Attn. CA people!...

Rally · 03-07-2002, 05:51 AM

Do any of you guys (or gals) worry about CA air quality control regulations when doing mods? I stumbled onto this link, and was shocked at the apparent inability to modify automobiles in this state.

www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/aftermkt.htm

It appears, as one example, that there are no modification exemptions for x-pipes from Bassani! This includes ones with cats! Since this is a performance staple, and everyone seems to change the factory h-pipe anyway, is this law not enforced? I am definitely not complaining if it isn't. Personally, I feel that if my car passes emissions, they shouldn't care what changes I make to it.

Anyone have experience or an opinion about this?

StoplightWarrior · 03-07-2002, 04:19 PM

Well I have a Bassani X on mine, and I don't worry about it. My bro's got a Mac H on his, and he's also fine. I got pulled over one time (for having no front plate) and the cop asked if I changed the exhaust. I told him, and he didnt care. I wouldn't worry as long as you get one with cats.

blue00gt · 03-07-2002, 07:56 PM

Generally the tech doesn't look under the car unless he hears an exhaust leak when they do the sniffer test. Things that are obvious in your engine compartment that are not smog legal are what you have to worry about when they do the visual inspecton.

Rally · 03-08-2002, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by blue00gt
Things that are obvious in your engine compartment that are not smog legal are what you have to worry about when they do the visual inspecton.

Such as?...

03-07-2002, 05:51 AM	#1
Rally Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 54	Attn. CA people!... Do any of you guys (or gals) worry about CA air quality control regulations when doing mods? I stumbled onto this link, and was shocked at the apparent inability to modify automobiles in this state. www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/aftermkt.htm It appears, as one example, that there are no modification exemptions for x-pipes from Bassani! This includes ones with cats! Since this is a performance staple, and everyone seems to change the factory h-pipe anyway, is this law not enforced? I am definitely not complaining if it isn't. Personally, I feel that if my car passes emissions, they shouldn't care what changes I make to it. Anyone have experience or an opinion about this? __________________ __________________ '97 GT Convertible, 5-sp. K&N...Tri-ax...Steeda pullies...

03-07-2002, 04:19 PM	#2
StoplightWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 1,311	Well I have a Bassani X on mine, and I don't worry about it. My bro's got a Mac H on his, and he's also fine. I got pulled over one time (for having no front plate) and the cop asked if I changed the exhaust. I told him, and he didnt care. I wouldn't worry as long as you get one with cats. __________________ Black 2000 GT Auto V2-SQ, Full Steeda G-trac Suspension, Baer Brakes, Saleen Body Kit, Corbeau CR1s, Chrome Cobra R's, etc, etc... 341rwhp, 338 torque 1994 Cobra #4343 Bolt on's only... Cofounder of Raccoon Racing

03-07-2002, 07:56 PM	#3
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	Generally the tech doesn't look under the car unless he hears an exhaust leak when they do the sniffer test. Things that are obvious in your engine compartment that are not smog legal are what you have to worry about when they do the visual inspecton. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

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