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PKRWUD · 10-31-2001, 06:26 AM

Smog exemption in California applies to 1973 and older vehicles until January 1, 2004, at which point it becomes a rolling 30 years. In otherwords, on 1/1/04, 1974 and older vehicles become exempt, on 1/1/05, 1975 and older vehicles become exempt, etc. The law does require that a smog check be performed on all vehicles after a sale and prior to registration, regardless of year. On smog exempt vehicles, anything can pass the sniffer, but what counts is the visual. All original smog equipment must be present. Once it's registered, you can make any changes you want, but the smog equipment is supposed to remain. You'll never be checked by a smog station, though, so it's pretty much on your honor. The one exception is if a law enforcement officer stops you and inspects your engine, and knows for certain there is something missing. This is highly unlikely, but could happen. I see smog exempt vehicles driving around often with blowers hanging out of their hoods, and they don't get hassled, so you'll be okay. If you decide to sell, however, it is your responsibility to provide the buyer with a transfer of ownership smog certificate.

Take care,
-Chris

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10-31-2001, 06:26 AM	#8
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Smog exemption in California applies to 1973 and older vehicles until January 1, 2004, at which point it becomes a rolling 30 years. In otherwords, on 1/1/04, 1974 and older vehicles become exempt, on 1/1/05, 1975 and older vehicles become exempt, etc. The law does require that a smog check be performed on all vehicles after a sale and prior to registration, regardless of year. On smog exempt vehicles, anything can pass the sniffer, but what counts is the visual. All original smog equipment must be present. Once it's registered, you can make any changes you want, but the smog equipment is supposed to remain. You'll never be checked by a smog station, though, so it's pretty much on your honor. The one exception is if a law enforcement officer stops you and inspects your engine, and knows for certain there is something missing. This is highly unlikely, but could happen. I see smog exempt vehicles driving around often with blowers hanging out of their hoods, and they don't get hassled, so you'll be okay. If you decide to sell, however, it is your responsibility to provide the buyer with a transfer of ownership smog certificate. Take care, -Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: Peckerwoods Pit Stop My teams site: Jim Porter Racing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN.