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DragonHawk
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4/05/2002
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I was wondering how many people on here were from the Great(?) state of California. (central california here)
I am very interested to see if any of you have tried to get your engine modifications through smog check (specifically smog check 2, which I will be facing). I know that smog test 2 is harder to pass then smog check 1 ... so I am a little hesitant to put mods on UNLESS the stock 4.7 EASILY passes smog.
I know that new cars are exempt from testing for the first 4 years, so I would imagine that none of you with 4.7's have went through the test yet. But, I would be interested in hearing about other engine sizes and smog tests in California.
Basically I don't want to spend a ton of money on mods, just to have to take them off again in the near future.
DragonHawk
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2001 Dak SLT Quad, AWD/4x4, 4.7L, Auto, LSD, 3.55
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kevster
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4/05/2002
20:57:26
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You will still pass emissions even with a cat back system, a 180 T-stat, K&n air intake, all three of these together or just one will still make your truck pass fine. The computer(pcm) reflash may pose a problem,but i am not sure..
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pyrodak
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4/05/2002
22:55:15
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I have a K&N cone filter (KNN-RE-0810) home brew kit that I bought from summit racing. When I bought the filter, a warning came up and said that it was an illegal product in Cali. But they sold it to me anyway. I kept my stock air box and hose, so when I do have to smog it (I have had the truck for 4 1/2 years and still haven't had to) I can just put the stock stuff back on and I should be ok....right?
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Mark S.
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kota on 20s
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4/06/2002
00:33:30
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i live in so.cal. here is my list of engine mods when i smoged it.
- K&N gen II
- 50mm throttle body
- bosh 19# fuel injectors
- crane/mopar 1.7 roller rockers
- carsound high flow cat
- dumped gibson cat-back
here is the print out
test HC (PPM) CO % NO (PPM)
max meas max meas max meas
15 mph 50 49 .64 .09 726 351
25 mph 34 18 .78 .02 761 254
as you can see i passed everything easy EXCEPT the firts test at 15mph. i only passed by 1 point! i was crossing my fingers the whole time
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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kota on 20s
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4/06/2002
00:35:02
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well that didnt come out like i thought it would, but i hope you can kinda read it. if you want i can e-mail it to you with a little more clarity
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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DragonHawk
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4/06/2002
16:02:50
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Thanks everyone. Thanks kota on 20s for posting the numbers ! Since you are in south cali, I would imagine that that was a Smog Check 2 that you went through ?
It does help a lot.
Think I am going to go with just a couple mods ... air intake, 70mm tb, cat-back, and plugs. After all, its AWD ... I am not planning on racing it. :>
I'll just keep the OEM parts ... just in case.
DragonHawk
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2001 Dak SLT Quad, AWD/4x4, 4.7L, Auto, LSD, 3.55
Full Info At: http://www.AMystickalGrove.com/ProjectCars/Dak.html
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kota on 20s
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4/06/2002
23:29:12
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that was my 1st smog check. my truck is a 98 and in so.cal, you have to check it after the car/truck is 4 years old, then every other year.
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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bernd
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4/07/2002
00:45:32
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Well, I came from San Jose, CA and go back there once a month...does that count? ;)
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT - V6
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14.55 @ 96.01mph
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Demon-Xanth
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4/07/2002
00:48:42
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Placerville here. Haven't had to go to a smog yet. All I've swapped is the muffler so far ('02 4.7+5 speed)
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kota on 20s
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4/07/2002
00:48:43
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no, you trader! j/k
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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andrew
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4/07/2002
06:33:28
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I am in sacramento aswell as dakota/cali. What town are you in?
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Dr0p0ff
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4/07/2002
08:35:05
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where's san jose at?
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bernd
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4/07/2002
10:56:05
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San Jose is in the heart of Silicon Valley (In between Santa Cruz and San Francisco).
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT - V6
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14.55 @ 96.01mph
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1FLAMED92DAK
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4/07/2002
16:54:19
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Im from Merced Ca. It would be cool to meet some of you guys from this Board we need to have a meet at a local Dragstrip or Something. Possibly Sacramento Raceway its only about 2 hours from here or Sears Point is about the same distance but man I hate the BAY AREA traffic it just plain sucks. Hope to here from or see ya.
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Bob Worrell
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4/07/2002
18:49:35
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This is my first post so I hope I don't screw it up.I don't think we have smog check II in southern California (but I could be wrong) just bought my Dakota 4 weeks ago 2002 4.7 auto (2100 miles on it now)I did a gibson cat back, Jet II chip,Volant air system (is on order), gibson headers will go on this week. The key to passing smog is make sure the engine and cat. are hot when you test it.Take it out and RUN IT for 15 to 30 min. don't use 5TH or O.D.
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DragonHawk
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4/08/2002
02:46:12
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I'm from Modesto. Don't ask ... only reason we are here is for family. :>
Maybe we should all get together and meet sometime.
Wife and I run our own business, so I am usually pretty busy ... but also flexible when I am bored with work. :>
DragonHawk
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2001 Dak SLT Quad, AWD/4x4, 4.7L, Auto, LSD, 3.55
Full Info At: http://www.AMystickalGrove.com/ProjectCars/Dak.html
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Dakota/cali
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4/08/2002
12:57:02
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Bolt on mods that are common on for are 4.7 will not affect the smog check.
Sacramento this wednesday unless plans change
Are you gonna be there Andrew?
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Demon-Xanth
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4/08/2002
14:38:22
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I've heard there's alot of ricers on Wednsdays and it's better to hold out until Friday (usually saturday) for Test and Tune, it's a bit more expensive, $40 vs. $15, but you can get alot more runs in because of the much lower amount of people and they spray on the VHT.
http://www.sacramentoraceway.com/
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Dakota/cali
Dodge Dakota
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4/08/2002
16:13:10
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Get there at five and tec in and you can usually get atleast four runs. Maybe more if you dont get eliminated.But if you do there is a lane just for people have been eliminated.
True there is more ricers but it is cheaper and colder at night than saturday.
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Demon-Xanth
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4/08/2002
16:46:19
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It's only Saturday morning from november to march, it's gonna be Friday from 6-10PM for a while
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Dakota/cali
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4/08/2002
17:06:56
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You are correct sir, I forgot about the juniors starting on sat.
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HSKR
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4/08/2002
23:25:56
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Was just un at Sac Raceway last weekend(Mar 30th) and it was PACKED!! Got there about 1015, finally got first run down track shortly after 12, and only got a total of three runs in. Not worth the $40 to me. Also, the track prep sucked. Chunks of rubber were coming up during burnout, and even with the VHT being sprayed at the line about ever four runs traction wasn't as good as it used to be last year. Also was quite warm. About 90 degrees for my last tow runs and between 85-90 my first run. Wed or Fri night would definitly be better, and I wouldn't mind beating some rice in a truck. It's a bit of a drive for me, so Wed is definitly out. I live in Lemoore, CA. South Valley
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andrew
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4/08/2002
23:51:03
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Are you guys all going to the wed. night fun drags? If so, I will probably go on the 10th. Hope to see some of yoy there. Anyone gonna run? If you all show, just look for the tall, skinny kid who looks like he fell outta the 50's or some bad james dean flick. hope to see ya there.
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Demon-Xanth
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4/09/2002
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HSKR: you should've checked the schedules, they were having a rice-racer event. A coworker of mine was there.
I'd like to head on over tomarrow but the cash flow is a bit on the tight side until the end of the month. I gotta head upto Seattle in a couple weeks to visit my cousin and don't wanna go in the red, and a payday happens to be smack dab in the middle of when I'm away (so bills are gonna be on the really tight side)
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1FLAMED92DAK
Dodge Dakota
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4/09/2002
10:20:27
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Hey how about the 27 of JULY its all MOPAR and it gives me sometime to fix a few problems with the Truck, I.E Clutch and Pressure Plate.
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Demon-Xanth
Dodge Dakota
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4/09/2002
10:35:20
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mmmm, sounds like fun. Too bad I still don't have the 1980 Plymouth Champ to show what the dark age of automobiles was (wasn't?) capable of :)
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Dakota/cali
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4/09/2002
13:26:11
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Mopar night is Sweeeeeeet! I went last year and there wre alot of older cars.Cuda charger challengers etc. Very nice
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JPM
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4/09/2002
16:37:18
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Dragonhawk, I Live in Modesto also, where do you usually go to purchase all your equipment? This area has quite a few shops but alot of them are complete rip-off's, there prices are all MAJORLY different when it comes to the same thing, curious what the best place is in your opinion?
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Dakota/cali
Dodge Dakota
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4/09/2002
16:42:13
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JPM what kinda parts are you lookin for?
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JPM
Dodge Dakota
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4/09/2002
17:37:40
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Well, theres the K&N FIPK intake (I have a Gen II), theres the trailmaster 4" suspension (cheapest place I found was online for $1300), etc, whatever it is. I usually do my own work when installing equipment on my truck, but im going to throw on a body lift here next week and I was just curious on the prices to install it, whiplash said 600 dollars, kyles 4wd said 400, i havent talked to California offroad or truck works in stockton, but the price differences are huge for the same thing! Oh well!:)
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DragonHawk
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4/09/2002
17:39:47
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Greetigns JPM - Didn't expect anyone else on here would be from Modesto. Cool.
We have had the Dak for only a month, so I haven't bought a lot of stuff for it yet. The few items I have bought, I got over the internet.
From what I can tell, there isn't much "quality" right around here in Modesto. For just basic junk, I usually just run to Pepboys.
One of the places that I used to go to when I had my Mustang (15 years ago) was up in Sacramento - Taugnaghties (I am sure I have spelled it wrong - and I don't even know if they are in business anymore)
Have you found any "decent" places ???
DragonHawk
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2001 Dak SLT Quad, AWD/4x4, 4.7L, Auto, LSD, 3.55
Full Info At: http://www.AMystickalGrove.com/ProjectCars/Dak.html
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