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Mar 9, 2010 | 11:12 AM

#31

ngng

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Originally Posted by MX_Fyrcaptain

The tech that refused to test my truck told me that if you do no not remove the tuner you will fail. The codes are stored and they check for codes.

that's interesting..can jody confirm?

Feb 22, 2011 | 11:45 PM

#32

spease209

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Originally Posted by forumsearcher

CCV will need to be routed like stock.

One surprising detail is that air filters are exempt for diesels, so you can run anything reasonable. It is published on the DMV website.

Where did you read this? Can you provide a Link, can't find it anywhere.

Feb 23, 2011 | 01:40 AM

#33

SpringerPop

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From: La La Land

I stashed the documentation here:
http://springerpop.net/F350/PDFs/APP...%2012-2009.pdf
but I found it on the CARB site.

Pop

Feb 23, 2011 | 05:26 AM

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orng1

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From: Paramount, Ca

I did my smog a week ago. I knew more about it than he did. He looked at it, asked the other guy there and turned it on, checked for codes, and told me it passed.

I didn't remove anything, only plugged in my wastegate line and cleared the codes.

Feb 23, 2011 | 09:27 AM

#35

timmyboy76

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orng1..you mind throw'n it out there,(place), for us so-cal people to take advantage of there "not up to par, knowledge", before they catch on?

Feb 23, 2011 | 10:21 AM

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orng1

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It's the 76 on Garfield and Somerset in Paramount.

Feb 23, 2011 | 11:35 AM

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SpringerPop

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From: La La Land

Actually, I found that unless you are highly modified, it's a better bet to use a shop that has LOTS of knowledge. They already know the rules, and if you abide by them, you pass.

We've had folks get failed because of aftermarket intakes, which ARE approved.

Of course, if you need to try to sneak something past the shop, that's a different story.....

Pop

Feb 23, 2011 | 11:53 AM

#38

orng1

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LOL He saw me hooking up the wastegate line. Well he tried, I bet he was scratching his head thinking. "wth did this guy just do?"

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Feb 23, 2011 | 01:01 PM

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