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RAYSRT8 · 05-29-2011, 08:41 PM

Thanks Slowhawk.. This one was actually tuned in CT when I made the trip there due to a dealer messing up my car. The shop actually straightened the problems out with the car and the tune felt great performance wise and runs strong. I did not tell them while I was there nor did they ask if my state has emissions testing. After i told then that I failed I was them told that I needed a different tune to pass emissions and that's where the hang up has been. Do you think possibly because it was tuned with an SCT and not HP or EFI Live?

Slowhawk · 05-30-2011, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray2SS

Thanks Slowhawk.. This one was actually tuned in CT when I made the trip there due to a dealer messing up my car. The shop actually straightened the problems out with the car and the tune felt great performance wise and runs strong. I did not tell them while I was there nor did they ask if my state has emissions testing. After i told then that I failed I was them told that I needed a different tune to pass emissions and that's where the hang up has been. Do you think possibly because it was tuned with an SCT and not HP or EFI Live?

I do not know how SCT tunes. I know HPT and EFI live can tune it to pass.
If SCT has problems tuning correctly to pass, I see no reason to use it.

If all else fails I can tune it to pass but I'm sure there are other tuners closer to you.

RAYSRT8 · 05-30-2011, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Slowhawk

I do not know how SCT tunes. I know HPT and EFI live can tune it to pass.
If SCT has problems tuning correctly to pass, I see no reason to use it.

If all else fails I can tune it to pass but I'm sure there are other tuners closer to you.

I appreciate that offer... MA is a long way away from me though.. Hopefully the tune I have in it now will reset all the readiness monitors. All but the catalyst and 02 sensors have reset after about 200+ miles and hopefully the other 2 will reset as well. I wished there was a way to speed up the reset process so I don't have to keep driving it so far each time plus the gas gets expensive at $4.10 a gallon.

If you have any ideas please pass them along and thanks again for your offer and help.

camaro1 · 05-30-2011, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray2SS

If you have any ideas please pass them along and thanks again for your offer and help.

seriously, enough already,, just get it tuned right with software that works as mentioned by several people,, and be done!

RAYSRT8 · 05-30-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro1

seriously, enough already,, just get it tuned right with software that works as mentioned by several people,, and be done!

Same as I said in the other post. If you dont have any suggestions or nice things to say then do not posts any smartass comments. I make good money but that does not mean I want to throw it around without trying everything I can first.

camaro1 · 05-30-2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray2SS

Same as I said in the other post. If you dont have any suggestions or nice things to say then do not posts any smartass comments. I make good money but that does not mean I want to throw it around without trying everything I can first.

you are the one throwing money away right now,, how many wasted miles have you put on 400+,, come on,, something should tell you that its not right. several people have told you how to fix your problem. we are not trying to be rude or bash anyone,, just stating the facts and what you need to do for a permanent fix. hp tuners credits to tune your car are only $100,, just go on their site and find someone near you to fix the codes, pay them $100 and something for their time. you probly already spent more on fuel than that!

RAYSRT8 · 05-30-2011, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro1

you are the one throwing money away right now,, how many wasted miles have you put on 400+,, come on,, something should tell you that its not right. several people have told you how to fix your problem. we are not trying to be rude or bash anyone,, just stating the facts and what you need to do for a permanent fix. hp tuners credits to tune your car are only $100,, just go on their site and find someone near you to fix the codes, pay them $100 and something for their time. you probly already spent more on fuel than that!

Like I stated in the other post....
You state $100 for the credit and pay them for their time, but all that have responded want $300 - $600 for this + I would have about $100 in fuel and possibly hotel expense so it's not as cheap as you make it sound. Believe me I wish this problem did not exist.I have been doing this after I was sent a new tune. I am now on tune 5 for the emissions. There is no reputable performance shop within 250 miles from me so it's no like I can just drive down the street to get one. I have been working with my tuner and taking suggestions but if it's the monitors are not reset by the end of the week then I have to plan some days off to get it done. I run a large department and I just can't take off and leave on a whelm. You are correct I have wasted a ton of money on fuel, but I was listening to the tuner that tuned my car and I was trying to get it done without spending any more money at this time since I just paid for the tune in March along with several other mods.

Slowhawk · 05-30-2011, 07:35 PM

Sorry to hear about your problems getting to a tuner.Wish I knew someone close to you.

If you find someone close that has EFI live, you can just send me a copy of the tune and I'll make the adjustments to make it pass with no driving time needed.

Slowhawk · 05-30-2011, 07:48 PM

Is this a SCT programmer problem?

If it is then there is going to be alot of mad people within a year.

Roger Ramjet · 05-30-2011, 08:26 PM

Has anyone tried these O2 mini cats?

http://www.bigdaddiesgarage.com/mini-cat-cel-fix.html

Slowhawk · 05-30-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Roger Ramjet

Has anyone tried these O2 mini cats?

http://www.bigdaddiesgarage.com/mini-cat-cel-fix.html

They use those alot on Dodges because you can't tune header cars to pass.They work 30-40% of the time. We are lucky enough to be able to tune the GM cars to pass though.

Roger Ramjet · 05-30-2011, 09:02 PM

So, will changing the codes to 'No Error Reported' still pass the Readyness Test or does the closed loop min switching voltage need to be lowered?

camaro1 · 05-30-2011, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Roger Ramjet

So, will changing the codes to 'No Error Reported' still pass the Readyness Test or does the closed loop min switching voltage need to be lowered?

they will read pass when set this way, your not changing the voltage parameters at all, just setting it to no error reported

Synner · 05-30-2011, 09:18 PM

Those are kinda cool. I've only seen the antifoulers used before.

Good luck Ray2SS; I'm watching this closely because I was planning on headers next month too. Its a shame the SCT can't seem to tune the same way as others. I move around a lot so I want a setup that'll pass in as many states as possible. Most places do OBDII scanning or nothing so that covers me for the most part.

05-29-2011, 08:41 PM	#15
RAYSRT8 Drives: 2011 Challenger SRT8 6.4L 392 Hemi Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smyrna, TN Posts: 778 View My Garage	Thanks Slowhawk.. This one was actually tuned in CT when I made the trip there due to a dealer messing up my car. The shop actually straightened the problems out with the car and the tune felt great performance wise and runs strong. I did not tell them while I was there nor did they ask if my state has emissions testing. After i told then that I failed I was them told that I needed a different tune to pass emissions and that's where the hang up has been. Do you think possibly because it was tuned with an SCT and not HP or EFI Live? __________________ 2011 Stock 6.4L 392 Hemi Challenger Flowmaster American Thunder Series Cat Back Camaro parts for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152474 Last edited by RAYSRT8; 05-29-2011 at 09:24 PM.

05-30-2011, 08:26 PM	#24
Roger Ramjet Motor Head Drives: CTS-V Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: So MD Posts: 494	Has anyone tried these O2 mini cats? http://www.bigdaddiesgarage.com/mini-cat-cel-fix.html __________________ History Camaro's: 83, 93, 95, 98, & 10.

05-30-2011, 09:02 PM	#26
Roger Ramjet Motor Head Drives: CTS-V Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: So MD Posts: 494	So, will changing the codes to 'No Error Reported' still pass the Readyness Test or does the closed loop min switching voltage need to be lowered? __________________ History Camaro's: 83, 93, 95, 98, & 10.

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05-30-2011, 07:35 PM	#22
Slowhawk Drives: 1999 Trans Am Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bridgewater,Ma Posts: 2,018	Sorry to hear about your problems getting to a tuner.Wish I knew someone close to you. If you find someone close that has EFI live, you can just send me a copy of the tune and I'll make the adjustments to make it pass with no driving time needed.

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Slowhawk Drives: 1999 Trans Am Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bridgewater,Ma Posts: 2,018	Is this a SCT programmer problem? If it is then there is going to be alot of mad people within a year.

05-30-2011, 09:18 PM	#28
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,542	Those are kinda cool. I've only seen the antifoulers used before. Good luck Ray2SS; I'm watching this closely because I was planning on headers next month too. Its a shame the SCT can't seem to tune the same way as others. I move around a lot so I want a setup that'll pass in as many states as possible. Most places do OBDII scanning or nothing so that covers me for the most part.