Performance chip:inspection coming soon?

[DonM]

Ive noticed after installing my chip, the exhuast fumes smell a little on the rich side. Im running 93 octane btw.

Im curious as to weather or not, since Im running 93 octane now, if the smell is normal. My Ex goes thru inspection in May. Just want to make sure it passes.

Do you guys take your chip out when inspection must be done?

Thanks

 

[Alec]

It should be fine. Just remember to have the truck nice and warm when you get it inspected.

 

[DonM]

Will do Alec, thanks.

 

[Apten]

so far I've never had anyone fail due to a chip, and I have a ton of customers out in LA. I'd agree to make sure it's warmed up, if the coolant temp doesn't reach 170 before they do testing, it will run off a base table and get a lower score.

Here in missori, they just started ODB-II emissions testing. Instead of going on the dyno, they just scan for codes, and if there are none present it passes.

Brian

 

[DonM]

Hey Brian, Im not saying it's because of the chip. Im thinking it's the 93 octane! Which Iv never used before.

Either way, I'll make sure it's warmed up good and plenty.

Thanks

 

[V8BoatBuilder]

OBD_II testing rocks! I had a 91 Peugeot that took a whole new cat and two O2s to pass emissions.... Three times it went on the dyno. The X, all they do is plug it in. A great way to pass (if you are worried about failing) is to reset the computer right before you go in for the inspection - and don't let it run for very long!

 

[Apten]

that trick actually won't work with ODB-II. When you reset the EEC (or clear the codes), it flags an "ODBII rediness not complete" code internally. Most consumer scanners won't read that, but their equipment will. It takes about 2 hours of running the engine to clear that. If that code is present, it will fail the test.