Why do 160* Thermostats violate emissions?
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Why do 160* Thermostats violate emissions?
I am planning on buying a 160* stat, so I was checking out SLP's site, since they're only 20 minutes from my house. Under the product description, it says "Not for use on pollution controlled motor vehicles" Why??
#4
This is a general statement, maybe doesn't apply to our cars, but emissions should be taken with the car warmed up to operating temperature. This is supposidly where emissions is the best (burns fuel most efficiently, etc.) If the 160 thermo keeps it from reaching the operating temperature the car was designed for best emissions, it could fail the test. But if nobody fails it with a 160 thermo, then it must not.
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im suppose to get smoged today i have a 160 i hope i pass....but i dont know if im going to go i just got the *****in fflu so im sick but i want to smog it today so i can start my header install this weekend...has anybody had problems passing in cali with a 160 thermo...o yea i had a question having a high performence ingnition and coil will it help you pass smog??? thanks
#7
At worst, lower head/combustion chamber temps will increase unburned hydrocarbons (HC) and carbon monoxide (CO). On the other hand, it will reduce oxides of nitrogen (NOx). But the change is very small.... it would only be a problem if you were borderline to begin with.
Outifts like SLP have to include that statement, unless they have submitted technical test data, proving that the mod does not affect emissions, to the proper authority... typically the California Air Resources Board or CARB. Unless a part has the CARB-EO emissions exemption, they are pretty much forced to state... "not for use on pollution controlled vehicles".
Outifts like SLP have to include that statement, unless they have submitted technical test data, proving that the mod does not affect emissions, to the proper authority... typically the California Air Resources Board or CARB. Unless a part has the CARB-EO emissions exemption, they are pretty much forced to state... "not for use on pollution controlled vehicles".
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Originally posted by SlickBlack Z
Keep in mind that when switching to a 160 thermo, it is important to get some type of computer program (such as hypertech) to turn the fans on sooner than the stock program.
Keep in mind that when switching to a 160 thermo, it is important to get some type of computer program (such as hypertech) to turn the fans on sooner than the stock program.
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