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Old 09-20-2018   #6
wutanec
 
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Placentia, CA
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Default Re: New Owner of 90 in Cali! - Failed Smog :(

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Originally Posted by efnfast View Post
I know my car would fail, but I also know they can be made to pass. Testing with the power key off will help. Stock exhaust?
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Originally Posted by KILLSHOTS View Post
As was mentioned in an earlier post, did you test with the power key in FULL? When I first bought mine, it had only 15,500 miles and was 100% stock except for new injectors, plugs, coils, etc. It failed miserably (Arizona) and I was furious. Somebody mentioned the power key, so I returned for a re-test with it in NORMAL and the car passed with no issues. Good luck.


I think the car has muffler delete but otherwise it is stock. Interesting how valet mode will help with the test. Next time, I will try with power key off.
Thanks for the input!

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Originally Posted by Flyman 27 View Post
One of Mark Haibeck's smog chips could help a bit:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/16325588084...84.m1555.l2649

One of Mark's smog chips for $90 is a pretty good deal.
Fresh gas is a must I would assume.
My ZR-1 was from Southern California. The Previous Owner installed the smog chip for testing, then removed it.
This is also really interesting. It would be my last resort if nothing helps. Thanks!

Last edited by wutanec; 09-20-2018 at 10:41 AM.
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