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OWENthatsmyname · 01-07-2006, 12:50 AM

just got my accessport today, and i installed it...... stage 2 oct93 map......... its nice ....... very nice

pulls a lot harder to redline
smoother transitions
and F45T4R
its fun, haha

blue04rex · 01-10-2006, 12:44 AM

nice man, glad to hear the cobb works for you too, i love my stage 2 also

JoeScooby · 01-11-2006, 01:17 PM

have any of you guys been through emissions with a stage 2 yet?

S4toSTI · 01-11-2006, 01:18 PM

I don't see why stage two would affect your emissions.

JoeScooby · 01-11-2006, 01:20 PM

going through inspection.. as in catless.. no cats, failing inspection. Im wondering what does the ODB say when they do the testing. Is it a CAT unready code or somthing like that seeing how accessport disables those sensors.

S4toSTI · 01-11-2006, 01:21 PM

Well you don't have to be catless to be stage 2.

JoeScooby · 01-11-2006, 01:25 PM

Here is the pre-req from cobb.

Stage 2 93 oct Stage 2 using 93 octane fuel. Requires stock turbo, stock intake and turboback exhaust. 285HP / 285 ft-lbs. Cat Efficiency and EGT CEL's removed.

Hi flow cats are acceptable and are pretty much no different as no cat's accoding to cobb. So what consists as a turbo-back?

Stage 1 can go as far as a "de-catted" up-pipe read in cobbs forums, so im assuming stage 2 would be catted downpipe, 3rd cat delete and catless up-pipe???

And no im not proving your point, so pretty much anyone can go to stage 2 if they have a "turbo-back" catted or not?? Im trying to figure out myself what consists of a stage 2. And back to my orignal question has anyone gone through an inspection without ANY cats using a cobb accessport and passed?

S4toSTI · 01-11-2006, 01:28 PM

Ok i am confused??? SO you are proving my point that a uncatted exhaust is not required.

blue04rex · 01-11-2006, 02:31 PM

im no emissions testing tech but if there is no visible cats...you fail. if they do a sniffer test on the end of your exhaust and your catless...you fail. the only way you can pass is if the inspector only does an OBDII test which in your case if your not catted and have an accessport, you will pass because the accessport enables those codes as "clear" meaning there is no problems with your oxygen sensor and all that other stuff. in other words if you have an accessport and you go for an emmissions test and they use an OBDII only test, then you would most likely pass. dont take my word for it though, your on your own. and to help with the other question, from what i hear, it doesnt matter if you have cats or not with the stg. 2

**TROLL** · 01-11-2006, 02:45 PM

only OBD2 testing is required now in PA, so it is easy to pass. hey, i've done it 2 years in a row now ;).
the visual is still supposed to be performed i believe, but most shops dont care so they dont do it, and i'm pretty sure the sniffer is old technology now and not used at all.
bryan

TheDon427 · 01-11-2006, 03:06 PM

Why can't you just switch the acessport back to stock if necessary?

JoeScooby · 01-11-2006, 03:07 PM

The inspection facility by my place doesn’t have an AWD emissions testing unit so I’m assuming they only do an idle sniff. According to some people on NASIOC the idle sniff can be past with a sufficiently warmed up vehicle.

JoeScooby · 01-11-2006, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDon427

Why can't you just switch the acessport back to stock if necessary?

You can, but if you’re catless you will throw a code and fail the ODB portion for cat inefficiency or some junk like that.

WRXD · 01-12-2006, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TROLL

only OBD2 testing is required now in PA, so it is easy to pass. hey, i've done it 2 years in a row now ;).
the visual is still supposed to be performed i believe, but most shops dont care so they dont do it, and i'm pretty sure the sniffer is old technology now and not used at all.
bryan

can you give me a list of shops that most likely wont check? This would save me a hell of a lot of time, I was considering swapping out my dowpipe, catback combo to pass the 'visual' part of the test.

JoeScooby · 01-12-2006, 09:12 PM

Stuff like that shouldnt be discussed and I think can be considederd illegal. It can also pose a risk to the shop's owner as by not following state regulations?

dubrx · 01-23-2006, 10:55 AM

When I was in PA I just took mine to one of the big chain stores every year. When they plugged in they couldn't get a reading and just passed it. They have so many cars to inspect as long as you have a newer model year car they just move on...

Moved to NJ about a year ago and I just loaded the stock map back right before taking it in, I am running a Helix catted dp and stock uppipe though.

the mike · 01-24-2006, 01:28 PM

I don't have an Accessport, but I did pass the OBD2 readiness test without cats. I have a TXS DP(catless) with the Godspeed fix, which I believe is the reason it passed the OBD2 section. You COULD wire in the resistor to pass. You will fail visual. I did.

Orbit · 01-24-2006, 07:37 PM

With any cobb map you will pass the OBD2 .Cats, no cats doesn't matter. if you see no cel on your dash you are fine.

If there is no cats. it is the visual test that you will not pass, but if you go to a private garage they will most likely not look. They will pass you. They want your money.

dubrx · 02-07-2006, 04:53 PM

When I took it into a Pep Boys in PA my inspection sheet read "No reading from onboard computer, there MUST be a reading from the onboard computer." They passed me anyway.

Orbit · 02-07-2006, 06:42 PM

strange, maybe they have the problem. at least you passed

01-07-2006, 12:50 AM	#1
OWENthatsmyname Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: west chester Member #55 My Ride: . iTrader: (0)	cobb accessport just got my accessport today, and i installed it...... stage 2 oct93 map......... its nice ....... very nice pulls a lot harder to redline smoother transitions and F45T4R its fun, haha __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-10-2006, 12:44 AM	#2
blue04rex Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: jamison, pa Member #719 iTrader: (0)	nice man, glad to hear the cobb works for you too, i love my stage 2 also __________________ 2004 blue wrx

01-11-2006, 01:17 PM	#3
JoeScooby Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: McGuire AFB, NJ - Cherry Hill Member #345 My Ride: 2004 JPB Subaru WRX Sedan iTrader: (0)	have any of you guys been through emissions with a stage 2 yet? __________________ 2009 Dodge Ram 5.7 ltr beast 2004 Java WRX - SOLD 2005 Silver Forester XT - Wife 2014 Outback 2014 STi Hatch 2013 Yukon SLT

01-11-2006, 01:20 PM	#5
JoeScooby Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: McGuire AFB, NJ - Cherry Hill Member #345 My Ride: 2004 JPB Subaru WRX Sedan iTrader: (0)	going through inspection.. as in catless.. no cats, failing inspection. Im wondering what does the ODB say when they do the testing. Is it a CAT unready code or somthing like that seeing how accessport disables those sensors. __________________ 2009 Dodge Ram 5.7 ltr beast 2004 Java WRX - SOLD 2005 Silver Forester XT - Wife 2014 Outback 2014 STi Hatch 2013 Yukon SLT

01-11-2006, 01:25 PM	#7
JoeScooby Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: McGuire AFB, NJ - Cherry Hill Member #345 My Ride: 2004 JPB Subaru WRX Sedan iTrader: (0)	Here is the pre-req from cobb. Stage 2 93 oct Stage 2 using 93 octane fuel. Requires stock turbo, stock intake and turboback exhaust. 285HP / 285 ft-lbs. Cat Efficiency and EGT CEL's removed. Hi flow cats are acceptable and are pretty much no different as no cat's accoding to cobb. So what consists as a turbo-back? Stage 1 can go as far as a "de-catted" up-pipe read in cobbs forums, so im assuming stage 2 would be catted downpipe, 3rd cat delete and catless up-pipe??? And no im not proving your point, so pretty much anyone can go to stage 2 if they have a "turbo-back" catted or not?? Im trying to figure out myself what consists of a stage 2. And back to my orignal question has anyone gone through an inspection without ANY cats using a cobb accessport and passed? __________________ 2009 Dodge Ram 5.7 ltr beast 2004 Java WRX - SOLD 2005 Silver Forester XT - Wife 2014 Outback 2014 STi Hatch 2013 Yukon SLT Last edited by JoeScooby; 01-11-2006 at 01:49 PM.

01-11-2006, 02:31 PM	#9
blue04rex Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: jamison, pa Member #719 iTrader: (0)	im no emissions testing tech but if there is no visible cats...you fail. if they do a sniffer test on the end of your exhaust and your catless...you fail. the only way you can pass is if the inspector only does an OBDII test which in your case if your not catted and have an accessport, you will pass because the accessport enables those codes as "clear" meaning there is no problems with your oxygen sensor and all that other stuff. in other words if you have an accessport and you go for an emmissions test and they use an OBDII only test, then you would most likely pass. dont take my word for it though, your on your own. and to help with the other question, from what i hear, it doesnt matter if you have cats or not with the stg. 2 __________________ 2004 blue wrx

01-11-2006, 03:06 PM	#11
TheDon427 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Putnam/ Westchester NY Member #1289 iTrader: (0)	Why can't you just switch the acessport back to stock if necessary?

01-11-2006, 03:07 PM	#12
JoeScooby Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: McGuire AFB, NJ - Cherry Hill Member #345 My Ride: 2004 JPB Subaru WRX Sedan iTrader: (0)	The inspection facility by my place doesn’t have an AWD emissions testing unit so I’m assuming they only do an idle sniff. According to some people on NASIOC the idle sniff can be past with a sufficiently warmed up vehicle. __________________ 2009 Dodge Ram 5.7 ltr beast 2004 Java WRX - SOLD 2005 Silver Forester XT - Wife 2014 Outback 2014 STi Hatch 2013 Yukon SLT

01-12-2006, 09:12 PM	#15
JoeScooby Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: McGuire AFB, NJ - Cherry Hill Member #345 My Ride: 2004 JPB Subaru WRX Sedan iTrader: (0)	Stuff like that shouldnt be discussed and I think can be considederd illegal. It can also pose a risk to the shop's owner as by not following state regulations? __________________ 2009 Dodge Ram 5.7 ltr beast 2004 Java WRX - SOLD 2005 Silver Forester XT - Wife 2014 Outback 2014 STi Hatch 2013 Yukon SLT

01-23-2006, 10:55 AM	#16
dubrx Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Eagleville, PA Member #1339 My Ride: 2008 STI iTrader: (0)	When I was in PA I just took mine to one of the big chain stores every year. When they plugged in they couldn't get a reading and just passed it. They have so many cars to inspect as long as you have a newer model year car they just move on... Moved to NJ about a year ago and I just loaded the stock map back right before taking it in, I am running a Helix catted dp and stock uppipe though.

01-24-2006, 01:28 PM	#17
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	I don't have an Accessport, but I did pass the OBD2 readiness test without cats. I have a TXS DP(catless) with the Godspeed fix, which I believe is the reason it passed the OBD2 section. You COULD wire in the resistor to pass. You will fail visual. I did. __________________ My speed is only limited by my grip. Offramp Touge.

01-24-2006, 07:37 PM	#18
Orbit Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hainesport,nj Member #32 My Ride: 2002 WRX iTrader: (0)	With any cobb map you will pass the OBD2 .Cats, no cats doesn't matter. if you see no cel on your dash you are fine. If there is no cats. it is the visual test that you will not pass, but if you go to a private garage they will most likely not look. They will pass you. They want your money.

02-07-2006, 04:53 PM	#19
dubrx Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Eagleville, PA Member #1339 My Ride: 2008 STI iTrader: (0)	When I took it into a Pep Boys in PA my inspection sheet read "No reading from onboard computer, there MUST be a reading from the onboard computer." They passed me anyway. __________________ 2008 STI

02-07-2006, 06:42 PM	#20
Orbit Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hainesport,nj Member #32 My Ride: 2002 WRX iTrader: (0)	strange, maybe they have the problem. at least you passed

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