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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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hey guys i just recently install my headers (Megan), at first everything is fine and i was happy and excited about it, then i was driving for like almost 50miles the Check Engine Light came ON!, crap! and my renewal on my registration is almost up (in two months time) Em' i gonna faild or past the SMOG? what should i do to eliminate that damn CEL.. Help????? Thanks
Old Apr 20, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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anti-fouls in the s pipe.

on a side note. what exhaust u runnin?
Old Apr 20, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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how long is thae anti-fouler? and do i have to drill it all the way? im running HSK exhaust
Old Apr 20, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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yea u gotta drill it to 1/2 in its like an inch long. u can get them at an auto store
Old Apr 20, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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xkillah, if you're in CA, you wont pass even if you add the antifouler. you'll get rid of the CEL though.
Old Apr 20, 2008 | 11:27 PM
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 05:03 AM
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i live at vegas.. so if im not gonna past? wth..
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go get them removed and put the stock headers for the smog check, after you have passed go put them back on.
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drill one of em all the way through, and then take the drilled out one and screw it in the other intact antifouler. insert in s-pipe, then insert 02 sensor in the two foulers.

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Ill try doing this today.. thanks guys
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