Question for AZ people about emissions/inspections etc

Liquid_G · 10-15-2018, 04:55 PM

Hey guys, I'm from IL moving to Phoenix - East Valley area within a few weeks. I've heard random stories about emissions laws in AZ and kinda want to hear it from people who actually live there.

Mine is '09 370z with old (pre-sucky) GTM SuperCharger kit. UpRev tuned and stock ECU. Still passes regular emission tests here in Illinois. No CEL's etc.

Wife's car is '78 280Z, fully restored. Original L28 with big *** turbo. AEM Infiniti StandAlone ECU. Currently Exempt from emission tests in IL because of age.

Both of our cars are insured thru Grundy under "collector car insurance" if that matters, I think i heard something about that coming into play with being exempt. Or maybe it was collector / classic car plates?

Cars are going into storage in IL until we get settled in. But was hoping someone can let me know what we're in for. Thanks

wideglideleon · 10-15-2018, 06:44 PM

I have a SC 2009 370Z. I just passed no problem. As long as no codes and u have cats you shouldn't have any problems.

Liquid_G · 10-17-2018, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wideglideleon

I have a SC 2009 370Z. I just passed no problem. As long as no codes and u have cats you shouldn't have any problems.

HFC's but yep never throw any codes. Thanks.

Anyone know the deal on older cars?

pfdaxe · 12-02-2018, 11:33 AM

Welcome

'78 isn't old enough for exemption:

Q: Who is required to have their vehicle emissions tested?
A: All residents of the greater Phoenix and Tucson areas and those who regularly commute into the areas for work or school are required to have their 1967 or newer vehicles pass an emissions test. Most vehicles newer than 6 years old are exempt from testing, and certain other vehicle exemptions apply (see Exemptions). If you are not sure if you live in the emissions control area, CLICK HERE.

Full info for you:
https://www.myazcar.com/home

Desert Rat · 04-17-2019, 04:26 PM

67-81 - test every year via sniff. Gas cap test included.
1975+ also looks to see if EGR is present
82-95 - test every 2 years via sniff. Includes Gas cap and EGR underhood inspection
96+ OBDII - test every 2 years plug and play. No codes? You're good.
All HD and Diesel trucks regardless of year 1967+ test every year with a sniff. The diesel test is abusive to your vehicle.

10-15-2018, 04:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 43	Question for AZ people about emissions/inspections etc Hey guys, I'm from IL moving to Phoenix - East Valley area within a few weeks. I've heard random stories about emissions laws in AZ and kinda want to hear it from people who actually live there. Mine is '09 370z with old (pre-sucky) GTM SuperCharger kit. UpRev tuned and stock ECU. Still passes regular emission tests here in Illinois. No CEL's etc. Wife's car is '78 280Z, fully restored. Original L28 with big *** turbo. AEM Infiniti StandAlone ECU. Currently Exempt from emission tests in IL because of age. Both of our cars are insured thru Grundy under "collector car insurance" if that matters, I think i heard something about that coming into play with being exempt. Or maybe it was collector / classic car plates? Cars are going into storage in IL until we get settled in. But was hoping someone can let me know what we're in for. Thanks __________________

12-02-2018, 11:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
pfdaxe A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,060 Drives: 09 Touring AT Sport Rep Power: 15	Welcome '78 isn't old enough for exemption: Q: Who is required to have their vehicle emissions tested? A: All residents of the greater Phoenix and Tucson areas and those who regularly commute into the areas for work or school are required to have their 1967 or newer vehicles pass an emissions test. Most vehicles newer than 6 years old are exempt from testing, and certain other vehicle exemptions apply (see Exemptions). If you are not sure if you live in the emissions control area, CLICK HERE. Full info for you: https://www.myazcar.com/home JARblue and wideglideleon like this. __________________ Build Thread: http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...xes-build.html

04-17-2019, 04:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Desert Rat Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 189 Drives: 2014 370Z M6 Base Rep Power: 3364	67-81 - test every year via sniff. Gas cap test included. 1975+ also looks to see if EGR is present 82-95 - test every 2 years via sniff. Includes Gas cap and EGR underhood inspection 96+ OBDII - test every 2 years plug and play. No codes? You're good. All HD and Diesel trucks regardless of year 1967+ test every year with a sniff. The diesel test is abusive to your vehicle. Hotrodz and wideglideleon like this.

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wideglideleon Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 569 Drives: SC 09 370Z LG 7AT Rep Power: 64085	I have a SC 2009 370Z. I just passed no problem. As long as no codes and u have cats you shouldn't have any problems.