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: How can you guys run turbo with all the laws in the USA on the smog?


Nayzan
05-17-2002, 01:00 PM
A sr20 with a turbo is supposed to be very polluant.It is not supposed to pass the smog test?
How can you guys be driving in the street with those smog machine? Is anyone pass the test with a sr20det??

explain because i dont understand! ; )

CowboyDren
05-17-2002, 01:11 PM
There are DETs that have passed sniffers; in good tune they aren't very dirty at all. Some states (like my own Missouri and Kansas) barely have a visual inspection, and they only care if there's a catalytic converter attached and functional, if they check at all. For those in other states...everybody has ways of making their cars appear legal long enough to get licensed... ;)

muleman
05-17-2002, 01:24 PM
plus not all states have a smog test . like nyc does but rochester does not :p

Scarpa
05-17-2002, 01:31 PM
Trick in Cali is to get the motor to pass emissions, then find a place that will close their eyes for the "visual" inspection.

Of course, I've heard stories of people getting pulled over and the cop having them pop their hood, but I'm guessing that only happens if you fit into certain profiles. Not that cops profile people....

muleman
05-17-2002, 01:34 PM
cops never profile people just like when i had my 95 dakota pick up with 320hp. they followed my half way home from work every nite:mad:

TurboJesus
05-17-2002, 04:52 PM
No smog in VA :D

jnk5y
05-17-2002, 07:47 PM
sweet! I didn't know. I guess that's how my car keeps passing inspection.

Dswtflip4u
05-18-2002, 06:19 AM
It is kinda like why do a lot of people speed even if it is illegal.