Failed smog... for boost controller?

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Mar 9, 2010 | 04:42 PM

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Bouncer

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Originally Posted by moreda_5

It is a loop hole in the law. But trust me if you go to a ref and you have a boost gauge in you will fail. I know very lame.

The only reasoning i have been told is that since it ties into a Vacuum line it is not legal.

So everyone with full Defi three pod set ups will need to remove them before going to a reff because you will not pass visual check. also remove the control unit.

This is coming from personal experience at the ref station in Santa Rosa

Been to the ref 3 times with everything from Boost gauges to widebands.. Never had an issue.

Mar 9, 2010 | 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by horsecut54

Lots of dumb things are illegal, like blow off valves, all they do is release ambient air, but for some reason CARB made them illegal. I am in favor of smog laws, but only when they make sense.

Too bad about failing a smog, but I am sure some shop will overlook your controller

"Adjustable" blowoff valves are illegal.. As long as it is recirculated and non-adjustable they will not bother you.

A vented BOV causes a couple issues.. You car runs rich between shifts and can burn out your cat. Affects some cars more than others.. Put a vented BOV on an EVO or DSM and it will alsmot stall between shifts. Multiply that over 20 or 30k miles and byebye cat. Had a guy I know do that and get pissed when the dealer refused to warranty the cat.. Duh..

Also, modified intercooler piping and intercoolers on factory turbo equipped vehicles are exempt and completely legal..

I've passed the state ref with massive front mounts..

Mar 9, 2010 | 04:50 PM

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just take it to another place

Mar 9, 2010 | 04:59 PM

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What downpipe/cat did you use? Just curious. Thanks.

Mar 11, 2010 | 01:12 PM

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Galli916

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I get 1 free retest at the place I went to. How should I go about this? Hide the controller? Disconnect the vacuum lines?

Mar 11, 2010 | 09:54 PM

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Even with a free retest, I wouldn't take it back to the same place. It's likely that the smog tech will remember you and your car.

Just go to another smog test place. Shops in shady neighborhoods or those operated by guys who barely speak English are usually more lax.