sohnzzang

i went to get the emission for my 94 civic with b16a2
and it failed every single test very bad..

what might be the possible reason for those??

the figures are mostly more than double the limits..

is there anyone who could help me with the e-test??

help will be much appreciated.

Newbreed

Because you have had an engine swap, I belive you would need to have it tested under a different setting. I believe it's "Hot Rod"?

As you have a bigger engine, it testing under stock setting it will fail.

sohnzzang

what is a "hot rod"??

Xscorpio

sohnzzang

then i just go to the shop and say do it as a hot rod??

mpfive

check the sensors, for example the oxygen sensor, my friend did an engine swap, and also failed the emission test at first b/c the oxygen sensor was f***ed, he replaced it and he passed the emission test with flying colors

sohnzzang

how do i check the oxygen sensor??

mpfive

just take a look at it, or at the connections, it could be dirty or blacked out and gives wrong readings

Xscorpio

yes, when you get engine swap, make sure you check O2 sensor, spark plugs do couple oil changes drive around etc.

under hot rod, i believe they are more lenient

sohnzzang

i'm sorry but i don't really know bout cars...

have no idea what the sensor looks like and where it is located.. :l

Xscorpio

ask your mechanic to check for you, in that motor i believe there are 2 of them....is it ODB1 or 2?

i am not an expert on motors by any means, i will move this to performance section where you are get more detailed answers.

sohnzzang

thanks!!

i really appreciate your help!

Newbreed

It could be a sensor, but as you have a different engine getting it tested under the hot rod category would be a good idea as your don't have a stock engine anymore. If you test under hot rod it bumps up the legal limits.

Take a look at some of the posts on the old form,
http://www.torontocivics.com/tccforu...hlight=Hot+rod

http://www.torontocivics.com/tccforu...hlight=hot+rod

http://www.torontocivics.com/tccforu...hlight=Hot+rod

fingolfin

go to a mechanic then... a honda mechanic at that... go to Igarage...look it up online

Roll_outz

Go to MOJO AUTO shop they can help You out. for $350..check evrything including labor.

honda1b6a

put bottle of rubbing alcohol in the tank ull pass,, old italian trick my dad told me about

chris_v2

350$ to check everything over?

sweet deal man

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

if the displacement is different, then yes, the car is considered a hot rod. so if you had a D16Z6 and went to a B16A, then it would not be a hot rod.

Newbreed

Interesting. But I know of guys with a turbo D16 and had to get tested under hot rod. There was no change in displacement with the turbo.

sohnzzang

I really appreciate for your helps so far..

i got recommended to change the following things..

just wondering how much would it cost roughly to get these things changed including labour.

or can someone recommend me any shop that can do the job cheap and good??



- fuel filter
- spark plugs/wires
- Distributor cap
- PCV Valve
- catalytic converter
- 02 Sensor