ndk4

Hello all,

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Voodoo_S2K

Well, the Comptech exhaust isn't too loud, so you probably won't catch too much heat from it, but these days, if they pull you over and pop your hood, they will send you to the state BAR referee to look over your car. You should pass, since you have all CARB stuff, but it is a major PITA.

ndk4

i know there's a ton of people mod their cars in cali. how are they supposed to deal with it? i've always heard paying a couple hundo bones to some crook shops, but realistically.. i heard they are pretty strick about it

Voodoo_S2K

If you are talking about smog, most shops won't risk getting caught, but if you know the right people, you can find a hook up.

If you get sent to the BAR, you have no choice but to return the car to stock or at least CARB legal.

lewiS2K

it's just our daily grind.. the risk we take but it's all worth it!

BrianZ

If the Intake and Exhaust have a CARB EO# your ok (the smog tech by law has to look it up and verify that its the right part for your car), You will need to put your cat back in to pass.

The smog inspection is visual as much as it is tailpipe. Also, don't show up with a check engine light on (or after just clearing them, your readiness codes will not be set)

I hope this info helps

ndk4

I've never bothered to look at it carefully but i know my intake has a sticker on it. it's a different story with the exhaust, tho, which was purchased used. Was it supposed to come with a sticker just like the intake or is it something that they can be look up using database?

I never had a cel light with the tp, so i don't think that's gonna be a problem, however, thanks for the tip.

BrianZ

I should clarify, anything post cat will not need a sticker.

ndk4

thanks for clarifying that. I gotta shop for a stock cat.

faukengenius

Or you can pay the fine ^ That's what I got from those that didn't want to deal with bringing it to the BAR. Is this an option or just a myth?