Ca state ref

wanker · 05-03-2016, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Aznjay83

I have tomei test pipes as well

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Where there's your issue. Test pipes are illegal in CA, period. You cannot remove, modify of alter your OEM catalytic converters.

Aznjay83 · 05-03-2016, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by wanker

Where there's your issue. Test pipes are illegal in CA, period. You cannot remove, modify of alter your OEM catalytic converters.

He didn't even see the test pipes only my gen 3 with the carb sticker, but reffed me amyways

Klcarp1 · 05-06-2016, 02:20 PM

@aznjay83 did you install your test pipes yourself or did you find a shop to do it for you?

Aznjay83 · 05-06-2016, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Klcarp1

@aznjay83 did you install your test pipes yourself or did you find a shop to do it for you?

Shop did it

jaedub · 05-02-2016, 09:35 PM

State ref charges a bit over $100 just for testing. I got away with it through some loophole. Those guys are really anal about aftermarket parts. Got my visit to ref due to my CBE. I swapped it back to stock and had them waive it. CA is a b!tch

littlejuanito · 05-03-2016, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jaedub

Got my visit to ref due to my CBE. I swapped it back to stock and had them waive it. CA is a b!tch

Just for having a CBE? How did that happen?

jaedub · 05-08-2016, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by littlejuanito

Just for having a CBE? How did that happen?

If you read the CA emission code, you can't modify exhaust for any reason even if is below 95 decibel. So yeah.....any aftermarket exhaust is illegal in CA.

RumbleFish · 05-08-2016, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jaedub

If you read the CA emission code, you can't modify exhaust for any reason even if is below 95 decibel. So yeah.....any aftermarket exhaust is illegal in CA.

I've run AM exhaust on just about every car I've ever owned and, I've never had a problem passing a smog check for having one. Even with AM headers.

Now, hi-flo cats? That's another story.

jaedub · 05-10-2016, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by RumbleFish

I've run AM exhaust on just about every car I've ever owned and, I've never had a problem passing a smog check for having one. Even with AM headers.

Now, hi-flo cats? That's another story.

Passing the smog check has nothing to do with being legal. Once you swap any part of the exhaust with an aftermarket, it's illegal whether you pass the smog test or not.

nis350 · 05-10-2016, 02:29 AM

spoke with the tech from the star smog station and was told that they only inspect up to the cats for visual.

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Originally Posted by jaedub

If you read the CA emission code, you can't modify exhaust for any reason even if is below 95 decibel. So yeah.....any aftermarket exhaust is illegal in CA.

Inspector71 · 05-12-2016, 08:24 AM

I used to live in California and had a 66 Sport Fury. I swapped the iron 2 bbl intake for an aluminum 4bbl and CARB went nuts. I tried explaining to them that Chevy and Ford went to smog stuff in 66 but Chrysler didn't until 67. They were like dealing with the KGB. Rude, condescending, mocking, you name it...after being kept one hold one full hour (I timed it). I had to go to a ref who passed it every time and told me what jerks they were. I moved. Not over this but it was one of the last straws....

barncobob · 05-12-2016, 11:21 AM

CA is tough, bought a 05 Dodge Ram diesel because of no smog ********,,5 or so years ago now diesels have to smogged,,watched ythe guy, no testing exhaust, hooking into computer, just a once over...$65 thank you..

they are now talking motorcycles, boats and hybrids

jaedub · 05-02-2016, 09:38 PM

And you wouldn't have to pay any fines if you swap it back to stock. It's basically a major fix it ticket. Just a $25 court fee and $100+ ref testing fee. Nothing else.

Malm · 05-03-2016, 10:45 AM

California sucks... but then why are so many vendors located there?!! Open up shops in florida!

RumbleFish · 05-06-2016, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Malm

California sucks... but then why are so many vendors located there?!! Open up shops in florida!

Cali sucks? Nowhere nearly as much as Fl.

That's probably why they don't open their shops there.

I'd just as soon lose a nut than ever go back to

ida

05-12-2016, 08:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
Inspector71 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lee's Summit Missouri Posts: 337 Drives: 2015 Pearl White Z Rep Power: 17	Brings back bad memories I used to live in California and had a 66 Sport Fury. I swapped the iron 2 bbl intake for an aluminum 4bbl and CARB went nuts. I tried explaining to them that Chevy and Ford went to smog stuff in 66 but Chrysler didn't until 67. They were like dealing with the KGB. Rude, condescending, mocking, you name it...after being kept one hold one full hour (I timed it). I had to go to a ref who passed it every time and told me what jerks they were. I moved. Not over this but it was one of the last straws....

05-03-2016, 10:45 AM	#14 (permalink)
Malm Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Palm Bay, Florida Posts: 706 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z bs a7 Rep Power: 13	California sucks... but then why are so many vendors located there?!! Open up shops in florida! __________________ 2011 370 Z Ark - Seibon - Aerojacket - Pioneer - Evo-R - Stance

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barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	CA is tough, bought a 05 Dodge Ram diesel because of no smog ********,,5 or so years ago now diesels have to smogged,,watched ythe guy, no testing exhaust, hooking into computer, just a once over...$65 thank you.. they are now talking motorcycles, boats and hybrids

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jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 306	And you wouldn't have to pay any fines if you swap it back to stock. It's basically a major fix it ticket. Just a $25 court fee and $100+ ref testing fee. Nothing else.