What can I pass emissions with?

Rotary#10 · 10-29-2008, 11:19 AM

lol you only need one cat on your car to pass any smog test... i have a mid pipe coming from my stock header. in other words I have no precats. and my car is smogged and passed.. but thats with a new cat.

WE3RX7 · 10-29-2008, 03:01 PM

This is why I register all my cars in a county that has no emissions laws

Hell, even my TJ Wrangler barely passes most emissions tests FROM THE FACTORY (which is why they now have V6s in them

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Einstein · 10-30-2008, 05:49 PM

Yeah, WE3RX7, my co-worker says to do that.

Last time I got my 10AE to pass it had a new cat and I was running G2P. It didn't pass the next year though.

Flooder · 11-15-2008, 04:05 PM

I passed in Arizona with an RB header, cat, air pump, charcoal canister, and full emissions removal besides the charcoal canister and air pump obviously. I passed easily.

NoDOHC · 11-17-2008, 12:32 AM

Misfiring is your biggest enemy for the Hydrocarbons. Run stock timing and get some load on the engine at idle (headlights, heater motor, etc.) it really helps idle emissions.

Make sure that you have good engine grounds, the 3800 rpm hesitation has gotten me a fail before (full driving cycle test though).

Like they all said, get a functional cat and an air pump and all is good.

The EGR is completely unnecessary too (can still pass emissions without it).

Turbo II · 11-17-2008, 02:30 PM

I pull in, the guys smile at me, check the horn and lights then put a sticker on it.

I know you should make sure you're fully warmed up and driven some but does/would it help to run the hell out of it before going to get it checked?

Flooder · 11-17-2008, 05:14 PM

Not really. Just make sure it's warmed up. If you need to cheat you can use alcohol in the tank.

10-29-2008, 11:19 AM	#16
Rotary#10 Rotorhead Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: "the town " Oakland iTrader: (1) Posts: 219 Rep Power: 17	lol you only need one cat on your car to pass any smog test... i have a mid pipe coming from my stock header. in other words I have no precats. and my car is smogged and passed.. but thats with a new cat. __________________ Currently running: 90 GTUs converted to S5 TurboII. Track car. 90 N/A GTUs.. Running project car 89 N/A GTUs in Black #2 10/6/18 Blown coolant seal undergoing rebuild and restomod.

10-30-2008, 05:49 PM	#18
Einstein Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Knoxville, TN iTrader: (1) Posts: 71 Rep Power: 17	Yeah, WE3RX7, my co-worker says to do that. Last time I got my 10AE to pass it had a new cat and I was running G2P. It didn't pass the next year though. __________________ Past: 89 RX-7 Turbo II Past: 88 10th Anniv RX-7 Turbo II

11-15-2008, 04:05 PM	#19
Flooder Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tucson, Arizona iTrader: (0) Posts: 321 Rep Power: 17	I passed in Arizona with an RB header, cat, air pump, charcoal canister, and full emissions removal besides the charcoal canister and air pump obviously. I passed easily. __________________ AZRX7.COM Red 1991 A-package(SOLD) Red 1990 GXL(SOLD) White 1989 GTUs(DEAD) Red 1988 Turbo II(DD) Black 1988 Turbo II(SOLD) Rebuilt and street ported motor, Garrett T04E Turbo, 3" Turbo Inlet Duct/AEM Dry Flow Filter, Your Mom's MBC, Blitz FMIC, 890cc and 1000cc injectors, Tomei FPR, Walbro, Rtek 2.1 ECU, Taurus E-Fan, Turbonetics BOV, 3" Motoria/Corksport Turbo Back Exhaust, Emissions Removed, Greddy Boost Gauge, Megan Racing Water Temp Gauge, 5one5 Triple Gauge Pod, AEM Uego, GP Sports Body Kit, Fiber Images CF Hood, S5 Seats, S5 Tails, S5 Alt, Dual Alt Pulley, D2 Coilovers, NRG Quick Release, Shook Motorsports Radiator, HID's, AN/Steel Braided Oil Cooler Lines, SUPER JDM TYTE DRIFT BUTTON www.DensetsuMotorsports.com www.AZRX7.Com www.FloodersAdventure.com

11-17-2008, 12:32 AM	#20
NoDOHC The quest for more torque Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sheboygan, Wisconsin iTrader: (1) Posts: 855 Rep Power: 17	Misfiring is your biggest enemy for the Hydrocarbons. Run stock timing and get some load on the engine at idle (headlights, heater motor, etc.) it really helps idle emissions. Make sure that you have good engine grounds, the 3800 rpm hesitation has gotten me a fail before (full driving cycle test though). Like they all said, get a functional cat and an air pump and all is good. The EGR is completely unnecessary too (can still pass emissions without it). __________________ 1986 GXL ('87 4-port NA - Haltech E8, LS2 Coils. Defined Autoworks Headers, Dual 2.5" Exhaust (Dual Superflow, dBX mufflers) 1991 Coupe (KYB AGX Shocks, Eibach lowering springs, RB exhaust, Stock and Automatic)

11-17-2008, 02:30 PM	#21
Turbo II Zoom Freaking Zoom Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC iTrader: (0) Posts: 324 Rep Power: 17	I pull in, the guys smile at me, check the horn and lights then put a sticker on it. I know you should make sure you're fully warmed up and driven some but does/would it help to run the hell out of it before going to get it checked? __________________ 1988 RX-7 Convertible 1991 RX-7 Turbo 2004 RX-8 GT 1985 RX-7 GSL - Sold

10-29-2008, 03:01 PM	#17
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 18	This is why I register all my cars in a county that has no emissions laws Hell, even my TJ Wrangler barely passes most emissions tests FROM THE FACTORY (which is why they now have V6s in them )

11-17-2008, 05:14 PM	#22
Flooder Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tucson, Arizona iTrader: (0) Posts: 321 Rep Power: 17	Not really. Just make sure it's warmed up. If you need to cheat you can use alcohol in the tank. __________________ AZRX7.COM Red 1991 A-package(SOLD) Red 1990 GXL(SOLD) White 1989 GTUs(DEAD) Red 1988 Turbo II(DD) Black 1988 Turbo II(SOLD) Rebuilt and street ported motor, Garrett T04E Turbo, 3" Turbo Inlet Duct/AEM Dry Flow Filter, Your Mom's MBC, Blitz FMIC, 890cc and 1000cc injectors, Tomei FPR, Walbro, Rtek 2.1 ECU, Taurus E-Fan, Turbonetics BOV, 3" Motoria/Corksport Turbo Back Exhaust, Emissions Removed, Greddy Boost Gauge, Megan Racing Water Temp Gauge, 5one5 Triple Gauge Pod, AEM Uego, GP Sports Body Kit, Fiber Images CF Hood, S5 Seats, S5 Tails, S5 Alt, Dual Alt Pulley, D2 Coilovers, NRG Quick Release, Shook Motorsports Radiator, HID's, AN/Steel Braided Oil Cooler Lines, SUPER JDM TYTE DRIFT BUTTON www.DensetsuMotorsports.com www.AZRX7.Com www.FloodersAdventure.com