California Legal CARB Build? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

wawaweewee · 07-12-2022, 02:12 AM

Okok I know I know, but I'm gonna be here for a while since I really like the schools here. I'm not trying to deal with hot smogging...yet, so I wanted to ask. What can I build with my LS3 that won't get me state refed. I was looking for two things: parts that can give me horsepower gains without necessarily needing a tune (LS9 cam, maybe a CAI?) and if possible how could I get a tune that won't insta-fail me on smog (i.e. are there any hand helds that could do the job). I want to eventually one day get a CARB legal super charger but as of right now the wallet disagrees. Would like to know how you're suggestion would impact that if at all. Anyone else in California have a build sheet that I could take inspiration from? I'm mainly looking for anything and everything (exhaust, throttle body, cams, etc.) that could give me a little boost without violating state laws. I'd appreciate the advice.

WspoonSS · 07-27-2022, 03:46 PM

With the new/current smog laws, my recommendation would be to go procharged. Any thing that requires a tune will fail smog now. You’d have to put the stock tune back in. Orrrrr do what you want and find a person “take care” of the smog…

SSEssence · 07-27-2022, 04:18 PM

CA legal supercharger and shorty headers would be the way to go.

MakeShift1LE · 09-23-2022, 03:14 AM

How much do they charge?... asking for a friend

07-12-2022, 02:12 AM	#1
wawaweewee Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: SJ California Posts: 5	California Legal CARB Build? Okok I know I know, but I'm gonna be here for a while since I really like the schools here. I'm not trying to deal with hot smogging...yet, so I wanted to ask. What can I build with my LS3 that won't get me state refed. I was looking for two things: parts that can give me horsepower gains without necessarily needing a tune (LS9 cam, maybe a CAI?) and if possible how could I get a tune that won't insta-fail me on smog (i.e. are there any hand helds that could do the job). I want to eventually one day get a CARB legal super charger but as of right now the wallet disagrees. Would like to know how you're suggestion would impact that if at all. Anyone else in California have a build sheet that I could take inspiration from? I'm mainly looking for anything and everything (exhaust, throttle body, cams, etc.) that could give me a little boost without violating state laws. I'd appreciate the advice. Last edited by wawaweewee; 07-14-2022 at 03:14 PM.

07-27-2022, 03:46 PM	#2
WspoonSS Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: California Posts: 37	With the new/current smog laws, my recommendation would be to go procharged. Any thing that requires a tune will fail smog now. You’d have to put the stock tune back in. Orrrrr do what you want and find a person “take care” of the smog… __________________ 2010 2SS w/ Magnaflow 2.5 muffler, CAI Intake, Stainless Power LT headers, e85 Custom Tune, vararam power wedge, Vararam Ported TB, BMR rear sway bar, BC Racing coilovers.

07-27-2022, 04:18 PM	#3
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,836	CA legal supercharger and shorty headers would be the way to go.

09-23-2022, 03:14 AM	#4
MakeShift1LE Drives: '12 2SS 6MT Join Date: May 2022 Location: SoCal Posts: 28	How much do they charge?... asking for a friend