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Failed Smog test today

Ok I failed the smog test here in this *&^% 'd up state of California. Does anyone have any suggetions, beside to move out. I have a brand new exhaust and cat (2 yrs old), wires, plugs etc.. It failed on high carbons? it is a 302

Failed Smog test today

Reply #1
engine size?

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Reply #2
post up your emissions and what the requirements are. I would get spark plugs and air filter done. i would also check your timing.
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I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
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1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
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Reply #3
Pull codes.

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Reply #4
find someone and give them a good tip... ;)
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Reply #5
  • Run a can of SeaFoam though it. (make sure it is out of the tank before you have it tested or your numbers will be way off)
  • Get the car hot before it is tested. Was told Cats "work" better hot.
  • Pull the air filter before you get there


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find someone and give them a good tip... ;)


Those days are numbered. Around here they have to take pics of the rear of the car, VIN, and odometer. Upload it right then, oh and there is a thumb print reader to log in. Sound unreal but I watched it all.
1986 Cougar LS

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Reply #6
High carbons usually involves unburnt fuel. Timing,o2 sensors, do you have codes?
Old Grey Cat to this.88 Cat, 5.0 HO, CW mounts, mass air, CI custom cam, afr165's, Tmoss worked cobra intake, BBK shorty's,off road h pipe, magnaflow ex. T-5,spec stage 2 clutch, 8.8 373 TC trac loc, che ajustables with bullits on the rear. 11" brakes up front. +

 

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Reply #7
Quote from: mljames;258488
Ok I failed the smog test here in this *&^% 'd up state of California. Does anyone have any suggetions, beside to move out. I have a brand new exhaust and cat (2 yrs old), wires, plugs etc.. It failed on high carbons? it is a 302


Look man,, you will never pass.  You of all people from Ca knowing all too well the "new" and improved emissions standards being forced down the peoples throats is nothing more than pressure to get into a new car. 

Your done,, its over with.

On a lighter note, you might be able to legally bribe them into making all repairs in order to pass the test.

One thing you will find is after your 1500 dollars spent on said service.,, you can roll right down the street to the next station and Fail again.  Ofcourse you dont tell the new station you just passed with repairs, you simply set the state of CA up for failure then take it to civil court exposing the state sponsord moffia. (sp?)

Before you call bs,, its happened before right here on this board with one of your fellow CA residents.