Best Thermostat to pass CA smog
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Car: 88 Iroc
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 5 speed
Best Thermostat to pass CA smog
I was having problems with my car running hot. I got a 160 stat and now it runs way cold. I just read somewhere that 160 will make my car produce higher emissions, is this true if so what would be the best for emission? should I stick with stock?
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Nah, I pass CA emissions with a 180 t-stat. All you have to do is dump a bunch of fuel alcohol in the gas tank before you take it in to get smogged. Before I used alcohol I barely passed. Last time, with alcohol, I passed with flying colors. You can get a gallon of fuel alcohol at most hardware stores.
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Car: 2006 Tacoma X-Runner
Engine: 4.0L DOHC V6
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Axle/Gears: 3:15 LSD
I passed SMOG with a 160 thermostat and the ZZ4 in the car with no EGR. Just made it look like it had EGR
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