Car failed B.A.R. Smog test.
11-16-2004 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 1jz gte_ jza70
wow you car would have passed in washington state with those numbers what i dont get is why they test you at 15 then 25 here in washington its 25 only thats what they consider crusing speed. tho there are very few places with a 25 mph speed limit here.
11-16-2004 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Master Yodub
Stock timing is 16. Acceptable is 16+/- 2 degrees..the more timing you have, the hotter the burn you'll get...and it'll lean out a bit. I'd put it up a couple degrees.
11-16-2004 | 04:35 PM
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To improve your chances to pass, change your oil and filter right before test, may want to run a tank with fuel injector cleaner prior to oil change. Do a tune up, rotor, cap, air filter, plug wires and plugs(Type of plug has no bearing on smog test, or not much) Get the car screamin hot before test, hotter cat is more effective, burns cleaner. Oil change probably will have biggest impact of all these things. May want to scan the printout, or let us know exactly what is wrong/out of spec
11-16-2004 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by centerforce99
The referree said the timing was good and that it should be between 14-15, are the degrees different by motor type?
11-17-2004 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Tobra
To improve your chances to pass, change your oil and filter right before test, may want to run a tank with fuel injector cleaner prior to oil change. Do a tune up, rotor, cap, air filter, plug wires and plugs(Type of plug has no bearing on smog test, or not much) Get the car screamin hot before test, hotter cat is more effective, burns cleaner. Oil change probably will have biggest impact of all these things. May want to scan the printout, or let us know exactly what is wrong/out of spec
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11-17-2004 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Master Yodub
Put it up to 16 or 17.
11-17-2004 | 01:18 PM
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OEM specs per the Honda manual is 16° BTDC + or - 2°. Yes they get the timing light out and check, but as long as it's within the manufacturer's spec you'll be fine. I had mine at 17 when I went to the ref and he didn't say anything.
11-17-2004 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Master Yodub
OEM specs per the Honda manual is 16° BTDC + or - 2°. Yes they get the timing light out and check, but as long as it's within the manufacturer's spec you'll be fine. I had mine at 17 when I went to the ref and he didn't say anything.