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tylerr · 07-26-2018, 07:25 PM

I have a 2014 camaro SS but my aftermarket intake won't pass smog. I didn't keep my stock one. Will a 2014 v6 camaro K&n intake fit on mine? It's the only cheap intake i can find online.

Spec · 07-26-2018, 07:29 PM

Negative. Besides possibly throwing your MAF and ECU off - setting off a CEL code, it will not fit the throttle body opening.

Why are you smoging after just appx 4 years old? Isn't only needed after 6 or 7 yrs?

tylerr · 07-26-2018, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec

Negative. Besides possibly throwing your MAF and ECU off - setting off a CEL code, it will not fit the throttle body opening.

Appreciate the quick response. Any ideas on where I can get a real cheap intake to pass smog? Can't find anything made for my year that's under a few hundred bucks

& it's every 2 years , for registration here in CA

Spec · 07-26-2018, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tylerr

Appreciate the quick response. Any ideas on where I can get a real cheap intake to pass smog? Can't find anything made for my year that's under a few hundred bucks

& it's every 2 years , for registration here in CA

I'm in Cali, it was 6yrs before the DMV asked me to smog.

As for your intake, if you do need to smog for whatever reason, you'll probably need OEM. Try Ebay maybe... I found a piece here;

Hose:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAND-NEW-G...sid=m570.l1313

Airbox:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Polished-St...sid=m570.l1313

Spec · 07-26-2018, 07:41 PM

Also - if you're an SS 1LE, you've got an LS3. You don't have to search 2014, try searching the older years, more comes up and should still fit your ride. The refresh didn't change the engine bay very much at all on an SS.

ChibiBlackSheep · 07-27-2018, 08:29 AM

A lot of times people put a CAI on and sell their stocker. You should reach out and see if someone is selling it and just throw it on for smog.

Throw a feeler out into the WTB section.

Spurshot · 07-27-2018, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Spec

I'm in Cali, it was 6yrs before the DMV asked me to smog.

As for your intake, if you do need to smog for whatever reason, you'll probably need OEM. Try Ebay maybe... I found a piece here;

The initial smog check for a vehicle is required 6 years after newly manufactured. Thereafter, it's 2 year intervals.

You can modify your engine/exhaust with CARB approved (so marked) parts only. I believe there are aftermarket California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved intakes. Probably the cheapest route is to go to the junkyard.

Make sure you have the stock catalytic converters in the stock locations before you attempt to smog check it. No aftermarket cats are CARB approved for our cars, that I'm aware of. Long tube headers won't pass, since they require relocation of the cats. CA is not mod friendly, but their are some basic parts that are approved, and also some of the Edelbrock E-Force series of superchargers are CARB approved.

ZED SLED · 07-27-2018, 08:48 AM

I have the OEM from my 2010 SS you can have for $50 plus ship, which will probably be around $20-30 UPS ground. Coming from NY so might take up to week to get there. PM me if you want it.

riozlander · 07-27-2018, 10:06 AM

id just bite the cost man save the headache and get a used OEM from ebay. i just bit the cost on the p0449 it came back the month before reg was due 477$ not bad.

could be worse if it helps this month just cost me 1364$ on the car alone 477$ of that on the only new part to touch it lol. man am i glad i have saving.

Welker2 · 07-27-2018, 10:52 AM

Since you have to have a smog inspection every 2 years, I would just buy a used/new OEM one and keep it on hand for future inspections.

Cenafan85 · 07-27-2018, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tylerr

I have a 2014 camaro SS but my aftermarket intake won't pass smog. I didn't keep my stock one. Will a 2014 v6 camaro K&n intake fit on mine? It's the only cheap intake i can find online.

Just move out of the commie state of Cali

Spec · 07-27-2018, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Spurshot

The initial smog check for a vehicle is required 6 years after newly manufactured. Thereafter, it's 2 year intervals.

See, that's what I don't get... his car is a 2014. Wouldn't he have to smog in 2020? Did things change in the last few years? Yeah, freaking Cali... beautiful out here, but man its 'government' tho... smh

07-26-2018, 07:25 PM	#1
tylerr Drives: 2014 camaro 1le Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: california Posts: 4	Compatibility on ss & v6 air intake... I have a 2014 camaro SS but my aftermarket intake won't pass smog. I didn't keep my stock one. Will a 2014 v6 camaro K&n intake fit on mine? It's the only cheap intake i can find online.

07-27-2018, 08:29 AM	#6
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,099	A lot of times people put a CAI on and sell their stocker. You should reach out and see if someone is selling it and just throw it on for smog. Throw a feeler out into the WTB section. __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

07-27-2018, 08:48 AM	#8
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,486 View My Garage	I have the OEM from my 2010 SS you can have for $50 plus ship, which will probably be around $20-30 UPS ground. Coming from NY so might take up to week to get there. PM me if you want it. __________________

07-27-2018, 10:52 AM	#10
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	Since you have to have a smog inspection every 2 years, I would just buy a used/new OEM one and keep it on hand for future inspections. __________________

07-26-2018, 07:29 PM	#2
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Negative. Besides possibly throwing your MAF and ECU off - setting off a CEL code, it will not fit the throttle body opening. Why are you smoging after just appx 4 years old? Isn't only needed after 6 or 7 yrs?

07-26-2018, 07:41 PM	#5
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Also - if you're an SS 1LE, you've got an LS3. You don't have to search 2014, try searching the older years, more comes up and should still fit your ride. The refresh didn't change the engine bay very much at all on an SS.

07-27-2018, 10:06 AM	#9
riozlander that guy <-------- Drives: 2012 camaro V6 LS M6 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: southern Commiefornia Posts: 730	id just bite the cost man save the headache and get a used OEM from ebay. i just bit the cost on the p0449 it came back the month before reg was due 477$ not bad. could be worse if it helps this month just cost me 1364$ on the car alone 477$ of that on the only new part to touch it lol. man am i glad i have saving.