Is there a California approved super charger? Strange an Eaton wouldn't be acceptable, I'm in the market for one.
Is there a California approved super charger? Strange an Eaton wouldn't be acceptable, I'm in the market for one.
2003 300a
Stock
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There are no supercharger makers that have properly greased the palms of the CARB (California Air Resources Board) with enough cash to get their product approved for the Marauder.
Even if the exact same supercharger is approved for another vehicle (like a Mustang) it has to be tested on a Marauder by CARB and again paid for to be approved
California CARB laws suck big time!!!!
But how do other guys get their rides licensed after building, modding and even engine swaps? I've seen late model cars with LSx motor swaps in all makes and models and they have California plates.
If there is a process of modding a car and having it checked and approved in California. Then what's so hard about getting a Merc with an Eaton on it approved?
Is the process really that bad and difficult to do?
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Last edited by guspech750; 05-21-2013 at 08:02 AM.
The motor installed in target vehicle must be newer than year of target vehicle, and smog as though it is in the car the motor was originally intended.
Here are the CA engine swap rules dumbed down.
1.) Same year engine or newer
2.) Same Fuel delivery system or newer
3.) All smog equipment required for the year/make/model engine.
4.) Exhaust system retained in the exact configuration as original factory installed.
5.) All fuel tank sensors or tank from the same year/make/model vehicle as engine. The installation of a donor tank may require inspection by DOT (Department of transportation) safety division ONLY if Referee tech feels it is unsafe. Any aftermarket tank must have an EO (Executive Order) number that corresponds to the year/make/model vehicle and or year/make/model of engine.
6.) Engine must pass smog requirements from the year/make/model engine and have functioning service lights on dash with diagnostic plug and NO computer code alarms.
2004 Silver Birch 300B
Build date:9/29/2003, Adopted on 12/02/05
Exhaust by Greg
13.630 @ 100.49 mph (11/21/10)
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2013 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost AWD (377whp/423tq).
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What he said ^^^^^
In reality it's not hard to do, it's need to run low emissions and pass a visual.
1.1999 P71 stock
2.2003 Marauder 300A Mods: JLT intake MSD coils SCT livewire TS with custom Mo's tune
That info almost applies to any state as far as engine replacement. A dealership or lets say an insurance company paying for an engine replacement will not approve an older year engine than what the vehicle is to be installed.
Now what someone does on their own dime is another story.
2004 Silver Birch 300B
Build date:9/29/2003, Adopted on 12/02/05
Exhaust by Greg
13.630 @ 100.49 mph (11/21/10)
2015 Ford Focus SE Sport FWD
2013 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost AWD (377whp/423tq).
2010 Ford Fusion Sport FWD
1989.5 Ford Mustang 5.0 LXsport
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Vortech has a CARB EO#; all smog equipment must be in place then assessed by a state referee to approve. I am restoring all cats, going with cobra manifolds and an eaton on top....eventually.
2003 Mercury Marauder 300A
FRPP BOSS50 Block w/MMR 900S Stroker 5.3L DOHC 324ci 10:1cr - (321rwhp/360.5rwtq) - Tuned by AED
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FRPP FR3 Handling Pack|FRPP X Pipe w/GTA Exhaust|Steeda CAI|Hurst Shifter
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Vortech is the only CARB legal choice in Cali. For Mercury Marauder Vortech supercharger the California CARB E.O. numbers are D-213-20, D-213-25, D-213-26, and D-213-27. The exemption documenations from here http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermk...es/amquery.php
So today I went to get my 2004 smogged, the computer came up with "referee" and the test could not continue, anybody gone through this? I have to go to a local college and have some referee look at my marauder?!?!?! I passed smog two years ago and pass visual. The first question the technician asked is this a police vehicle. I guess my 'rauder has a history.
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