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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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Yeah, i know, i tried the search but couldnt find anything!
But i need some tips and tricks on how to pass emissons this saturday. I dont have a smog pump so anything will help.
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 05:10 PM
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[sm=goodidea.gif]Throw 8 cats on eachside you should be cool
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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I didn't think it could be done without the smog pump, but never know. Good luck

Old Feb 27, 2008 | 05:14 PM
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yeah but for some reason my dad thinks that getting it running "right" that it will pass. I keep telling him it wont with outn asmog pump but w/e worth a try i guess
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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my mechanic was saying that lowering your timing sometimes helps
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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my cousing told me that messing with timing could blow up your engine..?
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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lol it wont blow up your engine if your just going to run it for smog... retard the timing to like 7degrees.. and paint thinner lowers emissions (alcohol) i think thats how spell it lol.... i tried the paint thinner thing and it lowered my emissons. the exhaust fumes smelled good.
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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what i just put paint thinner in my gas tank??? And i have no idea how to retard timing
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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If all else fails find a run down shop and slip the feller a bill
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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yeah my buddys dad owns a shop, preety small shop
maybe ill talk to him, see if i can get the sticker if i fail



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