is it legal?
10-28-04, 06:37 AM
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It could pass smog but not visual.. You could have a fake egr in there I guess...
It could pass smog but not visual.. You could have a fake egr in there I guess...
10-28-04, 12:59 PM
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No egr = no visual pass....unless... 
Also, the NOx readings will be high if you have no EGR and CA emissions are very strict. The guy that bought my old NA supra tried to smog it with the EGR blocked off and it failed so miserably it was labeled a gross polluter.
I believe no egr means that there are a few provisions missing. I have a jdm NA TB in my garage...on the top where the three hoses come off for the USDM versions for the egr actuator, there are no pipes to connect the hose to. I would assume the EGR system for the 1jz would be similar to the 2jz in having the provisions absent. Adding an EGR system would require them to be tapped. Also, if the provisions are there, you would probably also have to tap the block and intake manifold. It will be VERY hard and expensive to pass...legally that is......
Also, the NOx readings will be high if you have no EGR and CA emissions are very strict. The guy that bought my old NA supra tried to smog it with the EGR blocked off and it failed so miserably it was labeled a gross polluter.
I believe no egr means that there are a few provisions missing. I have a jdm NA TB in my garage...on the top where the three hoses come off for the USDM versions for the egr actuator, there are no pipes to connect the hose to. I would assume the EGR system for the 1jz would be similar to the 2jz in having the provisions absent. Adding an EGR system would require them to be tapped. Also, if the provisions are there, you would probably also have to tap the block and intake manifold. It will be VERY hard and expensive to pass...legally that is......
10-28-04, 04:12 PM
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i have a friend that owns a smog shop so that doesnt matter... im just worried about being popped by the popo... my friend got popped with an sr20 in his 240 and got a ticket or sumthing... thats all im worried about
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10-28-04, 05:13 PM
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if it looks stock, its stock. Im sure 99% of cops wouldnt know what to look for. Just say, its all stock. All i have is this intake, really. As long as youre on stock turbos and dont polish anything youre fine.
Having a friend in the smog business is great.
Having a friend that has a test only smog is even better.
Having a friend in the smog business is great.
Having a friend that has a test only smog is even better.
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You should probably edit or delete your post number 7. Its bad for the forums to have comments like that in threads. Probably going to hear from Mods on it.
Yeah, the 1j is is not and never will be legal in CA.
You should probably edit or delete your post number 7. Its bad for the forums to have comments like that in threads. Probably going to hear from Mods on it.
Yeah, the 1j is is not and never will be legal in CA.
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