Haltech Stinger and CA smog?
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Drifting
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Haltech Stinger and CA smog?
Well as the title implies, i have gotten a DMV notice saying i need to get a smog on my 02 Zo6... The only modificaiton i have performed is putting a Haltech Stinger on... Question is... are they CA smog legal and will it pass smog with it on there? or do i have to replace it with the stock intake to pass CA **** smog check? If i do have to replace it with the stock part... I remember using a picture instructions from the internet, that i got from this forum (the link anyways) and was wondering if anyone still knew of that link...
Thanks for the help..
Thanks for the help..
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Most of them are carb certified however when I looked at a Halltech, I found...
Halltech C5 Stinger 97-2000
Expect 10 RWHP 12 ft. lbs Torque from the original Halltech Stinger. Easy 10 minute install, no cutting, no rain issues, and no warranty problems. Simple Horsepower, without the risk of water damage. Off Road Use Only.
Don't know why since my old K&N was the same set up and had a carb cert. sticker on it.
Halltech C5 Stinger 97-2000
Expect 10 RWHP 12 ft. lbs Torque from the original Halltech Stinger. Easy 10 minute install, no cutting, no rain issues, and no warranty problems. Simple Horsepower, without the risk of water damage. Off Road Use Only.
Don't know why since my old K&N was the same set up and had a carb cert. sticker on it.
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Most of them are carb certified however when I looked at a Halltech, I found...
Halltech C5 Stinger 97-2000
Expect 10 RWHP 12 ft. lbs Torque from the original Halltech Stinger. Easy 10 minute install, no cutting, no rain issues, and no warranty problems. Simple Horsepower, without the risk of water damage. Off Road Use Only.
Don't know why since my old K&N was the same set up and had a carb cert. sticker on it.
Halltech C5 Stinger 97-2000
Expect 10 RWHP 12 ft. lbs Torque from the original Halltech Stinger. Easy 10 minute install, no cutting, no rain issues, and no warranty problems. Simple Horsepower, without the risk of water damage. Off Road Use Only.
Don't know why since my old K&N was the same set up and had a carb cert. sticker on it.
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Oh goodness... well i dont remember if it said it was smog cert when i originally got it, but knowing me, i wouldnt have gotten it if it said Off road use only... so i hope it doesnt... thanks for the post... im still trying to find it on the web... hard to find old product information
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You should swap it out with your stock intake. I did the same last year and it gave me a good excuse to thoroughly clean the Stinger's air filter. You may have used my installation procedure when installing your Stinger. It can be found at:
http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/corvette_c5_corner.htm
Dave
http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/corvette_c5_corner.htm
Dave
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Drifting
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You should swap it out with your stock intake. I did the same last year and it gave me a good excuse to thoroughly clean the Stinger's air filter. You may have used my installation procedure when installing your Stinger. It can be found at:
http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/corvette_c5_corner.htm
Dave
http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/corvette_c5_corner.htm
Dave
When you clean the Haltech.. what do you use, and do you put any oil on it when you put it back on? thanks
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Anyone want to buy a Haltech Stinger with ~5000 miles on it?
im not a mechanic so i cant just go swapin out stuff all the time with no effort... im a computer geek not a car geek!!
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Ok, well i am stuck on one part of the removal process. adn was wondering if i can get some input from those who have removed this thing to clean it etc..
I cant seem to get the MAF unit off the Haltech air bridge. I have removed the clamp and it just wont budge... I dont really want to use brute force unless i have to... Is there a secret or easy technique to getting the MAF off the Haltech airbridge? or could the Haltech airbridge have melted and bonded from the engine heat to the MAF?
Thanks for help or suggestions... would like to finish this today, but dont want to take the risk of damaging the MAF unit
I cant seem to get the MAF unit off the Haltech air bridge. I have removed the clamp and it just wont budge... I dont really want to use brute force unless i have to... Is there a secret or easy technique to getting the MAF off the Haltech airbridge? or could the Haltech airbridge have melted and bonded from the engine heat to the MAF?
Thanks for help or suggestions... would like to finish this today, but dont want to take the risk of damaging the MAF unit
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Halltech Stingers are NOT CARB Certified! But will you have a problem smogging it? Maybe, maybe not. It depends on your smog tech, does it have to be done at a test only place? If you can take it to a smog place of your choice, try a gas station in a "not so good" part of town. Those kind of places might not care, or even notice it's not legal.
Find one that will do a "pre-smog". If nothing is said about the Haltech and it passes the sniffer..than have them smog it
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Run it through smog test with the Stinger on it. If you fail the "Visual" part you can bring it back with the stock part on, then they will give you a passing grade. If you don't fail visual, your home free. You should pass the "Smog" test itself with the Stinger on it.
Is CA still doing the sniff test on newer cars with computer controlled emissions? In AZ they surprised me by just hooking my 99 up to the computer at idle.
Is CA still doing the sniff test on newer cars with computer controlled emissions? In AZ they surprised me by just hooking my 99 up to the computer at idle.
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The MAF can be a real bear to get off, but try rotating it, one way and then the other, in both axes.
And I recommend that you don't even try to "slip it by". If you get caught, it'll be a real hassle. I went through this Russian Roulette stuff with my 68 and I vowed, never again. Besides, the Stinger probably needs to be cleaned, anyway.
Dave
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Not only do they do the sniff test, but they require that the vehicle drive wheels be put on rollers so that the the vehicle can be "driven" under real-world conditions at higher than idle engine and vehicle speeds. This all comes AFTER the vehicle's engine bay passes a thorough visual exam. Long tube headers and intakes are prime targets of the smog *****.
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If you look at the linked page I posted, you'll see a cleaning procedure. I used Simple Green (or something similar) and K&N oil, but please read the procedure before doing it.
The MAF can be a real bear to get off, but try rotating it, one way and then the other, in both axes.
And I recommend that you don't even try to "slip it by". If you get caught, it'll be a real hassle. I went through this Russian Roulette stuff with my 68 and I vowed, never again. Besides, the Stinger probably needs to be cleaned, anyway.
Dave
The MAF can be a real bear to get off, but try rotating it, one way and then the other, in both axes.
And I recommend that you don't even try to "slip it by". If you get caught, it'll be a real hassle. I went through this Russian Roulette stuff with my 68 and I vowed, never again. Besides, the Stinger probably needs to be cleaned, anyway.
Dave
Ok i will give it a go... as long as there is no locks or other devices keepign it on that i dont know about... i took off the retainer ring all together and it seems like its almost bonded to the bridge... i hope it comes off
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Not only do they do the sniff test, but they require that the vehicle drive wheels be put on rollers so that the the vehicle can be "driven" under real-world conditions at higher than idle engine and vehicle speeds. This all comes AFTER the vehicle's engine bay passes a thorough visual exam. Long tube headers and intakes are prime targets of the smog *****.
But the more urban counties do have the full deal with the dyno test and all.If you're in one of the inspection-only counties (you say mid-state; could be San Joaquin, which is bad, or Inyo, which is good), best be ready for the full visual inspection.
To get the MAF and airbridge separated, I've just removed the assembly and wiggled the MAF. It did come out with a little persuasion, but no force.
The Vararam looks enough like a GM part (decent quality but not oh-wow polished super-slick) that I am guessing it would sneak by the local smog shops, unless the tech is a Vette guy. But I pulled the big V-R sticker off, and haven't had to have it checked yet.
Good luck. It seems like just meeting or exceeding the emissions requirements should be enough, but the state needs $18B, and if der Governator's marker (a la Charles Barkley) isn't approved by the voters, look for more onerous enforcement as a way to generate fines for revenue. And my Singaporean colleagues think they have it bad in their "fine" city...
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You'll be fine. I doubt my ebay intake is CARB certified, they didn't even look at it. It will pass the tailpipe test, they won't even look under the hood if the numbers come out right.
Most smog places cannot even tell the difference between a stock manifold and long tube header.
Most smog places cannot even tell the difference between a stock manifold and long tube header.
