SR20DET Regrets?
01-06-2004, 02:48 PM
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Originally posted by ridesnowx4
does n e one know if the SR will pass emissions? I dont really know the emission laws here in AZ?
does n e one know if the SR will pass emissions? I dont really know the emission laws here in AZ?
01-06-2004, 09:04 PM
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Originally posted by l2aine
that's a pretty good explanation
that's a pretty good explanation
My stuff will be here soon though. I can't wait to drive this car.
The most fun I had driving a SR was in my AZ boy Blair's S14 with the same motor I got.
He needed suspension back then but the car was fast as ****.
01-09-2004, 01:20 AM
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Now I'm wondering, just how bad does an SR20DET not pass smog? I keep tossing ideas around in my brain...
- say an SR20DET tuned stock, with 2 cats and a super stockish muffler?
- or couldn't an ECU be setup to run the engine at specs that would pass smog (albeit with less power or hp)? For example, on my old SE-R I had the JWT ECU w+NOS module. What about reversing the roles on a DET-spec ECU? Instead of regular and NOS mode, technically isn't it possible to make one with turbo mode and "pass the stupid CA smog laws" mode?
- I know some people will bring up not even passing visual inspection, but that doesn't make sense if your car does pass the required minimum levels for smog - chrome air filter or not, you know what I mean?
- 2 downpipes, 2 ECUs. one would be DET ecu and normal turbo downpipe; the other, a downpipe that connects to the tuebo manifold (and a plate to cap the manifold since you'd TAKE THE ACTUAL TURBO OFF) with a stock, non-turbo ECU?
sorry.. still figuring out how to get a daily-driven DET in my engine bay.
- say an SR20DET tuned stock, with 2 cats and a super stockish muffler?
- or couldn't an ECU be setup to run the engine at specs that would pass smog (albeit with less power or hp)? For example, on my old SE-R I had the JWT ECU w+NOS module. What about reversing the roles on a DET-spec ECU? Instead of regular and NOS mode, technically isn't it possible to make one with turbo mode and "pass the stupid CA smog laws" mode?
- I know some people will bring up not even passing visual inspection, but that doesn't make sense if your car does pass the required minimum levels for smog - chrome air filter or not, you know what I mean?
- 2 downpipes, 2 ECUs. one would be DET ecu and normal turbo downpipe; the other, a downpipe that connects to the tuebo manifold (and a plate to cap the manifold since you'd TAKE THE ACTUAL TURBO OFF) with a stock, non-turbo ECU?
sorry.. still figuring out how to get a daily-driven DET in my engine bay.
01-09-2004, 08:56 AM
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Originally posted by Sil40_Mayhem
i thought i heard something about turning the boost down really low, leaning out the fuel mixture, and making sure the motor is good and warm before testing?
i thought i heard something about turning the boost down really low, leaning out the fuel mixture, and making sure the motor is good and warm before testing?
01-09-2004, 10:02 AM
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Originally posted by -HyJynX-
hearsay, i wont believe it till i see it. And the visual test is the biggest one, isnt that the first test that they do? If they see a bright red engine in your car, I/C piping and a turbo....on a non turbo cars(if they know) then they SHOULD automatically fail you on the spot. Not give you a try at all. Is it really worth all that hassele raine? And btw...just go to a crooked smogger, it would be way easier.
hearsay, i wont believe it till i see it. And the visual test is the biggest one, isnt that the first test that they do? If they see a bright red engine in your car, I/C piping and a turbo....on a non turbo cars(if they know) then they SHOULD automatically fail you on the spot. Not give you a try at all. Is it really worth all that hassele raine? And btw...just go to a crooked smogger, it would be way easier.
at any rate, the crooked smogger thing would probably be the best way to go.
01-10-2004, 12:25 AM
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Originally posted by -HyJynX-
omg dude, where are u looking!? Unless prices have skyrocketed in the past 2 months, i had a hook up of 75-100 dollars to pass smog.
omg dude, where are u looking!? Unless prices have skyrocketed in the past 2 months, i had a hook up of 75-100 dollars to pass smog.
01-10-2004, 06:58 AM
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Originally posted by l2aine
try search. However, I heard before I bought my car (from AZ) that the smog laws in AZ were pretty close to CA... which means if that's true, then the SR passing smog? probably not...
try search. However, I heard before I bought my car (from AZ) that the smog laws in AZ were pretty close to CA... which means if that's true, then the SR passing smog? probably not...