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Old 04-09-2008, 09:03 PM
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does anybody have a test pipe and still pass the smog test?
 
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Old 04-09-2008, 09:04 PM
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Default RE: test pipe and smog test

it depends what kind of test they do

if your car is quattro, they can not sniff test it under load
as long as you dont have a check engine light you should pass
 
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Old 04-09-2008, 09:06 PM
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Good to know - my inspection is due shortly.
 
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Old 04-09-2008, 09:15 PM
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Here in Maryland 96 and newer they plug in to the obd2 port no tread mill test.
 
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Old 04-09-2008, 09:20 PM
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You will fail with no cat. Simple as that.
 
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Old 04-09-2008, 09:25 PM
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home of the brave, land of the.... **** nevermind
 
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Old 04-10-2008, 10:49 AM
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If any of your states have adopted the California test your pretty much screwed, they won't sniff test the exhaust under load but they will at idle and at 2,500 RPM's. Not to mention you will never pass the visual inspection.
 
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