On the underdrive pulley...the guy's an idiot. It doesn't affect emissions at
all. (We tested those back in the early 90's...no difference.)
I also re-read the post and on the open-element filter (14"x3" Round),
no...they don't have a EO#. Intake Tube Systems such as the Volant or K&N Gen-
II are approved...open element filters have never been that way. (Sorry)
I did contact the TX DPS regarding the C.A.R.B. exemptions about 6 months ago
and the moron on the other end of the phone actually told me "Didn't you notice
the 'Welcome to Texas' sign when you crossed the border...this isn't California
and we have different rules". This is a line of crap since the CA emissions
are a huge deciding factor in setting the standards for the rest of the
country...unfortunately for him, his supervisor didn't like that comment and
then corrected his mis-informed employee that the C.A.R.B. EO#'s are valid in
TX. (This is also where I found the info for the 2003 Chassis-Test Smog
Inspection dates.)
The K&N FIPK for the '96 trucks (P/N# 57-1501) "Exempted by the California Air
Resource Board, FIPKs make it possible to experience the rapid acceleration of
enhanced air flow while meeting the tough emissions standards of C.A.R.B"
On the standard round filters: "Aircharger Kits are NOT legal for sale or use
on pollution controlled vehicles. These kits replace the original air filter
box and may eliminate or defeat some emission controls."
- Bernd
> Re-Inspection is free and he also entered it into the system so any one
> else would see why he failed it in the first place. The airbox is no biggey
> the pain the a** was having to put the stock pulley back on so I could get a
> 7 rib belt to fit.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bernd D. Ratsch
> Subject: DML: RE: Inspection Woes
>
>
> Or...take it somewhere else. (Unless they won't charge you again for
> replacing the airbox.)
>
> (Whew...good thing Austin won't be hit with the Smog Nazi's until 2003.)
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Inspection Woes
>
> Okay get this!
>
> Take the Dak in today to get it inspected and I must have come across
> the
> most anal retentive inspector in the state of Texas. I failed the
> inspection and here is why. I modified the fresh air intake, FIPK from
> K&N.
> I've got a 96 so I got the two 14x3 open filter. (I wish I could
> remember
> if there was a CARB number for the kit.) The other reason, I've got an
> ASP
> under drive pulley on the crank. Need a 94.5" belt now and it only
> comes in
> 6 rib when you get that size original bet was 7 and this is a safety
> hazard
> because the belt might slip off my steering pulley and I won't be able
> to
> control my vehicle.
>
> Now to top it all off, on the emissions HC (ppm) standard is 220 my 3.9
> is
> putting out 22. The dude is sitting there telling me how incredibly
> clean
> my truck runs.
>
> So looks like I'll be swapping out the pully and throwing the factory
> air
> box on to satisfy this prick.
>
> Just needed to vent.
>
> Thanks
> Later
> Kenneth
>
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