Chipping and smog testing

[GermanAudi]

I am planning to get GIAC chipped next week, but the guy at the shop told me that I won't pass emissions testing with the new program and that I'd have to get the stock program to pass.
Is this true? I am not running any other performance mods.

[fusionx]

ive never heard of this before, im guessing because they plug something into your ecu to check the logs or monitor you car?

[Rhynolite]

You'll be fine. My old car passed smog with GIAC software and a catback exhaust no sweat.

[oc-drop]

He could be trying to sell you the "stock" program, which imo is good to have handy w/ a flashloader. Valet & Kill mode are also good add-ons.

[Audi_Doody]

You shouldn't have to worry about it. Mine passed everything on the smog test except visual inspection. That's only cuz of the intake. It passes fine now that I have the OEM Airbox.

[Rhynolite]

You shouldn't have to worry about it. Mine passed everything on the smog test except visual inspection. That's only cuz of the intake. It passes fine now that I have the OEM Airbox.

You aren't going to the right smog guy. My guy lifts the hood and sees this:



and goes "You got the CARB sticker for that intake?"

"..no?"

"Wellll I'm just gonna have to assume it's stock then."

[Mike@PureMS]

Sounds like they're just trying to nickel and dime you for extras.

GIAC 91 oct program passes smog just fine, as do APR and Revo.

[Rated S]

All major tunes pass smog: apr, giac, revo, mtm, etc.
Hell I think I actually smogged better with a chip vs stock.