So.Cal Mechanics Thread

[blackcb7]

prelude vtec master cylinder will work if you have abs, prelude is a 1 in. versus a 15/16 on the accord

[4CYLPOWER92]

Failed emissions at BAR test

I can't really figure it out. I just replaced the old CAT for a new magnaflow one last week. The engine was plenty warm for the test. Maybe the new CAT is a POS?

All sparkplugs/wires etc etc were replaced when I did the swap a year ago.

So the 25mph test was a pass.
The 15mph failed in HC and NO. HC was 172, max being 116. NO was 1222! max being 791.

Visually everything passed except the JDM p13. The tech said I have to get the USDM p13, and that it "would make a big difference" in emissions.

But he also said there were several reasons it may have failed, but "I can't tell you any of them"

This was at Chaffee college. Anyhow, I'm going to take a look at my sparkplugs, adjust the valves, clean the EGR ports, get a usdm P13 or maybe borrow one. Maybe get a bigger 3-way CAT.

I might need your help Jesus

[CB7=91]

i dont know if this is the right place to post this but here it goes what is a good high flow cat.

[bmxicansd]

I can't really figure it out. I just replaced the old CAT for a new magnaflow one last week. The engine was plenty warm for the test. Maybe the new CAT is a POS?

All sparkplugs/wires etc etc were replaced when I did the swap a year ago.

So the 25mph test was a pass.
The 15mph failed in HC and NO. HC was 172, max being 116. NO was 1222! max being 791.

Visually everything passed except the JDM p13. The tech said I have to get the USDM p13, and that it "would make a big difference" in emissions.

But he also said there were several reasons it may have failed, but "I can't tell you any of them"

This was at Chaffee college. Anyhow, I'm going to take a look at my sparkplugs, adjust the valves, clean the EGR ports, get a usdm P13 or maybe borrow one. Maybe get a bigger 3-way CAT.

I might need your help Jesus

I would clean my egr ports, change my oil before i you take it again, new spark plugs and make sure your cat is Hot before you take it in.. Did u turn your car off during the inspection? If so the catalytic converter will cool down within ten or so minutes.. Depending on what catalytic converter you purchased, be aware they don't work as well as a OEM one.. It also could be your O2 sensor.

[optimusprime]

Don't bring up BAR with craig...I passed in only 2 passes and he had to go back a few times. I got lucky $50 cat and a jdm p13 or what i thought was jdm. Oh well. good luck on bar.

[blackcb7]

I can't really figure it out. I just replaced the old CAT for a new magnaflow one last week. The engine was plenty warm for the test. Maybe the new CAT is a POS?

All sparkplugs/wires etc etc were replaced when I did the swap a year ago.

So the 25mph test was a pass.
The 15mph failed in HC and NO. HC was 172, max being 116. NO was 1222! max being 791.

Visually everything passed except the JDM p13. The tech said I have to get the USDM p13, and that it "would make a big difference" in emissions.

But he also said there were several reasons it may have failed, but "I can't tell you any of them"

This was at Chaffee college. Anyhow, I'm going to take a look at my sparkplugs, adjust the valves, clean the EGR ports, get a usdm P13 or maybe borrow one. Maybe get a bigger 3-way CAT.

I might need your help Jesus

interesting kane, i can let you borrow my usdm p13 if you want. we can trade for a few days. anyway you have pm

[jhondayaaj]

I would def. look into a new o2 sensor from the dealer. not auto zone.

[cb7Xtreme]

I would def. look into a new o2 sensor from the dealer. not auto zone.

hey joesue....your AT P13 is a POS.....i put my POS ecu back in there and my car idle good and no more check engine light....but ima through it in the cb and see wat happens...will keep you update....

[jhondayaaj]

hey joesue....your AT P13 is a POS.....i put my POS ecu back in there and my car idle good and no more check engine light....but ima through it in the cb and see wat happens...will keep you update....

please do.

[bmxicansd]

Don't bring up BAR with craig...I passed in only 2 passes and he had to go back a few times. I got lucky $50 cat and a jdm p13 or what i thought was jdm. Oh well. good luck on bar.

haha Why you bringing up old chit Mr jaime lol..

[GHOST 2.2]

I can't really figure it out. I just replaced the old CAT for a new magnaflow one last week. The engine was plenty warm for the test. Maybe the new CAT is a POS?

All sparkplugs/wires etc etc were replaced when I did the swap a year ago.

So the 25mph test was a pass.
The 15mph failed in HC and NO. HC was 172, max being 116. NO was 1222! max being 791.

Visually everything passed except the JDM p13. The tech said I have to get the USDM p13, and that it "would make a big difference" in emissions.

But he also said there were several reasons it may have failed, but "I can't tell you any of them"

This was at Chaffee college. Anyhow, I'm going to take a look at my sparkplugs, adjust the valves, clean the EGR ports, get a usdm P13 or maybe borrow one. Maybe get a bigger 3-way CAT.

I might need your help Jesus

id go to southwestern college in san diego to get it done. most of the sd guys bar'd their car there even with the jdm p13. the guy is pretty chill about too and says he hates cops because they dont know shit about smog and visuals. plus he did give craig his nick name "beefy" craig and jaime had to do it 2twice.

[4CYLPOWER92]

I would clean my egr ports, change my oil before i you take it again, new spark plugs and make sure your cat is Hot before you take it in.. Did u turn your car off during the inspection? If so the catalytic converter will cool down within ten or so minutes.. Depending on what catalytic converter you purchased, be aware they don't work as well as a OEM one.. It also could be your O2 sensor.

Thanks craig, well the spark plugs and o2 sensor are OEM and only 1 year (12,000 miles) old. I left my car running, but when the tech's brought it inside, they turned it off and did their visuals first. I'd say it took them up to 20 minutes to do the visual before they turned the car on again

The cat is a cheepo $70 magnaflow new from ebay.

[4CYLPOWER92]

interesting kane, i can let you borrow my usdm p13 if you want. we can trade for a few days. anyway you have pm

Thanks Jesus, pm replied and I'll send you a pic of the smog results

id go to southwestern college in san diego to get it done. most of the sd guys bar'd their car there even with the jdm p13. the guy is pretty chill about too and says he hates cops because they dont know shit about smog and visuals. plus he did give craig his nick name "beefy" craig and jaime had to do it 2twice.

If worse comes to worse I'll do that. I still have a free re-test comming. These guys at Chaffee college put a sniffer tube that completely encompasses the entire exhaust opening. I've never seen that done before. Usually smog techs put a sniffer thingy inside or right in front of the exhaust pipe.

Anyhow my spark plugs look good, but my EGR was caked with carbon buildup. It wasn't completely choking the egr valve but it was getting there.

[4CYLPOWER92]

I just noticed on the visual result "wiring to sensors" says modified. Well no shit. Unless they are talking about the ECU being JDM.

[Blk EX Coupe]

Wiring to sensor is modified not the fuel cap. The way the paper is always tricks people.