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The problem, at least in California, is that there is supposed to be a visual inspection first. If you do not pass the visual then you don't even go on the dyno.
The inspector is supposed to look to make sure all the emission equipment is in place. One place I went to (for my truck) the inspector even had a floor mirror on wheels and he looked under the car.
Since I have a 1997 Box I have had about 4 smog inspections during my eight years of ownership, every 2 years here in California. Never looked under the car or in the engine compartment for the first 3. On the 4th he looked everywhere and I had to remove the engine lid. He thought I had a chip because the exhaust was sweet smelling, the trunk carpet was removed (because I had just replaced the tank) and you could see the DME, plus several Porsche mechanics were watching him. He had smogged my car twice before, but this time he did it by the book.
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