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Old May 1, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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I went for an emission test here in Ontario and after spinning the wheels, the Vette failed miserably. It has very high HC and CO level at both idle and spin. The Nox and dilution was ok. The engine is modified to a 383 stroker. What should my fuel to air ratio be and other stuff? What do I need to do to pass this stupid smog sniff test? I bought the car like this, and think my cats might be gutted out. Replace with universal standard cats? Will this mess up the current computer tune?
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I went for an emission test here in Ontario and after spinning the wheels, the Vette failed miserably. It has very high HC and CO level at both idle and spin. The Nox and dilution was ok. The engine is modified to a 383 stroker. What should my fuel to air ratio be and other stuff? What do I need to do to pass this stupid smog sniff test? I bought the car like this, and think my cats might be gutted out. Replace with universal standard cats? Will this mess up the current computer tune?
If the CATs are gutted that maybe your only problem getting it to pass. Get a pair of high flow units installed and that should do it. Usually there is no additional tuning needed.
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Old May 15, 2007 | 11:33 PM
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since its obd 2, i assume they plug it in to their computers... would you guys think that some O2 simulators will do the trick?
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Sounds to me like they did the tailpipe sniff test, o2 sims will not help pass this test.
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I had to replace both my cats, the old ones were both gutted. It passed this time, but my car doesn't have the same pull. The sound of the exhaust is not that great either. I think I will have to take it in and get the 383 re-tuned.
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