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Gelbster · 02-01-2017, 02:36 PM

Suggest you include one other term in your search "Smog Test".
You need to pass the Sniffer & the Visual in most States. If you fail due to an equipment violation, the consequences can be dire. I just wish I could get away with it in California.And yes ,I know about emulation,reflash, spacer tubes for the O2 sensor,matte black header paint and all the other smog-outlaw hacks( and have done most of them too -off road only of course!).Just be sure you know what you are getting in to. Yes , I am envious !
Also ,make sure you have a plan if the header bolts break. I always suggest s/s stud kits - after you remove the broken bolt(s) and Helicoil them.

02-01-2017, 02:36 PM	#6
Gelbster Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: S.California Posts: 2,029	Suggest you include one other term in your search "Smog Test". You need to pass the Sniffer & the Visual in most States. If you fail due to an equipment violation, the consequences can be dire. I just wish I could get away with it in California.And yes ,I know about emulation,reflash, spacer tubes for the O2 sensor,matte black header paint and all the other smog-outlaw hacks( and have done most of them too -off road only of course!).Just be sure you know what you are getting in to. Yes , I am envious ! Also ,make sure you have a plan if the header bolts break. I always suggest s/s stud kits - after you remove the broken bolt(s) and Helicoil them. Last edited by Gelbster; 02-01-2017 at 02:43 PM.