# emissions and turbo question **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [July 27, 2006, 4:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/emissions-and-turbo-question/183837 "2006-07-27T16:32:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![eurodad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eurodad/32/5988_2.png) [@eurodad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eurodad)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 4:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/emissions-and-turbo-question/183837/1 "2006-07-27T16:32:13Z")
is it possibly to do a turbo on my turd of a 97 vw and still mass emissions. my inspections guy only doesn’t look at anything under hood or car., as long as there are no codes when he plugs in it passes. not looking for anything crazy, just thought maybe i could piece together a little setup for cheap that would be fun and reliable. if not i’m gonna sell it ---
**Author:** ![Sinner6.0L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sinner6.0l/32/6016_2.png) [@Sinner6.0L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sinner6.0L)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/emissions-and-turbo-question/183837/2 "2006-07-27T18:34:35Z")
obdII = no visual in pa ---
**Author:** ![eurodad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eurodad/32/5988_2.png) [@eurodad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eurodad)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/emissions-and-turbo-question/183837/3 "2006-07-27T18:41:08Z")
> [@01GPGT](#): > > obdII = no visual in pa yeah, thanks for your help ---
**Author:** ![yamaha](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamaha/32/5929_2.png) [@yamaha](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamaha)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/emissions-and-turbo-question/183837/4 "2006-07-27T18:47:30Z")
As long as there are no codes, and you have a cat in place, you should pass emissions fine. ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/emissions-and-turbo-question/183837/5 "2006-07-27T18:54:30Z")
i think don is more asking about options of kits or setups that will run well and NOT throw a code!!! not to be a dick, but we’re all pretty much aware that you won’t pass inspection with a check engine light!!! don, doesn’t c2 or some other BS company make chips for boosting 2.0s? i’m sure that they wipe the codes… actually talk to sailor… we flashed a 2.0 chip and got rid of some codes with a GM PIM… i know the bottom end is there for boost… go for it! ---
**Author:** ![yamaha](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamaha/32/5929_2.png) [@yamaha](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamaha)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/emissions-and-turbo-question/183837/6 "2006-07-27T18:57:54Z")
I wouldn’t imagine CELS would be a big thing for him. As long as everything is installed properly form a kit, no CELs, right? right. ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/emissions-and-turbo-question/183837/7 "2006-07-27T19:12:08Z")
don’s not goign to buy a kit… he’s too westmoreland county for that!!! 🙂 i wouldn’t either… but burning the OEM computer iwth a chip to avoid emissions issues may be a good idea. ---
**Author:** ![whitey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/whitey/32/5911_2.png) [@whitey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/whitey)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/emissions-and-turbo-question/183837/8 "2006-07-27T19:19:16Z")
definitely can be done… smt6 + gm map sensor + coolant temp sensor = good running boosted 2.0 I had so much bad luck with chips, but this was also 3 years ago ---
**Author:** ![yamaha](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamaha/32/5929_2.png) [@yamaha](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamaha)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 7:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/emissions-and-turbo-question/183837/9 "2006-07-27T19:20:59Z")
Whitey would be the person to consult on the SMT, he has helped me out bunches. ---
**Author:** ![vw16vcabby](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vw16vcabby/32/5943_2.png) [@vw16vcabby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vw16vcabby)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/emissions-and-turbo-question/183837/10 "2006-07-27T21:39:50Z")
i cant reflash obd2 ecu’s, only obd1. c2 was making a nice chip, but u have to run what the chip is made for turbo and injector wise which means $ b/c ur not going to be running junkyard turbo parts. gotta look at how much money u want to spend, and how much power… best bet is to buy a 2nd cluster, and swap it b4 5k miles and then install original cluster back in. then be under 5k miles exempt, no emissions to worry about. ---
**Author:** ![bgblockelcamino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bgblockelcamino/32/5997_2.png) [@bgblockelcamino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bgblockelcamino)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 9:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/emissions-and-turbo-question/183837/11 "2006-07-27T21:50:32Z")
you don’t want the headache of VW turbo i have the same exact thing here and everything is a royal pain in the butt. Say sell the VW and buy something with factory turbo ---
**Author:** ![eurodad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eurodad/32/5988_2.png) [@eurodad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eurodad)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2006, 3:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/emissions-and-turbo-question/183837/12 "2006-07-28T03:37:36Z")
> [@bgblockelcamino](#): > > you don’t want the headache of VW turbo > i have the same exact thing here and everything is a royal pain in the butt. Say sell the VW and buy something with factory turbo if i sell it i’m getting myself the 2dr tahoe i always wanted. ---
**Author:** ![imported\_SINISTER](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_sinister/32/5970_2.png) [@imported\_SINISTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_SINISTER)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2006, 5:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/emissions-and-turbo-question/183837/13 "2006-07-28T05:23:34Z")
> [@01GPGT](#): > > obdII = no visual in pa wrong still visual… but in all honest after dealing with vw if i had toturbo one that is non turbo i would kist drop a 1.8t into it rather then adding a turbo to a non turbo engine ask whitey i know he had a hell of a time with his jetta when he wanted to turbo it. but if your not doing it for big power i would just roll down the window and between shifts just make psssssssssst noises and you will be whole lot better ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Morris](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a9a28c/32.png) [@Mark\_Morris](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mark_Morris)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2006, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/emissions-and-turbo-question/183837/14 "2006-07-28T09:10:13Z")
> [@eurodad](#): > > Is it possibly to do a turbo on my turd of a 97 vw and still pass emissions for cheap that would be fun and reliable? Not unless you remove either the “cheap” or the “emissions” qualifier. C2 is your best bet for OBD2 plug-in emissions compliance, but to do a good reliable mechanical setup along with their software, you’re undoubtably gonna spend more $ than it’s “worth” to you. It would be cheaper and easier to sell your 2.0l and buy a VR6 GTI. ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2006, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/emissions-and-turbo-question/183837/15 "2006-07-28T09:16:28Z")
> [@bgblockelcamino](#): > > you don’t want the headache of VW turbo > i have the same exact thing here and everything is a royal pain in the butt. Say sell the VW and buy something with factory turbo or just swap in a factory vw turbo motor!!! ---
**Author:** ![Sinner6.0L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sinner6.0l/32/6016_2.png) [@Sinner6.0L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sinner6.0L)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2006, 11:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/emissions-and-turbo-question/183837/16 "2006-07-30T11:50:51Z")
> [@SINISTER](#): > > wrong still visual… what kind of visual? not saying I passed with anything illegal or anything like that :kekegay: ---
**Author:** ![vw16vcabby](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vw16vcabby/32/5943_2.png) [@vw16vcabby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vw16vcabby)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2006, 3:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/emissions-and-turbo-question/183837/17 "2006-07-31T15:57:11Z")
still supposed to look for egr/cat equipment during the safety check as well as the smog testing. ---
**Author:** ![eurodad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eurodad/32/5988_2.png) [@eurodad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eurodad)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2006, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/emissions-and-turbo-question/183837/18 "2006-07-31T16:01:09Z")
i thought it could be done cheaply, oh well. i’m gonna get the tranny fixed and sell it. and find a 2dr tahoe ---
**Author:** ![bgblockelcamino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bgblockelcamino/32/5997_2.png) [@bgblockelcamino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bgblockelcamino)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2006, 4:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/emissions-and-turbo-question/183837/19 "2006-07-31T16:10:54Z")
> [@eurodad](#): > > i thought it could be done cheaply, oh well. i’m gonna get the tranny fixed and sell it. and find a 2dr tahoe smart move, but if you were going to turbo it find a 1.8t that woiuld be badass scoot then ---
**Author:** ![eurodad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eurodad/32/5988_2.png) [@eurodad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eurodad)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2006, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/emissions-and-turbo-question/183837/20 "2006-07-31T16:19:47Z")
> [@bgblockelcamino](#): > > smart move, but if you were going to turbo it find a 1.8t that woiuld be badass scoot then i was only gonna do it if i thought i could do it for under 500 bucks.