Question about EGR Block off

[skatershawn]

I know this is probably pretty stupid but i just want to make sure...

I have my EGR blocked off.. and i need to get my car inspected for the state of texas and i was wondering if that will cause me to fail the smog test??

it will correct!
if not anything it will pop up a code and i will have a CEL and thats a no go too!

well i was just cuious, trying to get my wallet ready for how much im going to have to pay off the dude!

 

[95blackGsTurbo]

Most states won't even check for one. And if you don't have a CEL then there are no worries.

 

[1stGenTSi]

They don't check, and it wont throw a code. They don't even open the hood.

 

[9!'clipseDOHC]

I've been in Texas for 3 years now with a blocked off EGR and I've never failed an inspection.

 

[skatershawn]

already then... well i guess i will get a cat so i can pass the smog for that... i have a test pipe and i KNOW it wont pass but i was thinking it wouldn't pass with the EGR blocked!
guess ill look for a cat thanks guys!!

 

[zhjiln]

you will fail smog without the EGR system ...

 

[ClevelandDSM]

Being OBD1, as long are you don't have a check engine light, I would assume they would test it the way they do in Ohio. Which is by spinning the car and testing the tail pipe, making sure you have a cat with a mirror on a stick, and checking your gas cap pressure.

If you had OBD2, they would hook up with a computer and not even run the car.

 

[skatershawn]

you will fail smog without the EGR system ...

ok see this is more along the lines of what i needed to hear.. now that i go back and reread all the post not one of them states anything about the smog test!!

here in the bigger cities of texas they smog cars and test the exhaust gases!!

So FOR Sure i wont pass the smog?!?

ok... got to get my wallet ready!!

 

[bomper04]

Well both zhjiln and I are from California; by far the strictest state for emissions standards and smog. Yes you will fail for the visual. Understand that the EGR system is an emissions related component put on the car for a reason. It's sole operation is to lower NOx and reduce cylinder head temperatures. Though I don't know the standards for Texas, I'm pretty sure it's federal law not to tamper with emission controls hahah. Oh well! Like stated, if they don't do visuals then hey, leave it be. Either way, they're not going to check for it's operation...that would take too much time for them to do. As long as it looks okay, then it's alright.

 

[9!'clipseDOHC]

I've gotten mine inspected, which includes the smog test, 3 years in a row here in Texas w/o an EGR valve or a charcoal canister. Yes you are supposed to have it but I've never failed the smog test without it.

Heck the 1g 1.8 L dsm's came from the factory with EGR blockoff plates. Thats what I got mine off of.

Personally I wouldn't sweat it, if you want to block off your EGR, just do it.

 

[DSM nOOb]

you can pass smog without a cat and without an egr as long as your car is running good. I mean yea they will check for a cat but just use something that looks like one.
like this

 

[skatershawn]

I've gotten mine inspected, which includes the smog test, 3 years in a row here in Texas w/o an EGR valve or a charcoal canister. Yes you are supposed to have it but I've never failed the smog test without it.

Heck the 1g 1.8 L dsm's came from the factory with EGR blockoff plates. Thats what I got mine off of.

Personally I wouldn't sweat it, if you want to block off your EGR, just do it.

Sorry... im dont know how others cities inspect... i know big cities smog, but iv never been to el paso!!

i know i mover to austin from a small town near corpus and all they ever did was walk around it drive it down the street and slap a sticker on it!


AND by the Way... i HAVE the egr blocked off already.. i got it like that!
i was wondering if it would pass here in austin or i would have to open my pocket more to pay some one off! ( i know a place)
AND ALSO the look under the hood i think just so the camera in the place sees them.. cause my roomie got his done and they just popped the hood and didn't even look at it!

but i guess i will just have to find out hahah!
thanks for all the help tho guys!

 

[bomper04]

I've gotten mine inspected, which includes the smog test, 3 years in a row here in Texas w/o an EGR valve or a charcoal canister. Yes you are supposed to have it but I've never failed the smog test without it.

Heck the 1g 1.8 L dsm's came from the factory with EGR blockoff plates. Thats what I got mine off of.

Personally I wouldn't sweat it, if you want to block off your EGR, just do it.

Haha, well as part of a certified smog technician 1) they're supposed to do their job 2) they're supposed to do their job CORRECTLY! As far as I know a visual is performed nationwide and as per federal law the I/M240 test is conducted. Failing either one and you won't be issued your certificate. Who knows, maybe I'm wrong and your guidelines over there are far less strict than ours.

Good luck if you're gonna run catless for smog skater! You never know

 

[skatershawn]

Haha, well as part of a certified smog technician 1) they're supposed to do their job 2) they're supposed to do their job CORRECTLY! As far as I know a visual is performed nationwide and as per federal law the I/M240 test is conducted. Failing either one and you won't be issued your certificate. Who knows, maybe I'm wrong and your guidelines over there are far less strict than ours.

Good luck if you're gonna run catless for smog skater! You never know

well i really dont want to run catless... i do care about the environment!!!
and i really dont want to blow my ear drums and everyones' i drive by hahah!

but with the price of a 3'' cat i dont know if i can right now with all the bills that i have this month!

 

[doctor_shock10]

you shouldnt have a problem passing inspection and the same goes for smog.

 

[9!'clipseDOHC]

You can get a Vibrant 3" hi-flow cat for $85 at Horsepowerfreaks.

 

[skatershawn]

ya but then i need to get two 3'' flanges and get them welded on... ive called for quotes on this before!
cheapest i found here was $5 a flanges and $25 each weld!
haha
i know im a cheapo... well not really i would but at this point in time im broke for anything on my car right now! :/