California emissions (smog check)
02-23-2004, 07:44 PM
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California Emmision
I live in SoCal. I have an 03' WRX wagon. I plan on getting a Stage 3 Prodrive kit. Is there anyone out there that currently has that kit or a similar stage kit from another maker that can pass smog. I know you are taking out 2 cats, but is it still possible to pass with this upgrade.
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02-23-2004, 11:15 PM
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Car Info: 02 Impreza WRX sedan
It is possible to pass CA sniffer test with one high-flow cat in the downpipe or with just the 3rd cat. The numbers are dirtier compared with running two or three. The WRX owner who reported his car passing was not using a Prodrive exhaust. Better make sure your cat(s) are really warmed up by driving it, then leaving the engine running just before the test.
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02-24-2004, 08:19 AM
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If you just need to pass the sniffer test buy some fuelon power gas additive, www.fuelon.com/fuelonpower.html. I've known of people in Virginia passing sniffer tests using this stuff with "no cats at all".
02-24-2004, 08:54 AM
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I am so lucky living in Indiana. No smog tests. The only way you can get clipped is if you get a noise ticket and the cop looks under the car. My 04 is stock height and it is still too low to look under. Besides they don't want to get their uniforms dirty. I would trade you for the weather though.
02-24-2004, 12:37 PM
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We have passed Ca state referee station with the following mods:
FP/Ion Turbo
M2 cat back
I-Speed Ecutek (same software that Prodrive uses)
Samco Ic hoses
Helix up pipe
The most important thing when goign to smog is: NO flashy stuff in the engine bay. Fashy stuff means questions from the inspector.
Also, it is REALLY helpful that you have at least ONE cat, BOTH O2 sensors and the stock air box.
Good luck
Chris
I-Speed USA
cescamilla@i-speed.us
FP/Ion Turbo
M2 cat back
I-Speed Ecutek (same software that Prodrive uses)
Samco Ic hoses
Helix up pipe
The most important thing when goign to smog is: NO flashy stuff in the engine bay. Fashy stuff means questions from the inspector.
Also, it is REALLY helpful that you have at least ONE cat, BOTH O2 sensors and the stock air box.
Good luck
Chris
I-Speed USA
cescamilla@i-speed.us
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