Has Anyone passed the new stomp test?

[Dale Reed]

My 1990 passed easily four years ago but just barely two years ago. Next test in about six months. http://emissiontestwa.com/faq.aspx#7 describes the test. The door jamb says GVWR is 08510 so my truck must pass:



"1982 and newer diesel vehicles over 8500 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). These vehicles will receive a snap acceleration test.

The vehicle exhaust's density (opacity) will be measured as it exits the vehicle's tailpipe. The vehicle will not be driven on a dynamometer. The motorist will be instructed to reach required RPM levels while the vehicle idles in park or neutral (depending on the transmission or model-year type of vehicle). tested. "



My truck hardly smokes unless I intentionally jam the throttle to make smoke as I must do for the test. Does not make sense to me. Dale

 

[Headshot zod]

something tells me N20 would help..... :-laf

 

[hotram03]

these emissions are getting ridiculous, how about going after these factorys who are the real polluters here

 

[btoscano]

Underground coal fires burning in China are responsible for more pollution than all the vehicles in the U. S. combined.



Brian

 

[MXTMOPR]

Just an idea

A 1992 truck is 15 years old. Does this qualify in your state for Classic or Antique tags? I know in Pennsylvania any vehicle 15 years old, or no longer manufactured is allowed to run a Classic Vehicle Tag. A vehicle 25 years or older is allowed to run an Antique Tag. Using this type of registration "tag" makes the vehicle EXEMPT from all emissions nonsense. These special tags also GREATLY reduce your insurance rates.

 

[Headshot zod]

They drop your insurance rates because they limit the miles you can drive. Usually 5k or less. The antique plate also may subject you to being pulled over more if you drive during rush hour since you are probably not using the vehicle for "parade or educational use". NJ's law is 25 years or older. The sharp call here is regular insurance and antique plates.

 

[Doug1810]

My wifes 1974 corvette is $225 a year no matter how many miles we drive because it is a classic over 15 years here . Haggerty ins great people

 

[Headshot zod]

nice to see other states have better laws.

 

[Steve Graham]

Took my Dodge through emission friday. Using the controlled smash on the the throttle my reading was 13 out of 40. Had to do it twice. I'm assuming I was too slow on the pedal, but did get a good reading. As long as the state lets me push on the pedal I figure I can pass that test for a long time to come.

 

[Dale Reed]

Good News! Just passed my Snap Test. 14 with a limit of 55. Didn't add anything to the fuel or adjusted anything only snapped! a lot gentler than two years ago.



Now I am good to go for two more years. Thanks for the help everyone. Dale

 

[FYarcho]

I work at a Biomass power plant here in Calif. Our opacity limit is 20%, which is monitored 24/7. I have seen 20% opacity and it is very noticable. 40% has got to be alot of smoke. I'm not sure it would block out the sun, but it would be alot of smoke, enough to make me worry about what my motor was doing. I just can't imagine a stock truck making 20% let alone 40.

 

[FYarcho]

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From left to right 20% - 40% - 80%

 

[Mad Bomber]

They want to stomp it but you just lean into it. Been doing it here in Wa for LONG time. The other thing to check before you do it is check ALL of your boost clamps and the should be at 95" lbs. Even though they look tight they probably loose. I tighten mine every 3 weeks and are loose.

 

[Mad Bomber]

I work at a Biomass power plant here in Calif. Our opacity limit is 20%, which is monitored 24/7. I have seen 20% opacity and it is very noticable. 40% has got to be alot of smoke. I'm not sure it would block out the sun, but it would be alot of smoke, enough to make me worry about what my motor was doing. I just can't imagine a stock truck making 20% let alone 40.

Have had members up here blow a 59 Or pass with a good number and then pulling out they black out the station:-laf

 

[RitterD]

So wouldn’t a full tank of B99 from Western States Petroleum reduce the cloud?



http://www.westernstatespetroleum.com/biodiesel.htm



My vehicles seem to smoke less when I run it... .....



Don

 

[Forrest Nearing]

couldn't you take 10 seconds to tighten the snot out of the AFC

 

[Mad Bomber]

Don't know if it's needed to run full bio but all the trucks in area I'm talking about are not at all stock. I blew a 9 with with comp on 1-1 and Dons 2+. Before you go in do some practicing to lean into the go pedal.

 

[therabbittree]

I do emission tests here in NY for commercial trucks 8501 Lbs and up gvwr. . 40% is not a alot of smoke in my opinion and as a snap test 40% is just the intitial puff before the boost sets in any how. . I don't like these tests etc as the truck can run clean 90% of the time especially with the right driver . . but still fail a test . . Most of the pickups at our get to togethers would fail. . new electronic cat engines ie a 2001 550 is pretty close to 30 percent. . newer macks even the electronics fail often. . the older mechanical macks . . fail alot unless they are cut back so much that they are worthless to drive. . etc. . so far most of the testing is focused on big trucks and not pickups yet... . \

oh in NY the operator does the test roadside you have to smash the idle pedal down as a fast as you can . . otherwise its invalid test etc. . all acessories are off . ie jake ,air brakes released - wheels chocked, ac off, air up, ie no load on engine etc. . engine has to be fully warmed up etc you get a few clean out / practice tests then the meter is put in the exhaust... if the operator is slow on the pedal, he has to speed it up or the test has to be repeated. . etc so you can't baby it... you fail auomatically if you have no governor, if you have a exhaust leak it fails automatically etc. .



NYS limits they go by the engine year so if you have a 2006 truck (glider) with a 1968 12v71 in it you would be tested at a the 70% opacity etc etc



Smoke Opacity Standards for Heavy Duty Diesel-Fueled Vehicles ENGINE Model Year Maximum Opacity

(percent)

1973 and Older : 70

1974 - 1990 : 55

1991 and Newer : 40



Later

Deo



In NY these trucks are subject to random roadside tests. . and in southern NY a yearly emission test is needed to pass inspection

 

[Forrest Nearing]

Deo, thank you for furthur reinforcing my list of reasons not to live in NY

 

[therabbittree]

makes me want to leave too. . problem not many places to live any more. . argh. . liberal americans want us to be communist / socialist and have "Mother Govt"provide for everyone. . argh... free health car that will suck like europe and canada has. . etc etc tells us that the capitalism that makes America great is evil and all businesss are bad... what are the libs thinking???tell us what type of vehicle we can buy and how much you can drive it etc, that you can't buy your ammunion any more etc etc. . #@$%!#@$%!#@$%!#@$%!#@$%!