How to get around smog testing???
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nooch13 said:
there's no legal way around it. only the following are exempt:
Exempt Vehicles
The following vehicles are exempt from emission testing:
* New motor vehicles on their first and second registration;
* 1967 or older;
* Motorcycle or moped;
* Vehicles based in remote areas of Clark and Washoe counties and all other Nevada counties (call us if you are not sure whether a check is required in your area);
* Alternative fuel vehicles;
* Diesel vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or greater;
* Transfer of ownership/registration if the last test was conducted within 90 days before the transfer;
* Transfer of ownership/registration between husband and wife;
* Transfer of ownership/registration between companies whose principal business is leasing vehicles if there is no change in the lessee or operator of the vehicle;
* Vehicles registered as a Classic Rod or Classic Vehicle and driven 2,500 miles or less per year.
wow, thanks for the info. How hard is the testing? Would a truck with an aftermarket cam carb and headers make it? (I doubt it) I know reno has to test, but what about sparks and cold spring and those areas? I know some people up there who woul dmost likely let me use their address.
nooch13 said:
Call this number and ask, that's what they have the phone number for: (775) 684-3580
Nevada requires used car dealers to issue a valid emissions test, when required, on any vehicle they sell. In private transactions, the test is the buyer's responsibility. In CA, smog test is always a Seller's responsibility.
Smog testing is by county, as was already mentioned there are exceptions for remote areas of Clark and Washoe.nooch13 said:
You could always ask the seller to provide a smog cert as a condition of sale.
If that won't fly I'd suggest taking the beast into a shop before buying it and asking them to give it a look over. In addition to the general road worthyness of the vehicle, let them know you are worried about passing smog. They will probably charge around a half hour of shop time, say $35.
MR.ROCKAPE
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What year?If it is 1980 or older all it has to do is have a gas cap and pass at the tail pipe.Now 1981 and newer has to appear to have all the emissions equipment hooked up and appear operational(there is not a function test in nevada)The tail pipe standards changes from year to year(older are allowed to put out more emissions)If you have any specific Questions let me know I until very recently was a 1G and 2G smog certified Tech.Now I am a full time rock PIMP.
deadandcompany
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You should of bought my G.C. It passes smog! :yup:
I saw an 85 toyota truck for $2K in the paper the other day. They make great crawlers, cheap to build to since there are so many parts suppliers competing.nooch13 said:
Factory SOA, so a little suspension lift and bigger tires will get you a lot of places.
What kind of rig would make you happy and how much do you have to spend?