CALI guys; what are you doing to pass smog?

deadmn1337 · 07-28-2016, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by puppydax

Hey guys,

Has anyone passed smog with Inlets/Outlets? I'm getting ready to sell my car, but the installer that working on my car doesn't quite have time for it so I may just try to smog it as is. I'm going to remove my downpipes and put in stock downpipes, put stock diverters and the stock airbox.

You need to be on stock air box and diverters to pass smog. Most won't be able to tell if you have larger piping as they don't see this model car all the time to take notice of small details.

puppydax · 07-28-2016, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by deadmn1337

You need to be on stock air box and diverters to pass smog. Most won't be able to tell if you have larger piping as they don't see this model car all the time to take notice of small details.

Gotcha, that was what I was most worried about. I have the stock box and diverters that are going on as well as downpipes. May just try to pass smog inlets and outlets on. It'll make my life so much easier. Thanks!

8.26mm · 07-28-2016, 04:05 PM

If I just have the Vanguard exhaust will I be able to pass the smog test?

austin · 07-30-2016, 12:32 PM

I'm guessing it doesn't have the secondary cats? If that's the case, it depends on if the tech notices the missing cats. Depends on the shop, but often times they walk around the car with a long mirror to look under it. They don't seem to notice DPs though.

This is assuming you go somewhere that doesn't use the sniffer.

tomchang75 · 08-27-2016, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by vbp6us

Np guys. Just trying to pass the torch. I was able to finally get my car smog ready and passed smog yesterday.

Interesting. When I check my 2007 335i with Cobb stage 1 tune no FMIC, mine show up Catalyst Not Completed but Evaporative is Completed.

Any idea if this will pass when I tune back to Stock?

N54Society · 08-28-2016, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by tomchang75

Interesting. When I check my 2007 335i with Cobb stage 1 tune no FMIC, mine show up Catalyst Not Completed but Evaporative is Completed.

Any idea if this will pass when I tune back to Stock?

Do you have catless downpipes? If yes, are you using a dp fix? If no, then no, you will not pass until catalyst is completed. Evap is not important. I passed with that not complete.

N54Society · 08-28-2016, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by puppydax

Hey guys,

Has anyone passed smog with Inlets/Outlets? I'm getting ready to sell my car, but the installer that working on my car doesn't quite have time for it so I may just try to smog it as is. I'm going to remove my downpipes and put in stock downpipes, put stock diverters and the stock airbox.

No reason why it wouldn't pass a visual assuming you put the stock box back in.

puppydax · 08-28-2016, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by vbp6us

No reason why it wouldn't pass a visual assuming you put the stock box back in.

Yeah, it passed just fine. Car is sold T_T.

N54Society · 08-28-2016, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by puppydax

Yeah, it passed just fine. Car is sold T_T.

Nice, congrats. Can I ask what you sold it for and how many miles? Did you remove most of the mods?

I'm contemplating selling my E92 but I'm not sure what to get next. What did you get?

puppydax · 08-29-2016, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by vbp6us

Nice, congrats. Can I ask what you sold it for and how many miles? Did you remove most of the mods?

I'm contemplating selling my E92 but I'm not sure what to get next. What did you get?

PM'd!

taranfx · 02-11-2018, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by climax_e92

Read through the pages. When I started this thread, I posted that I was able to pass smog with just the dp bypass fix made by andy. I went to the smog station full bulk ons. With downpipes, intercooler, Injen dci, CP, bov, full exhaust with no secondary cats and passed. I only drove around like 20 miles before going in. Dp fix works. Visual is another story.

Can you link me to Andy?

mgoldade · 08-10-2018, 09:22 PM

In Santa Maria, need help to pass. Please PM

semaj · 09-27-2018, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ShaneN55

For all my SoCal friends, I do have someone for smog, pm me

Nice Shane!

Anyone know of someone in the East Bay / NorCal area to pass?

Also, do you guys leave the DP Fixes plugged in the entire time? Heard it's not optimal to leave them plugged in.

opjose · 09-27-2018, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by semaj

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Originally Posted by ShaneN55

For all my SoCal friends, I do have someone for smog, pm me

Nice Shane!

Anyone know of someone in the East Bay / NorCal area to pass?

Also, do you guys leave the DP Fixes plugged in the entire time? Heard it's not optimal to leave them plugged in.

The consensus seems to be that leaving the fixes in affects fuel trims in a negative manner.

I can't say I have seen this effect but then I don't push my vehicle that much and I have not dived into looking at the trims. I just may not notice it.

I also have hi flow cats too.

Mine is effectively on all the time.

I wonder if it is possible to wire in a switching harness?

SoCalHarley · 09-30-2018, 11:04 AM

The ****** iO2 sensors can be left on the car all the time. You should take a look.
http://www.******.ca/io2/

gingerbreadman · 10-13-2018, 04:21 PM

Single turbo here so there’s no way I’m passing. Anyone that knows anyone pls pm.

Sunshine_Jesse_Lopez · 04-11-2019, 11:05 AM

Anyone in City Of Industry/La Puente Area can hook a brother up with a smog? Need it by this weekend. PM me ASAP. I have AR Design High Flow cats, DCI with CARB sticker and a muffler delete. Stock tune because of smog test. CEL on due to cats being high flow.

HB E90 · 07-25-2019, 06:18 PM

I only have a VRSF FMIC and CP w/diverters and stock air box. I was told the stock CP would have to be put back on? Any smog friendly guys in OC? Thanks

Boosted899 · 07-30-2019, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by HB E90

I only have a VRSF FMIC and CP w/diverters and stock air box. I was told the stock CP would have to be put back on? Any smog friendly guys in OC? Thanks

I am your former smog tech in O.C if you don’t want to fail or have a hard time passing don’t go with something that will stand out like a sore thumb. They will go by the book. But the things smog tech check beside the OBD2 testing would be visual smoke test and visually check for tamper components. If your aftermarket performance parts don’t have a C.A.R.B # it has be replaced with an OEM part. If you can find someone who will look the other way then you’re all good. Any Error code store or ECU has been clear in the last 150 miles your car will failed due to computer reset adaptation and the readiness monitor hasn’t complete its comprehensive testing.

Good luck. If you have more question I will be glad to help.

335SGM · 08-06-2019, 11:06 AM

looking for a place in the South Bay / NorCal area that can assist on passing.. please PM me!

MILLER335I · 08-15-2019, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by deadmn1337

You need to be on stock air box and diverters to pass smog. Most won't be able to tell if you have larger piping as they don't see this model car all the time to take notice of small details.

What he said has been my experience!

MIL.SPEC · 08-27-2019, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by semaj

Nice Shane!

Anyone know of someone in the East Bay / NorCal area to pass?

Also, do you guys leave the DP Fixes plugged in the entire time? Heard it's not optimal to leave them plugged in.

My car ran like crap with the DP fix plugged in. Even turned all the way off. Engine would hesitate/stumble and check engine light would pop on. I would have to constantly clear it with MHD.

I am contemplating putting on catted DP's with a high quality cat like HJS or GESI. I don't ever want to put the DP fix on my car ever again.

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austin Private 24 Rep 80 Posts Drives: '07 e90 335i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [0.00]	I'm guessing it doesn't have the secondary cats? If that's the case, it depends on if the tech notices the missing cats. Depends on the shop, but often times they walk around the car with a long mirror to look under it. They don't seem to notice DPs though. This is assuming you go somewhere that doesn't use the sniffer.
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SoCalHarley Private First Class 19 Rep 183 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e90 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Savannah, GA iTrader: (0)	The **** iO2 sensors can be left on the car all the time. You should take a look. http://www.****.ca/io2/ __________________ 2007 335i e90 Auto FBO JB4 G5, xHP Stage 3 TCU, Wagner EVO 1 FMIC, VRSF DP's, Corsa mufflers w/x-pipe, Mr.5 intake, 25 row oil cooler, ST coilovers, Hotchkis swaybars, rear subframe inserts, Dynavin N7, 3M brushed black interior trim , Apex PS-7 wheels, Continental 235/35/19 & 275/30/19
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HB E90 Second Lieutenant 60 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 335i Space Gray Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Huntington Beach CA iTrader: (0)	I only have a VRSF FMIC and CP w/diverters and stock air box. I was told the stock CP would have to be put back on? Any smog friendly guys in OC? Thanks __________________ 2019 F150 S Crew 4x4 3.5 Twin Turbo - newest $$$ pit 2010 E90 SG 335i Sport, Premium, Nav. MHD, VRSF CP, 5" HD FMIC, DCI's, 1 step colder NGK's, Apex EC-7's and Michelin PS4S, Cree 6000k H8 LED Angel eyes SOLD 2011 Toyota Tacoma DC TRDOR 4x4 lifted and armored SOLD 2014 Acura MDX SHAWD wifes
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