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thegreatwhite · 05-12-2015, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010SSRSM6

I got my official renewal notice and it did not say that smog was required. Next month will be 6 years and the state decided it didn't want my money so I will not be attempting to get a smog check.

so they just said you dont need a smog check at all? for how long?

2010SSRSM6 · 05-12-2015, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by thegreatwhite

so they just said you dont need a smog check at all? for how long?

Not sure. It should have been done in order to get the registration done this year and I didn't have that designation on my renewal. I'm going to guess that I'll have to do it next year, but until then I can't say for sure. I'm not going to complain about it either.

Anyone else that bought early in '09 gotten their registration notice yet?

Trip9Duc · 08-30-2015, 01:21 AM

I bought mine in DEC 2009 and my renewal is in coming up but Im overseas and its in storage. I have to do that PMO until I come back and hopefully by then people will PM me on where to go for a "Smog Test" or this test is nothing to worry about with LT headers, CAI and tune. Besides, my car is low to the ground unless they lift it and see I have hi-flow CATs.

TommyTheCat · 09-19-2015, 04:10 PM

If they are doing smogs correctly then all the monitors have to be ready with the exception of the EVAP monitor, check engine light has to work properly and NOT be on with the engine on, no visual modifications. So if you have missing catalysts or aftermarket catalysts (none of which are legal in CA on the Camaro) then that is an automatic fail, but the truth is most smog techs are too lazy to check the catalysts, or don't care as long as the functional passes. Some will care about an aftermarket cold air intake, other don't. It's technically required to have an EO number, same thing with headers and other mods.

1BadAssSS · 09-19-2015, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 762ch

Why lope? Because it's a muscle car and it sounds bad ass. I cammed my 2011 with an LS3 so no weinie L99 BS, it drives just fine. No power brake issues.

Also my 67 with a big cam, efi and hydroboost drives just fine. Muscle cars need 3 pedals and a mean lope!

AGREED!

nighttowl · 09-19-2015, 09:35 PM

Typically tuners will turn off DTC's that will throw a check engine light on a cammed car.

what is everyone's thoughts on cammed cars that has sporadic misfires at idle due to reversion, but had the misfire dtc turned off in the tune?
do you suspect they will pass with no CEL? does anyone actually work at one of these facilities?

TommyTheCat · 09-19-2015, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nighttowl

Typically tuners will turn off DTC's that will throw a check engine light on a cammed car.

what is everyone's thoughts on cammed cars that has sporadic misfires at idle due to reversion, but had the misfire dtc turned off in the tune?
do you suspect they will pass with no CEL? does anyone actually work at one of these facilities?

I do smogs all day, a car will not fail just because a tech suspects that it is misfiring (even if it is)
It's different for 99 and lower where emissions actually get checked. Read the other post I made

LSX Camaro · 10-04-2015, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by c6z28

SOMEONE doesnt know how a camshaft works.

Give Straub Technologies a call he will set you straight, or Mike Jones.

King Nothing · 10-04-2015, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by c6z28

I assume you dont either?

Overlap is what gives lope.. When you try to get a specific RPM for power, you will need overlap. Since LS engines don't need AS MUCH overlap they can get by with less lope, however they will have lope if you are running a decent sized cam.

Maybe a google search will help you.

Here's good info for everyone how to choose a cam and scroll down to Lobe Seperstion Angle to learn more about power and lope to our engines

LSX Camaro · 10-04-2015, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by c6z28

I assume you dont either?

Overlap is what gives lope.. When you try to get a specific RPM for power, you will need overlap. Since LS engines don't need AS MUCH overlap they can get by with less lope, however they will have lope if you are running a decent sized cam.

Maybe a google search will help you.

I was agreeing with you!

scv_guy · 10-05-2015, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TommyTheCat

I do smogs all day, a car will not fail just because a tech suspects that it is misfiring (even if it is)
It's different for 99 and lower where emissions actually get checked. Read the other post I made

Can someone list all the readiness codes that are checked

Trip9Duc · 03-17-2016, 09:20 PM

Any updates to this, on the Smog Inspection? You can PM if recommend a place.

08-30-2015, 01:21 AM	#17
Trip9Duc Drives: Twenty-Ten Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 106	I bought mine in DEC 2009 and my renewal is in coming up but Im overseas and its in storage. I have to do that PMO until I come back and hopefully by then people will PM me on where to go for a "Smog Test" or this test is nothing to worry about with LT headers, CAI and tune. Besides, my car is low to the ground unless they lift it and see I have hi-flow CATs. __________________ Pedders Track II, Forgeline 10.5x20 (4), Nitto INVO 295/35/20 (4), Speedware Harness Bar, 6 pt Harness, Roto-fab, LG Motorsport Longtube Headers and exhaust, All work, assembly and Tune by Haddad Motorsport in Inglewood, CA.

09-19-2015, 09:35 PM	#20
nighttowl Sarcasm loading -------- Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: TX Posts: 1,817 View My Garage	Typically tuners will turn off DTC's that will throw a check engine light on a cammed car. what is everyone's thoughts on cammed cars that has sporadic misfires at idle due to reversion, but had the misfire dtc turned off in the tune? do you suspect they will pass with no CEL? does anyone actually work at one of these facilities? __________________ "The salesman actually told me to stop getting it sideways during the test drive" 2018 MBM ZL1 1LE - Stock 2014 CRT ZL1 574 rwhp, 537 rwtq - SOLD 2010 IBM SS Camaro VVT L99 w/ TR6060 swap, 489 rwhp, 444 rwtq - SOLD

03-17-2016, 09:20 PM	#26
Trip9Duc Drives: Twenty-Ten Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 106	Any updates to this, on the Smog Inspection? You can PM if recommend a place. __________________ Pedders Track II, Forgeline 10.5x20 (4), Nitto INVO 295/35/20 (4), Speedware Harness Bar, 6 pt Harness, Roto-fab, LG Motorsport Longtube Headers and exhaust, All work, assembly and Tune by Haddad Motorsport in Inglewood, CA.

09-19-2015, 04:10 PM	#18
TommyTheCat SHKE BKE Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,108	If they are doing smogs correctly then all the monitors have to be ready with the exception of the EVAP monitor, check engine light has to work properly and NOT be on with the engine on, no visual modifications. So if you have missing catalysts or aftermarket catalysts (none of which are legal in CA on the Camaro) then that is an automatic fail, but the truth is most smog techs are too lazy to check the catalysts, or don't care as long as the functional passes. Some will care about an aftermarket cold air intake, other don't. It's technically required to have an EO number, same thing with headers and other mods.