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TJ's MARO · 07-16-2012, 09:19 PM

which are legal, or illegal? Looking into purchasing one, but ive heard some dont comply with california emissions?

MillerTime · 07-16-2012, 09:43 PM

I am not aware of any CAI that is illegal... It improves efficiency....

GunnyG · 07-16-2012, 09:45 PM

I have the AirAid. It's not CARB legal, but they have submitted paperwork. By the time SMOG rolls around for me, 2016, should be good...or I'll be in a new car by then maybe.

TJ's MARO · 07-16-2012, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MillerTime

I am not aware of any CAI that is illegal... It improves efficiency....

maybe i have incorrect info, but i originally wanted a K&N, and it said it did not comply with california emissions, was illegal in all states except Cali... again i could be wrong here

Obzen · 07-16-2012, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MillerTime

I am not aware of any CAI that is illegal... It improves efficiency....

Its california. They're ALL illegal. Not joking.

Here in the PRK, intakes have to pass tests and be CARB legal. As far as I know there aren't ANY CAI's that are CARB legal. Doesn't mean people don't do it, but if for some reason you get stopped you'll have to take it off.

TJ's MARO · 07-16-2012, 10:00 PM

i am now looking into an Injen intake, any one know anything about the short ram intake with a heat shield? i am so clueless as to these intakes, so any input is appreciated

MillerTime · 07-16-2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Obzen

Its california. They're ALL illegal. Not joking.

Here in the PRK, intakes have to pass tests and be CARB legal. As far as I know there aren't ANY CAI's that are CARB legal. Doesn't mean people don't do it, but if for some reason you get stopped you'll have to take it off.

My bad... I know California sucks for alot of reasons...I'll add this one to the list.

BRAVO 2SS · 07-16-2012, 10:18 PM

Yup illegal...got pulled over for no front license plate...the CHP officer said to pop the hood...I did and he said that there's no sticker on my intake and he issued me a warning.

Im not sure if it will be a problem when smog comes around...anyone know???

So Cal Camaro · 07-16-2012, 10:20 PM

Unless you know a smog place that will pass it on the visual test if it clears the rest of smog, you need to put the stock one on for the test...because it is a fail just on the visual...

BRAVO 2SS · 07-16-2012, 10:24 PM

ok cool...i got the hook up. Thanks

TJ's MARO · 07-16-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by So Cal Camaro

Unless you know a smog place that will pass it on the visual test if it clears the rest of smog, you need to put the stock one on for the test...because it is a fail just on the visual...

so does that mean i could get an injen, use it until 2017 (first smog year for my car) then put the stock back on for smog, and the injen back on once the stock passes smog?

BRAVO 2SS · 07-16-2012, 10:28 PM

YES SIR!!!

Ladybugsmom · 07-16-2012, 10:31 PM

WA has same rules as CA - I talked to a LOT of people before choosing one. The way they test emissions here in WA, as long as there's no CEL, they have no reason to pop your hood, so not having the CARB EO number shouldn't be an issue.
I only found one cai that has the CARB EO number, and it requires a tune... can't remember which brand off the top of my head, but it was on a comparison table I saw here on C5.

TJ's MARO · 07-16-2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

WA has same rules as CA - I talked to a LOT of people before choosing one. The way they test emissions here in WA, as long as there's no CEL, they have no reason to pop your hood, so not having the CARB EO number shouldn't be an issue.
I only found one cai that has the CARB EO number, and it requires a tune... can't remember which brand off the top of my head, but it was on a comparison table I saw here on C5.

did not know that! very helpful thank you, one question, what is a CEL?

07-16-2012, 09:19 PM	#1
TJ's MARO Drives: Fully Loaded Black on Black 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Driver's Seat Posts: 547 View My Garage	Intakes in California which are legal, or illegal? Looking into purchasing one, but ive heard some dont comply with california emissions? __________________ most people worry about where you came from, the only thing that matters is when you're goin'TEAM LLT!

07-16-2012, 09:43 PM	#2
MillerTime Blowin the doors off! Drives: A 2013 SS RS 6M SR Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,390	I am not aware of any CAI that is illegal... It improves efficiency.... __________________ 2G1FS1EWXD9163847

07-16-2012, 09:45 PM	#3
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2014 Stingray, 2015 Panamera 4 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 8,878 View My Garage	I have the AirAid. It's not CARB legal, but they have submitted paperwork. By the time SMOG rolls around for me, 2016, should be good...or I'll be in a new car by then maybe. __________________ Project MantaRay...Underway

07-16-2012, 10:00 PM	#6
TJ's MARO Drives: Fully Loaded Black on Black 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Driver's Seat Posts: 547 View My Garage	i am now looking into an Injen intake, any one know anything about the short ram intake with a heat shield? i am so clueless as to these intakes, so any input is appreciated __________________ most people worry about where you came from, the only thing that matters is when you're goin'TEAM LLT!

07-16-2012, 10:18 PM	#8
BRAVO 2SS Aim Small...Miss Small Drives: 2018 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 866	Yup illegal...got pulled over for no front license plate...the CHP officer said to pop the hood...I did and he said that there's no sticker on my intake and he issued me a warning. Im not sure if it will be a problem when smog comes around...anyone know??? __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS

07-16-2012, 10:20 PM	#9
So Cal Camaro So Cal Race Team Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny So Cal Posts: 3,584	Unless you know a smog place that will pass it on the visual test if it clears the rest of smog, you need to put the stock one on for the test...because it is a fail just on the visual... __________________

07-16-2012, 10:24 PM	#10
BRAVO 2SS Aim Small...Miss Small Drives: 2018 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 866	ok cool...i got the hook up. Thanks __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS

07-16-2012, 10:28 PM	#12
BRAVO 2SS Aim Small...Miss Small Drives: 2018 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 866	YES SIR!!! __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS

07-16-2012, 10:31 PM	#13
Ladybugsmom Older than I look.... Drives: 2010 VR Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 6,481 View My Garage	WA has same rules as CA - I talked to a LOT of people before choosing one. The way they test emissions here in WA, as long as there's no CEL, they have no reason to pop your hood, so not having the CARB EO number shouldn't be an issue. I only found one cai that has the CARB EO number, and it requires a tune... can't remember which brand off the top of my head, but it was on a comparison table I saw here on C5. __________________ High Heels and Fast Wheels!!