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Moving to California with 240's

posted by  Chris Mullet on  Wed Apr 5 10:01 CST 2017
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What county/zip code you're moving to dictates what type of test you'll have to pass. Here's a web page that summarizes the process for first time registered out-of-state cars and has a link to see if there are smog stations in the zip code you plan to move to.

http://www.dmv.org/ca-california/smog-check.php#New-California-Residents

Also see...

https://smogcheck.ca.gov/FormsPubs/Fact_Sheets_and_Brochures/Program_Areas.html

...for a description of the three different types of tests, plus there's a link to a map showing what areas exercise which requirement.

Also, keep in mind there are "tricks" to passing the test if your car isn't too far out of spec, ie turning the heater on full blast to lower the head temp, locking the the trans OUT of override so that it requires less throttle load to achieve the test speed, getting the cat good and hot, to name a few. I've seen test stations employ all of these methods to get a borderline car to pass.

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Current rides: 2005 Volvo S80 2.5T, 2003 Volvo V70 2.4NA, 1973 Volvo 1800ES (getting ever closer to road worthiness)






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