smog with a bad turbo!!!!

[talontsi26]

I have to smog my car to remew my tags, but my stock turbo is almost dead. It burns oil like crazy and has really bad shaft play. The turbo wont boost past 6 psi and I can get about 2 psi of max boost in first gear. My question is, is it possible to pass smog with a bad turbo or should I just buy a new turbo??

[Shpyder]

It seems you are unable to recieve both e-mails and PMs for some reason, so I'm posting this here.

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Thanks.

-shpyder

[Shpyder]

Regarding your post, I think you might fail emissions, since the burning oil coming out your tailpipes may contain more HCs and NOX than usual, though I don't know exactly what the burnt oil content separates as in terms of percentages. If you need a new turbo anyway, just get a replacement and then smog it.

[talontsi26]

I just put a freshly rebuilt 13g in my car, is it possible to pass with this turbo?

93 talon tsi awd
-2.5' turbo back exhaust
-k\n filter
-uicp
-balance shafts removed

[l_eclipse_l]

Originally Posted by talontsi26

I just put a freshly rebuilt 13g in my car, is it possible to pass with this turbo?

93 talon tsi awd
-2.5' turbo back exhaust
-k\n filter
-uicp
-balance shafts removed

Why wouldn't it be?

[myjeepsux420]

In most states you will fail for visible smoke. I know in Colorado they will run the test to make sure the #'s are good, but will fail for the smoke. Good luck