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Author Topic: smogging 5.0 with chip..any concerns? venomous99 ¯ Member # 1917 posted                              im planning on getting a sct chip for a 94cobra 5.0...will there be an issue smogging the car as far as the tech scanning the computer or is a chip undetectable? is it even checked for? -------------------- MKII Q7 89LX Posts: 4811 | From: dc | Registered: Oct 2002  |  : Hungry Hippo ¯ Member # 537 posted                              its not detectable on obd1 cars (95 and older typically) -------------------- 05 S4 Avant(wagon) 09 C6 H/C/I Posts: 2959 | From: east bay | Registered: Nov 2001  |  : BCINGUU ¯ Member # 2397 posted                                 Just don't mention the chip. Also don't increase your idle speed. That will get flagged during the test. You must keep the idle close to stock (672 rpm) in order to pass. -------------------- 93 Cobra #4563 347ci 12.0@118 505rwhp 524tq 90 GT "Saleen Cobra" style convertible 347ci 67 GT "Eleanor" style coupe 347ci Posts: 1425 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: Jan 2003  |  : Hungry Hippo ¯ Member # 537 posted                              actually the idle can be up to 1100, but i dont even think it matters anymore since they dont do idle tests -------------------- 05 S4 Avant(wagon) 09 C6 H/C/I Posts: 2959 | From: east bay | Registered: Nov 2001  |  : Dag302 ¯ Member # 4682 posted                              I dont think they test idle anymore either. -------------------- 04 Expedition 4X4 93 Cobra #822 96 Cobra Posts: 2842 | From: Sacramento | Registered: Jul 2004  |  : Blind 2.3L CAFords OG Member # 3052 posted                              they test 2 speed idle in HMB/coastal areas. my car was idle hunting, but the test gave it 60 seconds to settle down, then idle for so long under 1100 but over 600 -------------------- 89 LX Notchback ex 4cyl, 14psi 02 Harley F150, 15psi Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003  |  : BCINGUU ¯ Member # 2397 posted                                 I failed with an 800rpm idle in my last 5 gas test. Had to bring it down during the test to pass. -------------------- 93 Cobra #4563 347ci 12.0@118 505rwhp 524tq 90 GT "Saleen Cobra" style convertible 347ci 67 GT "Eleanor" style coupe 347ci Posts: 1425 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: Jan 2003  |  : z pyro ¯ Member # 3745 posted                              my car passed with the idle @ 1k -------------------- '95 Integra LS '08 Buell XB12R Firebolt '65 Mustang 289 - soon to be 306 Posts: 1732 | From: Fresno, CA | Registered: Nov 2003  |  : venomous99 ¯ Member # 1917 posted                              thats great to know..i guess i will be paying jeffs a visit. -------------------- MKII Q7 89LX Posts: 4811 | From: dc | Registered: Oct 2002  |  : Jimbo ¯ Member # 1456 posted                                 It may seem obvious but you know that the chip can effect the emissions comming out of the tailpipe. JeffS probably wouldnt set you up with anything thats going to change the readings too much but keep it in mind espically if your car was on the edge of failing during your last test. Posts: 352 | From: Castro Valley,CA | Registered: Jun 2002  |  :

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