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Emissions testing in Washington
Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 8:40 pm
by greenmachine89
Ok I want to put the good ol 5.0 in my 89 B2 but I need to know how anyone who lives in washington gets thier rig to pass. Does it pass just because you put all the emissions stuff on or is there a waiver out there to not have to test? This is the last of what I need to know before attempting the swap!
Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 9:13 pm
by Nobody
Well in Skagit county there is no emissions testing. That's how I got away with it. I also used an engine that was older than the bronco, which is a no no. I believe the engine has to be the same year or newer. Then you have to use all the emmissions stuff that came with the engine. I'm sure some it can be fudged a little. Really, there's not that much stuff that has to be hooked up.
I'm putting a 92 5.0L HO in my EB right now. If I can make it fit, I'm probably going to run the EGR, but not the cats.
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2007 8:10 am
by greenmachine89
Is there some sort of wavier?
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2007 8:53 am
by Nobody
There is a waiver, but you be excluded if you modify the stock emmissions components on your engine.
To qualify for the waiver, you have to fail the first test, spend a minimum of $150 at an authorized repair facility, then fail a second test. Then you get to do the same thing every two years.
You might find some helpful info browsing these laws
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/biblio/wac173421.html
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/biblio/wac173422.html
More info
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/air/cars ... _pages.htm
http://www.emissiontestwa.com/faq.aspx#20
I still have questions. Who can I contact?
For questions or comments about:
repairs to your vehicle
repair shop disputes
current status of repair shops/mechanics
waiver information
engine/emission non-stock issues
test procedures
test results
exhaust systems
fleet testing -- federal and local agencies
test tips
. . . please contact the regional office for the county you are inquiring about.
Clark and Pierce counties: 1-800-453-4951 or e-mail Southwest Region
King and Snohomish counties: 1-800-272-3780 or
e-mail Northwest Region
Spokane county: 509-329-3491 or e-mail Eastern Region
For questions or comments about:
whether you need an emission test
license number or VIN errors
odometer readings recorded at test stations
inability to receive vehicle tabs on-line
. . . please e-mail: Ecology Headquarters
For questions or comments about:
emission test station service/personnel
test station hours or locations
test fees
. . . please e-mail: Applus+ Technologies
Note: Please allow up to five business days for responses to inquiries.
If you are a person with a speech or hearing impairment, please call 711 or
1-800-833-6388 for TTY.
Contact The Department Of Ecology
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2007 12:17 pm
by greenmachine89
Very helpful I just hope I can make this work!