Is the emmissions testing in San Antonio, Texas strict? I have a 383 TPI IROC I'm moving into the area, and wondering what kind of emmissions testing it would see. I'd hate to have to sell it if the test is overly strict. Thanks!

 

I don't believe San Antonio is in an emissions county. Down here we ain't got emmissions in many counties.. lol. Gotta love that. Harris and Tarrant do I know(that'd be most of Houston, and most of Dallas/FW) I used to live 1 block into Fort Bend county, no emissions. Harris is the bordering county. Not a snowball's chance in hell I would have passed either. If nobody else responds to this, I'll make some calls, see if there's emissions testing in San Antonio, least I can do for a fellow thirdgenner. later.

Anthony

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previous ride: 87 Camaro LT
350, A4.Comp Cams 268H, Edelbrock Preformer intake, Hedman Headers and y-pipe, gutted cat, No AIR/smog pump. 14x3" Open element K&N, Q-jet w/ D hanger and DA rods, adjusted AV spring tension and quick can.

Current ride: 1992 Camaro RS, K&N, Flowmaster, 305, T5, Black, T-tops, 84k miles.

 

hey man as you can probably already tell that i am from san antonio. as for emissions testing what's that? hahah . but seriously there are no emissions testing the smaller inspections places around here.

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86',88',89' IROC-Z, 350 TPI, 700-R4

94' Formula, LT1, 6spd

 

never mind

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- David
88' GTA 5.7L TPI MODS---> air foil, K&N, Shift Kit, 180* therm, TB bypass, Gutted CAT, Flowmaster 80 Series Muffler added to Unkown CatBack, Ported Intake

http://www.geocities.com/david_angel_16

[This message has been edited by breathment (edited November 16, 2001).]

 

well suck me sideways!.. dude.. u have THREE IROCS!!!!!.. not fair!

so there you have it... no emissions testing in SA. Good thing my car is still registered to my house in Katy. No emissions, so I'll just drive back there for inspection.

Anthony

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previous ride: 87 Camaro LT
350, A4.Comp Cams 268H, Edelbrock Preformer intake, Hedman Headers and y-pipe, gutted cat, No AIR/smog pump. 14x3" Open element K&N, Q-jet w/ D hanger and DA rods, adjusted AV spring tension and quick can.

Current ride: 1992 Camaro RS, K&N, Flowmaster, 305, T5, Black, T-tops, 84k miles.

 

What about safety inspection? Although they don't do a sniffer test, do they check to see if the all the correct smog equipment is in place (catalytic converter, air pump, etc.) ? If not it would fail?

 

Does anyone in San Antonio know if the safety
inspection performs a visual for emission equipment (cat's, air pump, etc.)?

 

They are supposed to do a visual inspection for emission components, but making friends with the local mechanic has it's advantages. Starting next year every inspection shop in San Antonio will be required to sniff the tailpipe. So get your cars inspected before then.

 

I didn't know we had so many SA people in here. I'm only an hour south of you guys!

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Hey Third, sweet color on that RS
bsa

 

I checked with the San Antonio DMV, all cars 2-24 years old require safety inspection (including visual for cat.'s, air pump, etc.), then requires emissions inspection in 2002.
That does it for me, I'm going to a '70 454 Z28 and ending the emissions hassles. Anyone want to buy an '89 IROC?