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whamslam3 · 04-22-2014, 03:22 PM

what mods can i do to my car that are legal in CA? or at least ones i could get away with hehe

ive already done cai and exhaust

DSX_Camaro · 04-22-2014, 04:33 PM

Well, you can still do the catch can and ported throttle body... maybe shorty headers too.

JDP Sales · 04-22-2014, 04:38 PM

Suspension and gears! but as far as power mods, there are a few CARB legal S/C's. For bolt ons, you are limited to a Ported TB, Catch can and Shorty headers.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

whamslam3 · 04-22-2014, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JDP Tyler

Suspension and gears! but as far as power mods, there are a few CARB legal S/C's. For bolt ons, you are limited to a Ported TB, Catch can and Shorty headers.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

o rly i didnt kno i could do headers at all. what will the shorty headers do for me?
i do alrdy plan on getting the ported tb. still debating on the catch can.

lscamaro · 04-22-2014, 05:26 PM

Shortly headers are mostly for sound

JDP Sales · 04-22-2014, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by whamslam3

o rly i didnt kno i could do headers at all. what will the shorty headers do for me?
i do alrdy plan on getting the ported tb. still debating on the catch can.

I apologize, I just noticed that you have a V6 LLT. There are currently no CARB legal shorties for the V6. if you had the V8 you could go with the ARH shorties.

Definitely get the catch can though DI engines really need them.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

whamslam3 · 04-22-2014, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDP Tyler

I apologize, I just noticed that you have a V6 LLT. There are currently no CARB legal shorties for the V6. if you had the V8 you could go with the ARH shorties.

Definitely get the catch can though DI engines really need them.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

well that sucks lol why no v6 options?

JDP Sales · 04-22-2014, 05:45 PM

The only shorties I know if for the V6 are from Doug Thorley and they are not CARB legal.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Ventmaster · 04-23-2014, 06:20 AM

JBA has "shorty" headers that are carb legal in CA.
Look here- http://www.jbaheaders.com/detail_shortyV.asp?id=1816SJS

CARB EO # D-57-25
Check the installation instructions for confirmation- and the improvement in sound is due to improved flow (and performance).

JDP Sales · 04-23-2014, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ventmaster

JBA has "shorty" headers that are carb legal in CA.
Look here- http://www.jbaheaders.com/detail_shortyV.asp?id=1816SJS

CARB EO # D-57-25
Check the installation instructions for confirmation- and the improvement in sound is due to improved flow (and performance).

Good to know!

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

whamslam3 · 04-23-2014, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ventmaster

JBA has "shorty" headers that are carb legal in CA.
Look here- http://www.jbaheaders.com/detail_shortyV.asp?id=1816SJS

CARB EO # D-57-25
Check the installation instructions for confirmation- and the improvement in sound is due to improved flow (and performance).

so then these are really just for louder sound?
also do the JBA's have rust issues?

2010_camaro · 04-23-2014, 04:21 PM

Exhaust tips and maybe change your stock air filter for a drop in K&N "maybe" lol

RubyCamaro · 04-23-2014, 10:18 PM

Stop debating. If you love your baby get a catch can. It should be the first thing on everyone's list. Then the Throttle body.

I could not live in Calif! You could come to Tennessee!

CHMSC · 04-24-2014, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by CreativeDawn

Son of a.......DT Shorty's are not Legal? I really should of done the research! Now I see why everyone does JBA Shorty's! Man this pisses me off! I seriously hate living here in Commiefornia with all these radically leftists laws! Prius Country as I call it here.......

Is there anyway I can pass CARB with DT Shorty's? I WENT with Shorty's in general thinking it WAS legal.....I can't believe this crap....man oh man now i'm pissed!

Anything without a CARB certification is not Comufornia legal.

Find a shop where the smog guy is blind or can't see well?

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JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Suspension and gears! but as far as power mods, there are a few CARB legal S/C's. For bolt ons, you are limited to a Ported TB, Catch can and Shorty headers. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

04-22-2014, 05:45 PM	#8
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	The only shorties I know if for the V6 are from Doug Thorley and they are not CARB legal. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

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Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 2,869	JBA has "shorty" headers that are carb legal in CA. Look here- http://www.jbaheaders.com/detail_shortyV.asp?id=1816SJS CARB EO # D-57-25 Check the installation instructions for confirmation- and the improvement in sound is due to improved flow (and performance).