CA Smog exhaust question

[Lowndex]

For California Marauder owners:

Have you installed a complete exhaust system (headers, high-flow cats) and passed CA smog?

If yes, please share the details.
a. Kooks, Stainless Works, not a complete system (cat-back only), etc..
b. a special tune that leans out the engine to the point you can pass CA smog. Then reload a standard or go-fast tune afterwards.

[ARodmarauder]

I haven't but wanted to I deal with a lot of smog shops on a daily basis and consider them friends and even they tell me there's no way even with the new way they do smogs, I will not pass the inspection process.


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[chief455]

emissions related questions do not get the best, if any replies. It is a potential law breaking topic most will not enter into on the internet.
try svt Cobra forums, they have similar issues and more cars to help get answers.
I live in a similar state, and got mixed answers. Some guys say they go right through, others return thier car to stock in order to pass after failing attempts.
good luck!

[Lowndex]

emissions related questions do not get the best, if any replies. It is a potential law breaking topic most will not enter into on the internet.
try svt Cobra forums, they have similar issues and more cars to help get answers.
I live in a similar state, and got mixed answers. Some guys say they go right through, others return thier car to stock in order to pass after failing attempts.
good luck!


I think my ignorance is moving toward naive. Nonetheless, I appreciate you explaining the sensitive nature of my questions.

[gdsqdcr]

All I have is a tune and a CAI. The CAI is a K&N, carb approved. My tune is from Zack. No issues so far ...

I would love to remove two cats, but have been told I will fail inspection.

[fastblackmerc]

All I have is a tune and a CAI. The CAI is a K&N, carb approved. My tune is from Zack. No issues so far ...

I would love to remove two cats, but have been told I will fail inspection.

Why?

If you think you'll fail a visual inspection, I bet most "inspectors" don't know there should be 4 cats.

I highly doubt you'll fail a "sniffer" test.

[ARodmarauder]

Why?



If you think you'll fail a visual inspection, I bet most "inspectors" don't know there should be 4 cats.



I highly doubt you'll fail a "sniffer" test.


California no longer does sniffer testing. The problem would be the visual upon seeing the headers and not having to carb number stamped on them.


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[Lowndex]

California no longer does sniffer testing. The problem would be the visual upon seeing the headers and not having to carb number stamped on them.


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And stainless steel headers would stand out like a neon sign. I need ugly, old looking, new headers. Damn.

[88LTDCV351]

I thought Brian tried to pass with some headers. I think he tried to do the smog referee but can't remember how it turned out. I thought JBA Headers used to have some shorty headers that were generic enough in the CARB number information to be available for Ford passenger cars with 4.6 L 281 engine. But I could be wrong. Maybe call them? But I think I heard the performance gains were not worth the effort.