That wasnt really a surprise, I just took the emissions test to see where I stand.
Currently, my FJ40 has been de-smogged (by the previous owner) and I checked it without any of the emissions control equipment on it. My HC ppm at idle was nearly 1500 (400 is the limit here in Colorado) and 411 at 2500 rpms. My CO level at idle is 9.99 % at idle (under 3% is passing).
Kief was kind enough to sell me his emissions control equipment, but I have not installed it yet. I'm curious if any of you guys know how much difference it will make in the E-test situation. I have to install it anyway, to pass the visual inspection, I'm just curious about how much other work I might have to do.
Right now, my engine is running rich anyway, I still havent gotten the Carb adjusted to the elevation all the way (I moved here from Ohio), although I did take it in to the shop to have them set the timing and adjust my mix for me... i guess it didnt do the trick (maybe needs to be re-jetted?).
Anyway, my exhaust smells awful... if I drive around with the top off, I smell like a lawn-mower when I go inside.
So, how much will the smog equipemnt help? You guys have any other pointers on how to pass a Colorado E-test?
TIA
-AnthroCruiser
Currently, my FJ40 has been de-smogged (by the previous owner) and I checked it without any of the emissions control equipment on it. My HC ppm at idle was nearly 1500 (400 is the limit here in Colorado) and 411 at 2500 rpms. My CO level at idle is 9.99 % at idle (under 3% is passing).
Kief was kind enough to sell me his emissions control equipment, but I have not installed it yet. I'm curious if any of you guys know how much difference it will make in the E-test situation. I have to install it anyway, to pass the visual inspection, I'm just curious about how much other work I might have to do.
Right now, my engine is running rich anyway, I still havent gotten the Carb adjusted to the elevation all the way (I moved here from Ohio), although I did take it in to the shop to have them set the timing and adjust my mix for me... i guess it didnt do the trick (maybe needs to be re-jetted?).
Anyway, my exhaust smells awful... if I drive around with the top off, I smell like a lawn-mower when I go inside.
So, how much will the smog equipemnt help? You guys have any other pointers on how to pass a Colorado E-test?
TIA
-AnthroCruiser