FI and CA smog tests.

Epx998 · 09-28-2020, 03:53 PM

I think next year is a smog year for me. I have a 2300 with Jannetty tune, smaller pullet and the hybrid LT4 fuel system, guessing I have to revert back to the canned setup to pass smog, since I don't know anyone. Is that the normal route, return to smog legal for the testing?

Rayvan · 09-28-2020, 04:54 PM

Just take it to a small shop run by an Asian fellow who can barely speak English., Preferably one who normally only smogs toyotas and hondas. If it's not throwing codes it will likely pass. My son's G8 is cammed and tuned with CARB approved shorty headers, and passes every time this way. He does have to install the stock airbox, as his OTR setup isn't CARB legal.

kropscamaro16 · 09-28-2020, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rayvan

Just take it to a small shop run by an Asian fellow who can barely speak English., Preferably one who normally only smogs toyotas and hondas. If it's not throwing codes it will likely pass. My son's G8 is cammed and tuned with CARB approved shorty headers, and passes every time this way. He does have to install the stock airbox, as his OTR setup isn't CARB legal.

haha those are the best but i had to found a way to smog my old car once camaro dont have to smog for 7 years so im good for awhile

CrazyCatGuy · 09-28-2020, 05:57 PM

The maggie is CA legal. As long as you don't have any non CARB approved bolt ons that the tech can easily see, like headers or no cats, then you'll be fine. They aren't going to know your pulley is smaller and they won't know about your injectors either.

They'll plug it in, and if all of your monitors are ready then you'll be fine. In fact, I think you can get away with one or two of them not being ready, but it's been awhile since I've had to smog a car. I'm sure someone more knowledgeable can delve in to that.

laynlo15 · 09-28-2020, 07:29 PM

Its only legal with Magnuson tune. It has a Jannetty tune and they'll be able to detect that I believe. Don't you still have your Magnuson Tune? Change the pulley and load it. That might work.

Ajs16400 · 09-28-2020, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Epx998

I think next year is a smog year for me. I have a 2300 with Jannetty tune, smaller pullet and the hybrid LT4 fuel system, guessing I have to revert back to the canned setup to pass smog, since I don't know anyone. Is that the normal route, return to smog legal for the testing?

Hybrid lt4 fuel system do share.

95 imp · 09-29-2020, 05:27 AM

With my H/C/I Gen2 LT1(OBD1), the tech left the sniffer on the ground by the exhaust tip.

$100 and the car passed. Every time.

KingLT1 · 09-29-2020, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by laynlo15

Its only legal with Magnuson tune. It has a Jannetty tune and they'll be able to detect that I believe. Don't you still have your Magnuson Tune? Change the pulley and load it. That might work.

I wouldn't think even need to change the pulley long as you don't go WOT. Tuning for a pulley swap is all PE stuff. Just load the canned tune, go get the testing done, then flash back to the Jennetty tune.

supersportss · 09-29-2020, 09:40 AM

Smog test........what is this madness you speak of?

TJay74 · 09-29-2020, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by laynlo15

Its only legal with Magnuson tune. It has a Jannetty tune and they'll be able to detect that I believe. Don't you still have your Magnuson Tune? Change the pulley and load it. That might work.

They can not see who's tune is in the ECM, there is absolutely no way to see that info short of pulling the tune and using HP Tuners to compare it to the file Magnuson sends.

toohighpsi · 09-29-2020, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Epx998

I think next year is a smog year for me. I have a 2300 with Jannetty tune, smaller pullet and the hybrid LT4 fuel system, guessing I have to revert back to the canned setup to pass smog, since I don't know anyone. Is that the normal route, return to smog legal for the testing?

You're good for a few more years, they are doing 2012's this year. Just had to do the first one for my daughter's Cruse, they said it's at 2 more years till my 2015 needs it.

2SS Capt · 09-29-2020, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by toohighpsi

You're good for a few more years, they are doing 2012's this year. Just had to do the first one for my daughter's Cruse, they said it's at 2 more years till my 2015 needs it.

My 2012 Sonata got called in for CA Smog test this year as well, first time...

*radz28* · 10-06-2020, 08:29 AM

None of that matters if you're pulled over and told to pop the hood...

Epx998 · 10-10-2020, 05:55 PM

I have no codes, just the Maggie 2300, LT4 fuel upgrades, 90mm pulley and Ted's tune.

09-28-2020, 03:53 PM	#1
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CrazyCatGuy I'm the cats pajamas baby Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: East Bay Area Posts: 150	The maggie is CA legal. As long as you don't have any non CARB approved bolt ons that the tech can easily see, like headers or no cats, then you'll be fine. They aren't going to know your pulley is smaller and they won't know about your injectors either. They'll plug it in, and if all of your monitors are ready then you'll be fine. In fact, I think you can get away with one or two of them not being ready, but it's been awhile since I've had to smog a car. I'm sure someone more knowledgeable can delve in to that. __________________

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95 imp Dumb Ass Deluxe Drives: A Tricked Out Mountain Bike Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,959	With my H/C/I Gen2 LT1(OBD1), the tech left the sniffer on the ground by the exhaust tip. $100 and the car passed. Every time. __________________

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09-28-2020, 04:54 PM	#2
Rayvan Rayvan Drives: 2018 1SS1LE, Silver Ice Metallic Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 275	Just take it to a small shop run by an Asian fellow who can barely speak English., Preferably one who normally only smogs toyotas and hondas. If it's not throwing codes it will likely pass. My son's G8 is cammed and tuned with CARB approved shorty headers, and passes every time this way. He does have to install the stock airbox, as his OTR setup isn't CARB legal.

09-29-2020, 09:40 AM	#9
supersportss Drives: 2019 SS Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: North Texas Posts: 259	Smog test........what is this madness you speak of?

10-10-2020, 05:55 PM	#14
Epx998 \|Engineer\| Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 402	I have no codes, just the Maggie 2300, LT4 fuel upgrades, 90mm pulley and Ted's tune. __________________ 2016 Camaro SS A8 \| Magnuson Heartbeat \| Might Mouse Wild Catch Can \| DSX Flex Fuel \| Eibach Pro Kit \| Flowmaster Outlaw Black Series \| MRR 017 Wheels

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