blkout250

Will my car pass a smog check with only a Joe z intake? ?

Ktran1039

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Yes, same as fsport basically.

I have joez with lower intake box holes
Passed last week

blkout250

Thanks

QUOTE=Ktran1039;9362067]Yes, same as fsport basically.

I have joez with lower intake box holes
Passed last week[/QUOTE]

flowrider

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In California, the JoeZ intake does not have a Carb approved sticker. So technically it should not pass visual. However, the inspector may look the other way.

Lou

A1cntrler

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The emissions station I've always used does a visual check and requires there to be a CARB sticker with a number on it. They have to look it up on a DMV system to see that is it approved for use on that model car (It may fit/be identical to a 2007, but if it's on a 2006 and 2006 isn't on the list you're not passing). There's no gray area from what he told me. If it's on the CARB list it's ok.

I have the F Sport intake on mine, and he needed to see the sticker stating it was CARB approved. Luckily I did put the sticker on it. He did charge extra to smog it because it was a modified vehicle and the extra time required to search the database to make sure it was legal in CA on my vehicle.

I'd recommend to swap it with a factory box for your inspection. IT takes like 15 minutes to do the swap and will save you time and stress hoping they will pass it.

projectdna

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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...on-thread.html

most CA 2is owners have more than just the Joe Z intake, and all they did was drive to their nearest smog testing facility and pass. YMMV, but the inspector would have to be a hardliner to fail you for *just* a Joe Z intake.

liqB

You can go to the dealership, and say you misplaced your carb sticker for an f-sport intake.

Ktran1039

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I told them i got a second hand f sport intake and needed a new sticker. It worked out

flowrider

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^^^^And you didn't mention this in you post #2 above

Lou

Ktran1039

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Completely slipped my mind until Someone mentioned carb stickers.

Granted when I got a smog check I dont think he even looked for the carb sticker. I have a Joez but the 1st gen so its a dark grey matte color. Looks completely stock.

I went and got a carb sticker from dealership just in case though. Got it for free. Chick behind the counter just handed me one like a piece of candy.

whitebeast

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My F-Sport intake it good and pass smog without any problem (ofcourse no Card)