Will cam gears pass smog?
Cam timing is not the same as ignition timing, which is what will be looked during a smog inspection. Adjusting the cam timing does not inadvertently adjust ignition timing, nor does it automatically fail it. With smog checks using OBDII this simplifies what the tech needs to do. All of the data goes directly to the DMV. About the only thing the tech has to do is a visual.
Last edited by n00dle; Jul 22, 2004 at 12:03 PM.
Originally Posted by EvolutioNiK07
Well, Boostez, you made a good analogy but you faulted when u brought up the alternator into the picture as this has nothing to do with Emisssions and the Cam gears and timing has everything to do with it. If you bought an OE replacement thats fine whether its from Mitsu. itself or someone else, but if on the other hand you were to buy an aftermarket "off-road" use only cam gears with/without different setting on the timing THEN you would fail smog, functional/visual. I'm not sure about other states laws on this, so i can only confirm this for Cali. ppl.
How much is smog test in CALI?
When will 2003 EVO's have to take the test?
Thanks,
Snoop
I highly doubt every CA test center employee whips out his handy 10mm socket to pull the four bolts out of your timing belt cover to look at your cam gears. If this is true, California blows goats.
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Originally Posted by snoop
I am moving to Socal this week and I kept all my stock parts for this reason.
How much is smog test in CALI?
When will 2003 EVO's have to take the test?
Thanks,
Snoop
How much is smog test in CALI?
When will 2003 EVO's have to take the test?
Thanks,
Snoop
http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/stdhome.asp
Originally Posted by Darkstar1
http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/ftp/pdfdocs/failvir.cap.pdf
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Originally Posted by EvolutioNiK07
Well, as a smog technician i would have to take off the cover to make sure that the timing is set at the ECS(sticker underneath the hood) recommendation. And if i see aftermarket cam gears installed, under law, i have to report that as a failed item.
Hell, on some cars you would have to remove the water pump,powere steering.......etc.
What a crock.
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