Smog Test With A Different Twist

[78 Big10 454]

I'm in need of the expert advice from the members of this Board. I need to FAIL a California smog test. I have an extra 78 square that has been a very useful parts donor. Now I need to deliver it to its final resting place. The State of California will give me $1000 to retire the vehicle if it fails a smog test.

All suggestions are greatly appreciated.

[Pyrotechnic]

Pretty easy to do in California. Just remove any piece of original emissions equipment and that will do it.

You could also dump some motor oil in the gas tank so that there is a noticeable amount of smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. Effective and amusing!

[INSIDIOUS '86]

Run your timing up and run it lean. Something to give the appearance that its mechanicle sound and all equipment works but is to worn to pass
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[motornut]

bit of diesel into tank?
foul /short gap some plugs
i've seen glue used to seal up hoses,so things look intact and working

[54Caddy]

This truck must be in pieces if you want to fail it. Hope it's not a clean one
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[JCampbell]

Buy a cheap, "big" cam and slide it in. It'll manifest as high NOx levels and you'll fail.

[tony58]

You can't remove equipment and be eligible for this program.

[gramps77]

Im surprised noone yet, has mentioned you asking on here about defrauding a smog test. I actually dont really care. I am however used to seeing someone drop in with the legal twist. Good luck.

[JCampbell]

Seeing as how the State doesn't seem to care about 69 million dollars in welfare fraud, I really don't see them getting too excited about a fraudulent gross polluter payout.

[gramps77]

Originally Posted by JCampbell

Seeing as how the State doesn't seem to care about 69 million dollars in welfare fraud, I really don't see them getting too excited about a fraudulent gross polluter payout.

you never know where someone will pop up. I was politely trying to caution. I agree with you and the welfare fraud.
Again, good luck. That $1000 will help with some more good parts.

[mrolds88]

Put a big set of jets in it.

[AntiGov]

wow , so the do-gooders are now paying to rid the planet of old classic cars ? and salt in the wound is that the tax payers pay for it. sounds like a program we have here in portland where on one day a year they use tax payer money to rid people of their guns . on that day bring any gun into the police station and they give you $50 bones no questions asked.....the sheeple proudly line up...

[AntiGov]

Originally Posted by gramps77

Im surprised noone yet, has mentioned you asking on here about defrauding a smog test. I actually dont really care. I am however used to seeing someone drop in with the legal twist. Good luck.

the state emision mandates are a fraud.....

[1977cheyenne_C10]

can i have the parts for the smog?
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[JCampbell]

Originally Posted by AntiGov

wow , so the do-gooders are now paying to rid the planet of old classic cars ? and salt in the wound is that the tax payers pay for it. sounds like a program we have here in portland where on one day a year they use tax payer money to rid people of their guns . on that day bring any gun into the police station and they give you $50 bones no questions asked.....the sheeple proudly line up...

If Sacramento had their way, we'd all be driving late model Prius' and Subaru Outbacks.

...and if you're stupid enough to voluntarily turn your firearms into the State, you deserve to be disarmed.

Firearms are like savings accounts: you hope you never have to rely on it, but you sure sleep better at night knowing it's there.

[AntiGov]

Originally Posted by JCampbell

If Sacramento had their way, we'd all be driving late model Prius' and Subaru Outbacks.

TRUE

...and if you're stupid enough to voluntarily turn your firearms into the State, you deserve to be disarmed.

TRUE

Firearms are like savings accounts: you hope you never have to rely on it, but you sure sleep better at night knowing it's there.

and TRUE

[gramps77]

Originally Posted by JCampbell

If Sacramento had their way, we'd all be driving late model Prius' and Subaru Outbacks.

...and if you're stupid enough to voluntarily turn your firearms into the State, you deserve to be disarmed.

Firearms are like savings accounts: you hope you never have to rely on it, but you sure sleep better at night knowing it's there.

What do firearms have to do with the OP question?
You cant stop the government.
And sure the emission mandates may be a fraud, but what can you do about it?
Your frustrations would be better met on a political board.

[78 Big10 454]

Originally Posted by 54Caddy

This truck must be in pieces if you want to fail it. Hope it's not a clean one
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It's being held together with rust at this point.

[beamn7]

MIGHT be worth more parting it out? I got a 78 that needs some parts.........

[78 Big10 454]

I've just about parted out everything that's usable. The sheet metal is a goner, the rear end whines like a banshee, the interior is just about gutted, trim pieces removed, tranny slips and slides like a 1960's dance craze, windshield and windows cracked like an egg, and the tires are balder than me. I have enough together to drive it to the designated junkyard. It's a 454 with 360,000 miles on the clock and currently running on six cylinders and still passes smog! How? Got me.....

[Pyrotechnic]

Originally Posted by 78 Big10 454

It's a 454 with 360,000 miles on the clock and currently running on six cylinders and still passes smog! How? Got me.....

This just goes to show how broken and ridiculous the whole smog game is. A guy can have a nice fresh motor with a few performance upgrades that runs nice and clean, yet he fails on technicality while an old junker blowing unburnt hydrocarbons everywhere sails right through. You've got to be kidding.

[AntiGov]

Originally Posted by 78 Big10 454

I've just about parted out everything that's usable. The sheet metal is a goner, the rear end whines like a banshee, the interior is just about gutted, trim pieces removed, tranny slips and slides like a 1960's dance craze, windshield and windows cracked like an egg, and the tires are balder than me. I have enough together to drive it to the designated junkyard. It's a 454 with 360,000 miles on the clock and currently running on six cylinders and still passes smog! How? Got me.....

even though this is a crazy program , I hope you get your 1000.00......Im sure you,ve paid alot more than that on the even more crazy fees in your state......sounds like theres not much to salvage anyways

[78 Big10 454]

Originally Posted by Pyrotechnic

This just goes to show how broken and ridiculous the whole smog game is. A guy can have a nice fresh motor with a few performance upgrades that runs nice and clean, yet he fails on technicality while an old junker blowing unburnt hydrocarbons everywhere sails right through. You've got to be kidding.

I wish I were. There is no other state as retarded as California. If you saw our gun laws, you'd think our state flag had a hammer and sickle on it instead of a grizzly bear.

Appreciate all the suggestions from everyone. If you have any more, please, don't be shy!

[KQQL IT]

Good luck with fail. Just put an aftermarket air cleaner on it. Instant Fail... the 454 and th400 core oughta be worth something though



Cali is killing all the old Diesel trucks faster than the old cars.

I drive an 07 peterbilt that isn't going to be emissions compliant and the end of '13 or add a 10k diesel particulate filter.
Yay Ca all the seem to be good for is catching fire and burning the truck down.
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[JellyBeanDriver]

Easy - unplug one of the plug wires. One cylinder of unburned fuel with every 2 revolutions of the engine. Sure to make the HC's too high.