SSflyer Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Finally have the car really roadworthy, so first stop is the smog inspection. I pull up to the waiting line outside and every head in the building swivels around to see what's making the noise. The old fossil comes out to collect my paperwork and sort of freaked out when the answer to his "How many miles?" question was 25. Anyway, while they're doing the actual test, every single person working there came over to see about the car and to ask questions. It was like a scene from a comedy movie when I opened the hood. They all took a step back like they were peering into the portals of hell or something. Got alot of compliments, but in the end...... no pass. The computer was set pig rich when it was re flashed, so that's no big deal, but they also failed it because it doesn't have 1975 Datsun smog equipment (specifically an air pump). I told them that the LS1 in the car didn't come with an air pump, but their answer to that was that this installation was 'so radical' they couldn't make the call. So now I have to go downtown to some sort of referee station to plead my case. Now I'm starting to have those 'what if they won't pass me' thoughts. Wouldn't that be a fine ending!! The good news is that since I have a 3 day temp tag, I took it out and really drove it for the first time. Man, what a kick in the pants! I got on the freeway and loafed up through the gears and this thing pulls like a freight train, and there's no shakes or shimmys at all. After it's tuned it should really fly. Anyway, either wish me luck with DMV or wish me a way to turn this car into a really expensive ashtray... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Zone Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I'll give you $1,000 for it to rid you of this impending headache. The 75 is rather unique and does not require a smog pump, since it never had one. You really need to talk them into looking up your specific make and model and they will find this to be true. I have had these "discussions" several times along with the "why is my gas tank inlet so large?", Where is the cat? etc. again when the whole emissions world is coming down on you my offer will still stand. : ) I am not real fond of red ashtrays but I can make an exception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSflyer Posted March 28, 2007 Author Share Posted March 28, 2007 Yeah, go ahead and mock my misfortune! I actually had delusions of flying right through the smog test, but in truth, why should I expect this to be any easier (read that as cheaper) than the rest of this project... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280zwitha383 Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 We don't do smog tests here and I'm starting to sweat my inspections (3) already. They're due by the end of the month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonus079 Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 they do smog tests on cars that old? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deja Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Move to Georgia, no smog laws on a car over 25 years old. Seriously, good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSflyer Posted March 28, 2007 Author Share Posted March 28, 2007 280Zone was exactly right, as usual. I pulled my service manual and there is no mention of a smog pump on the 75 model. Maybe this won't be too bad after all after I show it to them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNeedForZ Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 If you can get a statement from people at a Nissan dealership stating that the 1975 HS30Z DOES NOT have an air pump, then you'll have a even better chance passing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piston Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 i have a 75 also, it never came with a smog pump, and it better be smog exempt too, yeah i live with schawtzeneiger and he stopped it at 75 down. hopefully they dont bs me and tell me i gotta smog it cause i didnt have to smog it when i bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSflyer Posted March 28, 2007 Author Share Posted March 28, 2007 Good news. The referee passed the car! Not a single problem and it didn't cost a cent. So now I have an appointment Friday for a dynotune, and we'll get the emissions fixed and see what sort of power this thing makes. (LS1 with a GM HotCam, longtube headers, and low restriction intake.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deja Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Cool, all that worry for nothing. You'd think the original inspectors would be more knowledgeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COZY Z COLE Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Cool, all that worry for nothing. You'd think the original inspectors would be more knowledgeable. It's called....CYA... They are at the bottom of the "food chain" and are afraid of their license and of fines. LARRY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Zone Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 When will you kids listen. So am I going to get my ride soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSflyer Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 Soon. Very soon. Certainly by next weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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