the FP and see if I can get it to Lou's shop for a test. My registration is already lapsed so I gotta go wait in line for a little temp registration now :( ... As Lou mentioned I am sure the timing chain has lost its tension in the timing chain as well. That has been something on my list for a long time, maybe now is my opportunity to change it....
  13. forcedfedv6 Banned

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    if you look at my post above #7, that is exactly what i suggested all along, lower the damn FP and you should be able to pass with flying colors, BTW, you cannot lower the fuel pressure with the TT chip, it has to be done at the FP regulator the old fashion way, LOL, you can also bump the timing just a tad by a degree or so that should also help bring the numbers down a bit while taking the test on the dyno..

    Let me know if you still need my help.. ;)
  14. Little6pack Active Member

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    MOVE! I know you don't want to hear that I am just being a Prik!

    We have nothing but visual here in NH. & only $5 for the inspection where I go. They can charge $1.99 to 45.00

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