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smog pump and emissions

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Old 05-03-2004, 05:11 PM
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will a 5.0 pass the state emissions with the smog pump eliminated? i want to take it out but i still have to pass.
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Old 05-03-2004, 05:28 PM
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Removing the smog pump increases your tailpipe emissions, so yes you may end up failing a smog check....
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Old 05-03-2004, 05:34 PM
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Smog pumps are such a bunch of crap. They don't reduce emissions, they just cheat by diluting the exhaust.
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Old 05-03-2004, 11:13 PM
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here in cali you won't pass the visual inspection if you don't have a smog pump
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