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    California smog time.

    Well I had to get my car smogged last week. I have a Lidio tune, deleted rear cats and am about 2k miles late for an oil change. So I was a little worried that I wouldnt pass, especially after I saw them bring out the tailpipe sniffer (which they didnt do last time). So I waited and watched and about 15 minutes later was given the thumbs up. So I passed, even in California. not the most exciting story ever I know but just wanted to give some good news to thoughs here in this state.
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    REALLY rear cat delete and passed visuals huh....
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    Everytime I read a California emissions story it makes my heart warm with content that even though I live in this God-forsaken state...I'm exempt from anything that has to do with emissions
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    So you passed with rear cat delete? Did you cut them out or hollow them out? I too live in this wonderful smog test state.

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    The cats are cut out. I went to a 76 station to get the smog done. I'm not to sure if the guy even knew it was supposed to have 4 cats. I mean its a "Grand Marquis" after all why even give it a second look .
    2003 300a... #3,048 of 7,839 or 11,052 whatever you prefer.

    Performance Mods= JLT Intake (blue), aero exhaust mufflers, rear cats deleted, custom "H" pipes, Steeda UDP's, Xcal 3 with Lidio Tune thanks to "dohc324ci"

    Just for looks= Tinted tailights and Headlights, Mach 1 chin spoiler, Sequence plate (courtesy of "ImpalaSlayer)

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    My MM also passed smog with deleted rear cats. I guess most places only look at the top of the motor for visuals.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 4rgone View Post
    Well I had to get my car smogged last week. I have a Lidio tune, deleted rear cats and am about 2k miles late for an oil change. So I was a little worried that I wouldnt pass, especially after I saw them bring out the tailpipe sniffer (which they didnt do last time). So I waited and watched and about 15 minutes later was given the thumbs up. So I passed, even in California. not the most exciting story ever I know but just wanted to give some good news to thoughs here in this state.
    You are lucky you live in Santa Maria as it is not one of the tough counties. I live in santa clara county and it is tough. The rural areas still have decent rules.
    Jim

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