emissions passed!!

[rrubel]

Took the Vette to emissions for its second go-around after the mods; it failed earlier this year with HC *way* over the limit. After that, I had found that the hose on the AIR system to the cat had gotten a crimp, so I put a molded curved one in place. I also added a second PCV valve on the pass. side to try and eliminate some overpressure. Finally, and this may or may not have been needed but I REALLY wanted to pass, I dumped a bottle of 94% iso alcohol into 3/4 tank of gas.

This time, passed with flying colors. Not even close to the limits. Woohoo! Two more years of massive mods!
[RICHR]

 

[nyernga]

Took the Vette to emissions for its second go-around after the mods; it failed earlier this year with HC *way* over the limit. After that, I had found that the hose on the AIR system to the cat had gotten a crimp, so I put a molded curved one in place. I also added a second PCV valve on the pass. side to try and eliminate some overpressure. Finally, and this may or may not have been needed but I REALLY wanted to pass, I dumped a bottle of 94% iso alcohol into 3/4 tank of gas.

This time, passed with flying colors. Not even close to the limits. Woohoo! Two more years of massive mods!
[RICHR]

Congrats Rich. I know what it's like to sweat out an inspection. Mine is coming up in January and with this idle issue I'm getting concerned even though I passed last year by a wide margin as well. I sure would like a 2 year cycle instead of every year.......:ugh

Len

 

[JonM]

You probably just got a different testing machine.

 

[Moonunit 451]

Congrats Rich! Now, let's see some track times

 

[rrubel]

You probably just got a different testing machine.

Same lane, believe it or not...

Track times in the spring, after I spend the winter tuning with the PROMinator that should arrive any day. I did do a 13.71 @ 105.84 in 95-degree weather last June.

[RICHR]

 

[Mad-Mic]

good job Rich! i know your happy! that 1 bottle on 3/4 tank didn't do squat :L not like mine on 2 bars with 2 bottles in it

 

[tigmaned]

thats great Rich!! glad to hear it!
ed

 

[rrubel]

Yup, I am quite happy here... now just waiting for the Prominator to arrive so I can start dialing things in.

Found one problem with my custom prom - it thinks I'm driving an automatic! That'd make the ol' OD run oddly .
[RICHR]

 

[Mad-Mic]

Yup, I am quite happy here... now just waiting for the Prominator to arrive so I can start dialing things in.

Found one problem with my custom prom - it thinks I'm driving an automatic! That'd make the ol' OD run oddly .
[RICHR]

Hmmmm....

 

[Edmond]

Congratulations, Rich.

Unfortunately, this is something that I'll have to deal with next year. Or maybe I won't...

But I don't think I'll have a problem since I'm going to do extensive work to it this winter. My plan is to have it running faster with better gas mileage and lower emissions.

 

[rrubel]

Sounds like a good combo... let GM in on the secret when you figure it out .
[RICHR]

 

[Edmond]

Sounds like a good combo... let GM in on the secret when you figure it out .
[RICHR]

They already have with the Z06!:L:L:L

 

[WhalePirot]

They already have with the Z06!:L:L:L

Indeed, a new, silver 'Z' blew past me (in my old 7er) yesterday. It sounded quite good!

Congrats, Rich. I know the relief, but may face all that uncertainty again if and when the 406 gets redone.

 

[rrubel]

And you've got double the headache, being in California... good luck.
[RICHR]

 

[Edmond]

And you've got double the headache, being in California... good luck.
[RICHR]

By double headache, you mean that the inspection is visual and running the car on the rollers, right?

That would be such a pain!

Rich, why up so early on a Saturday morning?

 

[rrubel]

I have a 5-year-old. Need I say more?

Double the headache because the CARB is so ridiculously picky.

[RICHR]

 

[WhalePirot]

Double headache because the CARB is so ridiculous.

Triple, with Arnold as the Governator.

 

[rrubel]

You'd think a man who drives a Hummer would be less enviro-nut...
[RICHR]

 

[Edmond]

You'd think a man who drives a Hummer would be less enviro-nut...
[RICHR]

Ahnold voice: 1 highway, zero city... :L:L:L

 

[vigman]

I have to smog mine next week.. I SHOOULD be Ok the last 2 times she passed with margin to spare.. the NICE THING in CA if you FAIL.. Arnold picks up 500.00 worth of repairs.. I took advantage of that on my 84 Bronco since the that car was on the " High output" emissions list.. where I'm sure the Vette qualifies for.

So Hi Ho it's off to smog I go