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bubbykong · 01-03-2010, 12:41 AM

So i found the camaro i wanted in my local area. For me its a 100% match of what i want but says California Emissions. Now what does this exactly mean? I know its obvioulsy made to pass in California but is power or anything sacrificed in the motor? Or does it just run cleaner? Thx in advance for clearing it up for me.

nickmccally · 01-03-2010, 12:43 AM

Just runs cleaner I think, but I am not positive.

BOOTZILLA · 01-03-2010, 12:44 AM

Probably both.

If they could make an engine run cleaner without sacrificing performance, then why wouldn't they do it for ALL states?

nickmccally · 01-03-2010, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BOOTZILLA

Probably both.

If they could make an engine run cleaner without sacrificing performance, then why wouldn't they do it for ALL states?

It costs more.

BOOTZILLA · 01-03-2010, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by nickmccally

It costs more.

How much more?

'Cause I'm pretty sure MSRP is the same across the US.

bubbykong · 01-03-2010, 12:55 AM

thx for the quick reply i was just curious of this because it wasnt showing a 100% match under the search

nickmccally · 01-03-2010, 12:56 AM

Not sure if MSRP is dif, but it costs more for the manufacturer.

BOOTZILLA · 01-03-2010, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bubbykong

thx for the quick reply i was just curious of this because it wasnt showing a 100% match under the search

I wouldn't worry about it.

Then again, I'm not the kinda guy to bust out a stop-watch on my car.... or a set of digital calipers to measure my manhood.

nickmccally · 01-03-2010, 01:01 AM

Actually I think the California ones are more (MSRP). I'm pretty sure the cs mustangs (california special) cost more..

*Milk 1027* · 01-03-2010, 01:05 AM

It does not cost more. (for costumer or manufaturer)

It does not run cleaner and it does not sacrifice power.

The California emissions code was used in the past for cars made for use with the higher california standards. However, all states have now caught up with those same standards. Cars are also more efficient now than they were years ago. All new cars being manufactured are up to the California and federal standards. The code just stayed and hasn't been removed, but I can assure you that all California emissions Camaros don't sacrifice any power or are any different from others.

*Milk 1027* · 01-03-2010, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by nickmccally

Actually I think the California ones are more (MSRP). I'm pretty sure the cs mustangs (california special) cost more..

The California special Mustang is a package, not an emissions code

nickmccally · 01-03-2010, 01:08 AM

I stand corrected. The GT CS has body additions the regular GT doesn't have.. Prob. the price difference.

Edit: Yep ^^

BOOTZILLA · 01-03-2010, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milk 1027

It does not cost more. (for costumer or manufaturer)

It does not run cleaner and it does not sacrifice power.

The California emissions code was used in the past for cars made for use with the higher california standards. However, all states have now caught up with those same standards. Cars are also more efficient now than they were years ago. All new cars being manufactured are up to the California and federal standards. The code just stayed and hasn't been removed, but I can assure you that all California emissions Camaros don't sacrifice any power or are any different from others.

Thanks Milk!

Milk Does A Thread Good!

01-03-2010, 12:41 AM	#1
bubbykong Drives: Cobalt SS/SC and Camaro Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mesa Posts: 37	California Emissions? So i found the camaro i wanted in my local area. For me its a 100% match of what i want but says California Emissions. Now what does this exactly mean? I know its obvioulsy made to pass in California but is power or anything sacrificed in the motor? Or does it just run cleaner? Thx in advance for clearing it up for me.

01-03-2010, 01:05 AM	#10
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	It does not cost more. (for costumer or manufaturer) It does not run cleaner and it does not sacrifice power. The California emissions code was used in the past for cars made for use with the higher california standards. However, all states have now caught up with those same standards. Cars are also more efficient now than they were years ago. All new cars being manufactured are up to the California and federal standards. The code just stayed and hasn't been removed, but I can assure you that all California emissions Camaros don't sacrifice any power or are any different from others. __________________

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01-03-2010, 12:43 AM	#2
nickmccally Drives: 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greenwood, Indiana Posts: 198	Just runs cleaner I think, but I am not positive.

01-03-2010, 12:44 AM	#3
BOOTZILLA Banned Drives: Black 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The 'Wood Posts: 196	Probably both. If they could make an engine run cleaner without sacrificing performance, then why wouldn't they do it for ALL states?

01-03-2010, 12:55 AM	#6
bubbykong Drives: Cobalt SS/SC and Camaro Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mesa Posts: 37	thx for the quick reply i was just curious of this because it wasnt showing a 100% match under the search

01-03-2010, 12:56 AM	#7
nickmccally Drives: 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greenwood, Indiana Posts: 198	Not sure if MSRP is dif, but it costs more for the manufacturer.

01-03-2010, 01:01 AM	#9
nickmccally Drives: 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greenwood, Indiana Posts: 198	Actually I think the California ones are more (MSRP). I'm pretty sure the cs mustangs (california special) cost more..

01-03-2010, 01:08 AM	#12
nickmccally Drives: 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greenwood, Indiana Posts: 198	I stand corrected. The GT CS has body additions the regular GT doesn't have.. Prob. the price difference. Edit: Yep ^^