I live in MD, and emissions are pretty strict. Will I still be able to pass with Star Stage 1?

Brandon
'95 GS, Auto.
AEM CAI w/ bypass

It will depend on how strict strict really is. Is there a visual? Also, it depends on how much the mechanic doing really knows what they are looking at. I say just take it in and see what happens. Mine passed better than stock on the sniffer test :) and as for visual, well I really do not think the guy knew what he was looking at and what my engine was supposed to look like.

MuRiX
97 Eclipse GS HRC Stage II
And a whole lot of other mods...
89 Accord LSi - yes it's mine :(
http://murix.home.icq.com/index.html

If you have a boost controller, is there anyway you could set boost to zero psi before you take it in, then it'd be just like normal, wouldn't it?

Brandon
'95 GS, Auto.
AEM CAI w/ bypass

Boost controllers don't work that way. You can only go as low as your wastgate's standard setting (ie 5psi or whatever it may be)

'99 Eclipse GS
yeah, I know...they called me and said "they don't make those is gunmetal 5 lug" grrrrrrr.

http://www.rokitlabs.com

Personally I dont see what the big deal would be. I mean a turbo adds quite a bit of horse power but it shouldnt change you're emmissions much I wouldnt think. And if they did how much could it possibly be? I mean GST's and many other cars with turbos pass emissions just fine. Personally I would think you'd be just fine.. I may be wrong, but thats the way I see it..

Josh
95 Eclipse RS

See, to pass Emissions with Star's kit, you have to first...Weld the wastgate dump tube into the down pipe. Because your wastegate dump tube bypasses your entire exhaust, dumping it right into the air!! But after that...your set. Unless they know what they are looking for:-) I hope mine passes with no problems when I have to smogg it in a little over a year.



Ball Bearing Star Stage II
"Power is nothing without control"

Is welding the dump tube into the downpipe easy or is it something tough (welding's not a problem, my bro can do it and so can my dad, but i'm talking about where does the dump tube weld into the dp?)

Brandon
'95 GS, Auto.
AEM CAI w/ bypass

Here is a pic of how Wyatt accomplished this task... straight from his site... hope you don't mind Wyatt...



Don

'99 GS Sports Edition
Star Stage 2, CFDF Clutch
Greddy Manual Boost Controller
Greddy BOV and EVO Exhaust
Greddy TT and shift knob
AF/X Underdrive Pulley
AEM Big Brake Kit
B&M Edge Short Shifter
Eibach Sportlines with Tokiko Blues

Damn, looks like Im going to have to do the same living in MD too and all. BASTARD emissions. I forgot all about those guys. Oh well, I have a buddy that welds, so I'll leave it open until emission time comes around.

Angel

Soon to be Boostin with Star Stage 1!

...you will fail visual unless you personally went to a "referee station" AND also got your own C.A.R.B. E.O. sticker made for the kit. The Star can be made street legal in Cali so long as you have the CARB EO paperwork/stickers. You can do it yourself just ask a performance shop that swaps engine where the referee stations are. These high performance swap shops need the referees to get the bigger engine street legalized and/or to acquire accurate emission and Carb stickers for under your hood.

Skrilla
'97 Base Talon NA
"Technology: The Only Replacement for Displacement"
"Peace and Turbo Grease"

Even though I'm not in Cali, where can I get these CARB papers/stickers?



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1995 Eagle Talon ESi-T
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