APR tune IS38 with stock downpipe

[sovietsky19]

Hello everyone, i live in CA and was wondering if i would be able to pass smog test with an IS38 w/ stock downpipe on APR’s tune? I know they have a IS38 stock downpipe tune. But would this allow me to pass emissions/smog test here? Thanks!

 

[BlackT5]

Check to see if they actually have a tune for you first. I checked for my 2020 GTI and they don't have one. Can't answer your questions but wanted to share.

 

[sovietsky19]

Check to see if they actually have a tune for you first. I checked for my 2020 GTI and they don't have one. Can't answer your questions but wanted to share.

I asked Arin he said they do have IS38 stock downpipe tunes. I will double check though

 

[HelloNewman]

What year is your mk7? smog testing doesn't happen until the car is 7 years old iirc?

 

[sovietsky19]

It is 2017, i think next year i have to smog? Or is it 2024?

 

[StorableComa]

You'll pass visual with the OEM downpipe. But you won't pass the ecu check unless you own an R and this is stage 1.

APR only has CARB approval on their stage 1 tunes. So if GTI, you would need to flash to stock and drive until readiness was set.

 

[sovietsky19]

You'll pass visual with the OEM downpipe. But you won't pass the ecu check unless you own an R and this is stage 1.

APR only has CARB approval on their stage 1 tunes. So if GTI, you would need to flash to stock and drive until readiness was set.

So just put stock DP on and flash to stock then how long do i need to drive the car before readiness is set? Thanks for your help

 

[StorableComa]

So just put stock DP on and flash to stock then how long do i need to drive the car before readiness is set? Thanks for your help

50 to 100 miles. Though you have to complete cycles not just drive a set amount of miles.

https://www.smogtips.com/OnlineForu...estion=Volkswagen-Emission-Monitors-Not-Ready

 

[PicositoGTi]

Sounds like it'll be a slow setup. APR TUNE +Downpipe = SLOW

 

[sovietsky19]

These are the HP/TQ numbers on thr Apr is38 tune with stock DP:
311 WHP / 337 WFTLBS
345 WHP / 359 WFTLBS

Thats not too bad at least i can pass smog here in CA

 

[mrmatto]

I assume they meant to say APR tune+stock downpipe = slow

Regardless, I'm wondering on what planet that power is slow...

 

[Clem604]

Regardless, I'm wondering on what planet that power is slow...

Whoops I deleted the previous post.

Anyways, on a separate topic, I'm running the IS38+aftermarket downpipe+APR tune and it's great!

 

[sovietsky19]

Well Arin at APR confirmed that they do have a APR is38 stock downpipe file for me which should pass CA smog. The is38 is a vw stock turbo so i dont see what the issue is if i have the stock downpipe on.

 

[StorableComa]

Ca scans for your calibration number and calibration ID now. If those don't match stock or CARB approved numbers you'll fail. Only their stage 1 tunes are currently CARB approved.

I highly doubt you'd be able to pass on the turbo swap file as I've asked before and was told no even with a stock downpipe.

 

[sovietsky19]

Ca scans for your calibration number and calibration ID now. If those don't match stock or CARB approved numbers you'll fail. Only their stage 1 tunes are currently CARB approved.

I highly doubt you'd be able to pass on the turbo swap file as I've asked before and was told no even with a stock downpipe.

Damn really? So i have to put stock turbo back on as well? Where did you get this info?