LT1 Based Engine Tech 1993-1997 LT1/LT4 Engine Related

Failed emissions

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 3, 2006 | 10:46 AM
  #1  
357LT1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 142
From: Glendale, AZ
Failed emissions

I passed with flying colors 2 years ago, the major difference are the LT's instead of the shorties I had. You think that is the problem? The EGR is gone now too, AZP&S also removed the air pump and told me it doesn't help much on the car. Different heads too, it failed HC and CO.....

HC=1.28 Should be 0.80
CO=15.25 Should be12.0

I could give it a tune up, new plugs, clean injectors and so on. But will that help? It has a new CAT, put it on yesterday. Damn, I don't want to deal with this again! Thought I had took care of it with a spare CPU with an emissions tune, it worked great 2 years ago!!!

Last edited by 357LT1; Nov 3, 2006 at 11:03 AM.
Old Nov 3, 2006 | 11:01 AM
  #2  
Injuneer's Avatar
Administrator
 
Joined: Nov 1998
Posts: 71,094
From: Hell was full so they sent me to NJ
You realize that link goes to the sign on screen and no one can read the post, unless they sign up?

Why not take the few seconds required to copy/paste the information into this thread? It will increase your chances of getting help quite a bit.
Old Nov 3, 2006 | 11:03 AM
  #3  
357LT1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 142
From: Glendale, AZ
Sorry, thanks man!
Old Nov 3, 2006 | 11:06 AM
  #4  
357LT1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 142
From: Glendale, AZ
So far I've been told to put the EGR equipment back on and run the CAT more since it's new. Thanks!
Old Nov 3, 2006 | 11:12 AM
  #5  
Injuneer's Avatar
Administrator
 
Joined: Nov 1998
Posts: 71,094
From: Hell was full so they sent me to NJ
High HC and CO generally indicates its running too rich. Since it didn't fail on NOx, the EGR system being missing is not a factor at this point. If you lean it out enough to pass and HC and CO, NOx may become a problem, because as HC and CO go down, NOx increases.

Any chance you have exhaust leaks before the O2 sensors, or misfires, both of which will cause it to run too rich? Any possiblity the extensions for the O2 sensors are screwed up, or the O2 sensors got contaminated by the initial burnoff from the header coatings (if you have coated headers)?
Old Nov 3, 2006 | 11:26 AM
  #6  
357LT1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 142
From: Glendale, AZ
Originally Posted by Injuneer
High HC and CO generally indicates its running too rich. Since it didn't fail on NOx, the EGR system being missing is not a factor at this point. If you lean it out enough to pass and HC and CO, NOx may become a problem, because as HC and CO go down, NOx increases.

Any chance you have exhaust leaks before the O2 sensors, or misfires, both of which will cause it to run too rich? Any possiblity the extensions for the O2 sensors are screwed up, or the O2 sensors got contaminated by the initial burnoff from the header coatings (if you have coated headers)?
I'll check the O2 sensors, it shouldn't be running lean on the emissions tune though unless something is wrong elsewhere. I passed easily 2 years ago with that tune. I'll check a few things today you listed, would running cold plugs matter? I have the NGK 6's i believe.
Old Nov 3, 2006 | 11:27 AM
  #7  
357LT1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 142
From: Glendale, AZ
Originally Posted by Z28Roxy
Do an oil change, get the car nice and hot, use that guaranteed pass stuff?
It is due for an oil change, I'll do a nice tune up today. I've tried that stuff before with no luck the first time I tried to pass it with the CC306.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Jeff1904
General 1967-2002 F-Body Tech
5
Jun 5, 2016 05:00 PM
damnyankee36
LS1 Based Engine Tech
5
Sep 9, 2015 07:06 PM
sleeperZ96BT
Parts For Sale
5
Sep 9, 2015 08:28 AM
sherwinZ28
Computer Diagnostics and Tuning
11
Aug 15, 2015 05:38 PM
Boss002
Autocross and Road Racing Technique
2
Jul 24, 2015 10:47 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:44 AM.