CARB legal twin turbo set up? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

monstertodd · 07-20-2010, 06:41 AM

Does anyone know of one or are we Kalifornians screwed?

I was reading about one, I want to say it was Granatelli, that moved the cats ever slightly thus making it NOT CARB legal.

Input?

SDCamaro10 · 07-20-2010, 11:15 AM

I dont know, i would firgure that if you got a rear mounted setup like the corvettes, it should not mess with the cats at all, and you wouldnt have any issues with the emissions laws.

SRT10KLLR · 07-20-2010, 12:52 PM

The STS turbo's in the past have been CARB legal in CA for certain cars but in the end who cares. We don't have to smog the car until the sixth year anyways. When that day comes we can simply remove some components to pass the visual and were done.

SS Mike · 07-20-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SRT10KLLR

The STS turbo's in the past have been CARB legal in CA for certain cars but in the end who cares. We don't have to smog the car until the sixth year anyways. When that day comes we can simply remove some components to pass the visual and were done.

Unless you get caught before that time, I think that is a main concern of most

ffrcobra_65 · 07-20-2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Mike

Unless you get caught before that time, I think that is a main concern of most

Kalifornia is setting up more and more random roadside inspections these days.

WadeWilson · 07-20-2010, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

Kalifornia is setting up more and more random roadside inspections these days.

I've yet to run into a roadside inspection point. Not that I have anything to worry about but that is good to know.

SS Mike · 07-20-2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

Kalifornia is setting up more and more random roadside inspections these days.

That's what I hear, but as Stang_Killer said below, I also have yet to run into any roadside inspections. Having said that, I'd rather be safe than sorry so CARB approval definitely helps.

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Originally Posted by Stang_Killer

I've yet to run into a roadside inspection point. Not that I have anything to worry about but that is good to know.

Habu · 07-20-2010, 07:00 PM

Seen roadside inspection quite a few times last couple of years on paramount between carson and del amo. Lakewood

2010SSRSM6 · 07-21-2010, 02:21 AM

Haven't heard of a CARB aproved TT setup as of yet. I've "heard" of people in other fourm groups running stuff that isn't C.A.R.B. aproved, but us here on C5 would never do something like that.

monstertodd · 07-21-2010, 02:54 AM

Thanks for the input guys. Yea my primary concern would be getting inspected.

Ryne @ CMS · 07-21-2010, 10:56 AM

no CARB legal TT kits as of right now that i know of

SDCamaro10 · 07-21-2010, 11:59 AM

It can take a really long time for a kit to get certified. There has been a few kits that literally took 2 years before finally being certified. Most companies wont do the cert because of the length of time, testing and its very expensive. You would figure that given how expensive it can be, it would be worth it because more people would opt for a carb legal setup, rather then take a chance with something that is not legal.

Give it some time and im sure you will see a lot more certified parts become available, and if we all let our voices be heard to the vendors here, im sure we can make something happen.

SS 376 · 07-21-2010, 12:22 PM

Aren't the magnacharger kits CARB-legal? Less that could go wrong too, I would think.

monstertodd · 07-21-2010, 01:33 PM

Dangit! C'mon twin turbo companies! You've got potential customers here in CA!

07-20-2010, 06:41 AM	#1
monstertodd Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina Posts: 4,032 View My Garage	CARB legal twin turbo set up? Does anyone know of one or are we Kalifornians screwed? I was reading about one, I want to say it was Granatelli, that moved the cats ever slightly thus making it NOT CARB legal. Input?

07-20-2010, 11:15 AM	#2
SDCamaro10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT RJT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,951	I dont know, i would firgure that if you got a rear mounted setup like the corvettes, it should not mess with the cats at all, and you wouldnt have any issues with the emissions laws. __________________

07-20-2010, 12:52 PM	#3
SRT10KLLR Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Down South Posts: 1,497	The STS turbo's in the past have been CARB legal in CA for certain cars but in the end who cares. We don't have to smog the car until the sixth year anyways. When that day comes we can simply remove some components to pass the visual and were done. __________________ 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 RCSB Thunder Road Hemi Sport w/STS Turbo 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 - Silver - Stock 2003 Chevy 1500 RCSB Stepside 400SS - 408 in now awaiting Turbo

07-21-2010, 02:21 AM	#9
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,558 View My Garage	Haven't heard of a CARB aproved TT setup as of yet. I've "heard" of people in other fourm groups running stuff that isn't C.A.R.B. aproved, but us here on C5 would never do something like that. __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

07-21-2010, 11:59 AM	#12
SDCamaro10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT RJT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,951	It can take a really long time for a kit to get certified. There has been a few kits that literally took 2 years before finally being certified. Most companies wont do the cert because of the length of time, testing and its very expensive. You would figure that given how expensive it can be, it would be worth it because more people would opt for a carb legal setup, rather then take a chance with something that is not legal. Give it some time and im sure you will see a lot more certified parts become available, and if we all let our voices be heard to the vendors here, im sure we can make something happen. __________________

07-20-2010, 07:00 PM	#8
Habu Drives: 2011 srt8 392 & 2010 2ss/rs Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 236 View My Garage	Seen roadside inspection quite a few times last couple of years on paramount between carson and del amo. Lakewood

07-21-2010, 02:54 AM	#10
monstertodd Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina Posts: 4,032 View My Garage	Thanks for the input guys. Yea my primary concern would be getting inspected.

07-21-2010, 10:56 AM	#11
Ryne @ CMS Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 06 C6 Z06, 15 Sierra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 778	no CARB legal TT kits as of right now that i know of

07-21-2010, 12:22 PM	#13
SS 376 Drives: 2010 IBM 1SS (Former) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NoVA Posts: 2,032	Aren't the magnacharger kits CARB-legal? Less that could go wrong too, I would think.

07-21-2010, 01:33 PM	#14
monstertodd Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina Posts: 4,032 View My Garage	Dangit! C'mon twin turbo companies! You've got potential customers here in CA!

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