HPF stage 2 M3 passing inspection?

mattfarrington · 01-17-2013, 11:21 AM

Well, I live in New Hampshire. Our inspection test is simple.
The computer will make sure the car has run all of it's tests.
If any test are failed or "not ready", I will fail inspection.

I'm curious though, I plan on buying an 02 M3 with an HPF Stage 2 turbo kit, in the spring.
Will this car fail emissions tests in NH?

I really hope not, but I am told it will throw 9 codes which is normal for this kit.

Hoping someone from HPF can help here.

Jesse M · 01-17-2013, 11:36 AM

Any codes and it will not pass. Promise.

mattfarrington · 01-17-2013, 11:37 AM

Theeenn... anyone know how to make these codes go away, if at all possible? lol

I would seriously hate to have to pass on this car.. just because of inspection.

7to3_enthusiast · 01-17-2013, 11:54 AM

Not sure if this will help your situation at all, but as far as I know the MaxPSI kit will pass emissions...legally.

Otherwise I'd just pay somebody off, that's what I do with my rx7

MachRc · 01-17-2013, 11:57 AM

Most if not all kits are designed for offroad use only.

ofcourse this varies from state to state and passing the sniffer is not always guaranteed a pass. Check you local emission testing station or DMV to see what is required.

mike@maximumpsi · 01-17-2013, 09:11 PM

Our kit will pass the obd2 readiness tests with no issues.

Forcefed M3 · 01-17-2013, 09:28 PM

run race fuel and ask for a sniff test, mine passed years ago.

mike@maximumpsi · 01-17-2013, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Forcefed M3

run race fuel and ask for a sniff test, mine passed years ago.

In NJ and many states that is not an option. Having a CEL equals instant failure of state inspection.

02black330ci · 01-18-2013, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike@maximumpsi

In NJ and many states that is not an option. Having a CEL equals instant failure of state inspection.

Same goes for MD.

Grendelsbane · 01-18-2013, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike@maximumpsi

Our kit will pass the obd2 readiness tests with no issues.

Another reason to get this kit!

mattfarrington · 01-18-2013, 05:41 AM

Thanks guys! As far as a sniff test, NH doesn't do that. You're allowed up to TWO tests "not ready".
If I had another black 2002 M3 that I could inspect, id be able to have them inspect that, tell them the VIN from the HPF car, hand me the sticker and I slap it on the HPF one. (Not legal but works).

But I'm now just trying to find a reasonably low miles E46 that's clean. Ill get a maximumPSI kit.
Although trying to find an M3 with under 70K miles, for under 30k seems impossible. Lol

Hrvat · 01-21-2013, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mattfarrington

Although trying to find an M3 with under 70K miles, for under 30k seems impossible. Lol

I paid under 20 for my M with 50k miles. Its in pristine condition.
As others said, just shop around

7to3_enthusiast · 01-21-2013, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Hrvat

I paid under 20 for my M with 50k miles. Its in pristine condition.
As others said, just shop around

Say what?! Is it a convertible SMG?!

02black330ci · 01-21-2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 7to3_enthusiast

say what?! Is it a convertible smg?!

x 2!!!

7to3_enthusiast · 01-18-2013, 09:22 AM

Mine was an 04' LSB 6speed with 55k, single owner, pristine condition, lightly modded. Talked the guy down to 27.5k. It's doable, just takes some shopping...which is a lot of fun anyway. Good luck!

mattfarrington · 01-18-2013, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7to3_enthusiast

Mine was an 04' LSB 6speed with 55k, single owner, pristine condition, lightly modded. Talked the guy down to 27.5k. It's doable, just takes some shopping...which is a lot of fun anyway. Good luck!

I'm hoping that works. Well, the concept at least. I do have my eye on 2 different ones, priced pretty high (in my eyes) one guy wants it gone this month (not able to do that on my end)
Other guy is firm on price. But the car is both close, and amazing. I'll have to take a look and hope all goes well.

str8dum1 · 01-18-2013, 09:40 AM

what really needs to be done is a list of what codes are actually popping up. Very few are actually used for emissions testing. But if the CEL is on due to something like VANOS, you might still fail depending on your county.

mattfarrington · 01-18-2013, 09:42 AM

Well here, if the CEL is on, I fail instantly.
Although, I'm allowed a max of 2 tests to be "not ready". So clear the codes, and hope they stay off long enough, which wouldn't work, because they wouldn't be ready.

str8dum1 · 01-18-2013, 09:45 AM

Then you really shouldnt pursue a FI car.

the MaxPsi kit might not thrown any emissions codes, but it doesnt mean you wont have CEL's.

mattfarrington · 01-18-2013, 09:47 AM

Well, I have been exchanging emaisl back and forth, and I was told it'll definitely pass inspection. It has no CEL and will pass all rediness tests, which is what NH goes by.
Basically, we plug our cars in, and the system will check to make sure the car says everything is OK. And that all tests have been "passed". If the ECU fails anything, I fail. If it passes everything (programmed to say it's fine) I'll pass.

01-17-2013, 11:21 AM	#1
mattfarrington Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Londonderry Posts: 272 My Ride: 04 325xi View My Garage	HPF stage 2 M3 passing inspection? Well, I live in New Hampshire. Our inspection test is simple. The computer will make sure the car has run all of it's tests. If any test are failed or "not ready", I will fail inspection. I'm curious though, I plan on buying an 02 M3 with an HPF Stage 2 turbo kit, in the spring. Will this car fail emissions tests in NH? I really hope not, but I am told it will throw 9 codes which is normal for this kit. Hoping someone from HPF can help here.

01-17-2013, 11:36 AM	#2
Jesse M Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: East Greenwich, RI Posts: 452 My Ride: 05' ZHP View My Garage	Any codes and it will not pass. Promise. __________________

01-17-2013, 11:54 AM	#4
7to3_enthusiast Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 229 My Ride: '04 LSB 6spd M3 View My Garage	Not sure if this will help your situation at all, but as far as I know the MaxPSI kit will pass emissions...legally. Otherwise I'd just pay somebody off, that's what I do with my rx7 __________________ 04 LSB M3 6sp, BSW stage 1, 19" Forgestar, PSS's, MXP exhaust, K&n intake, h&r springs, koni shocks. 87 rx7 tII 6266 BB .84 a/r in the works 00 Saturn sc2, DD, 36+ mpg

01-17-2013, 11:57 AM	#5
MachRc "Have some candy!!" Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: City of Angels Posts: 6,205 My Ride: 2003 Technik S1 M3 View My Garage	Most if not all kits are designed for offroad use only. ofcourse this varies from state to state and passing the sniffer is not always guaranteed a pass. Check you local emission testing station or DMV to see what is required. __________________ Bimmerfest 2013 Photos here!!! "The road was miles ahead..It fell away, now I'm at thee end... Just a sky, the fall, and you..I got holes in my para~chute...... Then-you-say,' never gonna find all the answers~ answers will find you..Don't know how I'll feel tomorrow~ Don't know the truth. But we can lie,.. lie.., lie.., lie here together..lie..,lie..,lie..,lie here together..'" Last edited by MachRc; 01-17-2013 at 12:00 PM.

01-17-2013, 09:11 PM	#6
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01-17-2013, 11:37 AM	#3
mattfarrington Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Londonderry Posts: 272 My Ride: 04 325xi View My Garage	Theeenn... anyone know how to make these codes go away, if at all possible? lol I would seriously hate to have to pass on this car.. just because of inspection.

01-17-2013, 09:28 PM	#7
Forcefed M3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,345 My Ride: HPF Stage 2.75 View My Garage	run race fuel and ask for a sniff test, mine passed years ago. __________________

01-18-2013, 05:41 AM	#11
mattfarrington Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Londonderry Posts: 272 My Ride: 04 325xi View My Garage	Thanks guys! As far as a sniff test, NH doesn't do that. You're allowed up to TWO tests "not ready". If I had another black 2002 M3 that I could inspect, id be able to have them inspect that, tell them the VIN from the HPF car, hand me the sticker and I slap it on the HPF one. (Not legal but works). But I'm now just trying to find a reasonably low miles E46 that's clean. Ill get a maximumPSI kit. Although trying to find an M3 with under 70K miles, for under 30k seems impossible. Lol Last edited by mattfarrington; 01-18-2013 at 05:42 AM.

01-18-2013, 09:22 AM	#15
7to3_enthusiast Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 229 My Ride: '04 LSB 6spd M3 View My Garage	Mine was an 04' LSB 6speed with 55k, single owner, pristine condition, lightly modded. Talked the guy down to 27.5k. It's doable, just takes some shopping...which is a lot of fun anyway. Good luck! __________________ 04 LSB M3 6sp, BSW stage 1, 19" Forgestar, PSS's, MXP exhaust, K&n intake, h&r springs, koni shocks. 87 rx7 tII 6266 BB .84 a/r in the works 00 Saturn sc2, DD, 36+ mpg

01-18-2013, 09:40 AM	#17
str8dum1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: raleigh Posts: 156 My Ride: VQ38DETT View My Garage	what really needs to be done is a list of what codes are actually popping up. Very few are actually used for emissions testing. But if the CEL is on due to something like VANOS, you might still fail depending on your county. __________________ VQ38DETT on twin 6262 with ProEFI128

01-18-2013, 09:42 AM	#18
mattfarrington Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Londonderry Posts: 272 My Ride: 04 325xi View My Garage	Well here, if the CEL is on, I fail instantly. Although, I'm allowed a max of 2 tests to be "not ready". So clear the codes, and hope they stay off long enough, which wouldn't work, because they wouldn't be ready.

01-18-2013, 09:45 AM	#19
str8dum1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: raleigh Posts: 156 My Ride: VQ38DETT View My Garage	Then you really shouldnt pursue a FI car. the MaxPsi kit might not thrown any emissions codes, but it doesnt mean you wont have CEL's. __________________ VQ38DETT on twin 6262 with ProEFI128

01-18-2013, 09:47 AM	#20
mattfarrington Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Londonderry Posts: 272 My Ride: 04 325xi View My Garage	Well, I have been exchanging emaisl back and forth, and I was told it'll definitely pass inspection. It has no CEL and will pass all rediness tests, which is what NH goes by. Basically, we plug our cars in, and the system will check to make sure the car says everything is OK. And that all tests have been "passed". If the ECU fails anything, I fail. If it passes everything (programmed to say it's fine) I'll pass.

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