Arizona Emissions?

[asp84]

A question for anybody who lives in a part of Arizona that requires emission/smog testing. (primarily PHX)

What does the test involve?
My main question is: Do they check under your hood?? (to see what type of engine you have?)

The reason I ask is because I am moving to PHX and have a 92 5.0 in my 91 Explorer. ( I have followed California's strict emission guidlines for my conversion.....ie; retained all emission equipment) But, was still wondering how detailed a check they perform in AZ?. Currently my 5.0 passes in the same emission standards category as the original 4.0L V6.

Thanks in Advance!
Al
asp84@earthlink.net

 

[Alec]

I think 99% of the time if it passes in CA, it'll pass in any other state.

 

[asp84]

I havent actually gone thorugh Caly emissions, I just used their guidlines for my engine conversion.

 

[becker69]

I can't remember absolutely for sure; but I am pretty sure that I just had to start it, and they ran some gas-cap check, then they rammed a rod in my tail-pipe
So maybe if you have duals; this might give them a visual cue to look further. But you should be OK. The Standards aren't nearly like CA's (my home state)

 

[Robert]

They will look under your hood, check under your car with a floor jack looking mirror and stick a tube up your tail pipe. I don't know if they would care about an engine conversion or not. I do know they look for all of the original smog equipment that is applicable to your model year. The under car check is to make sure you have your catalytic converter. The tail pipe test will be done at idle and while maintaining a constant speed. They will run the driving test and let you either sit in the passenger seat or wait in their little glass Fotomart booth. They used to let you do the driving test back when I had it done in '92. I lived in Ohio from '92-'98. After I moved back I had to run my Wife's Sable through emissions and that was when I found that they won't let you drive yor vehicle on the wheels anymore. Since my Explorer has 4x4 Auto it doesn't get the driving test, but I have to run it through the emissions check every year though instead of every two years like my Wife's car.

 

[asp84]

They will look under your hood, check under your car with a floor jack looking mirror and stick a tube up your tail pipe.

Wow, sounds like their serious down there! Well, my 5.0 motor has more emission equipment installed on it then my 4.0 Explorer had on it

My 91 Explorer w/ Caly emissions equipment only had:
-2 catalytic converters
-1 PCV valve
It did NOT have an EGR!!!!! (factory)

My 92 5.0 H.O in my 91 Explorer has:
-an EGR valve
-Catalytic converters
-SMOG pump....that gives a constant feed of O2 in the Heads
-PCV valve

My 5.0 easily passes 4.0 emission standards!

Thanks for all the info!!!!! anybody know about swap laws down there?

Al

 

[Maniak]

The link for the Arizona Department of Enviormental Quality is located http://www.adeq.state.az.us/lead/osc/handbook.html (it is a 10 meg file).. The link for vehicle emission is http://www.adeq.state.az.us/environ/air/vei/index.html

Here is the list of what it takes to register a vehicle in Arizona.. Dead Link Removed


Here is more info on the tests..
ARIZONA (Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program)


TESTABLE AREA: Metropolitan Phoenix & Tucson Areas

Maricopa & Pima Counties (diesel powered vehicles)



If you work or go to school in the emission test area, but register outside the area, you are still required to have the vehicle inspection.



NOTE: Vehicles domiciled in Pinal County will require emissions testing beginning January 1, 2001.



MODEL YEARS TESTED: 1967 and newer



EXEMPT VEHICLES: Newest 5 years exempt;

Vehicles older than 1967;

Pro-rated (licensed in more than one state) vehicles

Non-motorized vehicles or trailers;

Electric powered vehicles or vehicles with an engine displacement of less than 90 cubic centimeters;

Vehicles leased to a person residing outside the emission control area; and

Vehicles transferred between dealers (wholesale)



TEST FEE/OTHER REQUIREMENTS: $31.50 Enhanced Test – Phoenix Area Only – 1981 and newer light-duty vehicles good for 2 years.

$15.75 for all other tests in the Phoenix Area.

$10.00 all Tucson tests.





TYPES OF VEHICLES TESTED: All vehicles, including diesel and alternative fuels.



RECIPROCAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Out-of-State Tested in Arizona) - An out-of-state vehicle will be tested if the motorist presents the vehicle, the registration or title and the fee at the test station.



(Arizona Registered Vehicles

Located Out of State) - If the vehicle is located in a testing area the emissions test is required prior to registration. The motorist must submit vehicle inspection report exemption free to ADEQ. More information is available on Arizona’s Website.



CONTACT:



John Gibbons

Inspection & Compliance Unit

Air Quality Vehicle Emissions

3033 N. Central Ave.

Phoenix, AZ 85012



Phone: (602) 207-7015

FAX: (602) 207-7020

E-Mail: gibbons.john@ev.state.az.us

 

[asp84]

I will be in Maricopa County.............(when I move down there).

any input is appreciated......concerning engine swaps........

Thanks,
Al