Smog Test on IS350 for CA after mods?
11-07-07, 09:27 PM
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Smog Test on IS350 for CA after mods?
Has anyone tried a smog test with any mods? I just got a typhoon installed and kept the original and was thinking about a Tanabe exhaust. But living in CA might have restrictions on stuff. So you guys normally just keep the old stuff just in case or is most of the intake/exhaust stuff fine they just won't guarantee CARB certs from the manufacturers?
11-07-07, 09:32 PM
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You dont need a smog test until the 5 or 6 year mark on new cars.
I doubt someone is going to get a smog check just for fun.
You gotta wait 6 years to found out your question.
I doubt someone is going to get a smog check just for fun.
You gotta wait 6 years to found out your question.
11-08-07, 02:39 PM
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On another car they would not SMOG me with my intake (I asked and showed them before I got it done) but the exhaust and cams (they obviously could not see these...) were fine.
11-08-07, 07:39 PM
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You will not pass with any aftermarket intake except the current F Series intake. Any intake removing the charcoal filter required to meet ULEVII standards will never get an EO number because it does not retain the function of the charcoal filter. In order to get the EO number, the manufacturer must prove the modification does not negatively impact emissions as compared to a completely stock vehicle.
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11-10-07, 09:50 AM
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From here.
Legislation enacted during 2004 made several changes in motor vehicle Smog Check exemptions that will become effective next year. Following is a summary of the revised exemptions and the effective date of each change:
Beginning January 1, 2005, vehicles 6 or less model-years old are exempt from the biennial Smog Check inspection requirement. For vehicles with registration renewals due in the 2006 calendar year, this exemption includes model-years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.
Beginning January 1, 2005, vehicles 4 or less model-years old are exempt from the Smog Check inspection requirement upon change of ownership and transfer of title transactions with DMV. In 2006, this exemption includes model-years 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.
Beginning April 1, 2005, the 30-year rolling exemption has been repealed. Instead, vehicles 1975 model-year and older will be exempt. Therefore, 1976 model-year and newer vehicles will continue to be subject to biennial inspection indefinitely.
Beginning April 1, 2005, vehicles being initially registered in California that were previously registered in another state are exempt if the vehicle is a 1975 and older model-year vehicle. Newer vehicles, the first 6 model years, are not exempted upon initial registration in California. These vehicles are required to undergo a Smog Check Inspection.
Beginning January 1, 2005, vehicles 6 or less model-years old are exempt from the biennial Smog Check inspection requirement. For vehicles with registration renewals due in the 2006 calendar year, this exemption includes model-years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.
Beginning January 1, 2005, vehicles 4 or less model-years old are exempt from the Smog Check inspection requirement upon change of ownership and transfer of title transactions with DMV. In 2006, this exemption includes model-years 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.
Beginning April 1, 2005, the 30-year rolling exemption has been repealed. Instead, vehicles 1975 model-year and older will be exempt. Therefore, 1976 model-year and newer vehicles will continue to be subject to biennial inspection indefinitely.
Beginning April 1, 2005, vehicles being initially registered in California that were previously registered in another state are exempt if the vehicle is a 1975 and older model-year vehicle. Newer vehicles, the first 6 model years, are not exempted upon initial registration in California. These vehicles are required to undergo a Smog Check Inspection.
11-29-07, 11:18 AM
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Any aftermarket modification without an EO number will not pass CA smog, been there, done that, trust me it is true. And if you get pulled over, and the officer suspects that you aren't completely smog legal, you get a ticket, forcing you to prove compliance. Been there, done that too!