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mikeSS · 10-15-2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Entaille

you live in Cali, that's how. I am pretty sure they aren't allowed to pop their hood ever, or look at their car the wrong way etc.

but i don't understand what they do thats bad for the environment

axis · 10-15-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

but i don't understand what they do thats bad for the environment

I seem to remember Jim Halltech telling me that carbon "can" escape from the intake under certain circumstances. This is the reason for the carbon trap. There may be other reasons but I truely don't understand their process either.

mikeSS · 10-15-2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by axis

I seem to remember Jim Halltech telling me that carbon "can" escape from the intake under certain circumstances. This is the reason for the carbon trap. There may be other reasons but I truely don't understand their process either.

ok so its something to do with carbon....

BackinBlackSS/RS · 10-15-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

ok so its something to do with carbon....

Well, really it has to do with California being completely out of control.

Entaille · 10-15-2010, 08:51 PM

*total recall arnold voice* give dem de eh-ya!

OBSSEST · 10-16-2010, 08:22 PM

I don't think ANY cai has a legit CARB sticker as of yet. Airaid may be working on it, but their product for the 2010 SS and their website DO NOT specify that they are CARB approved.

In CA, any after market intake or emissions component MUST be CARB approved and have a sticker affixed to it so that the component can be verified. Not really enforced much, but their are a handful of traffic officers out there that WILL smack you so hard you land in Nevada.

IBM/2SS/RS/LS3 · 10-16-2010, 10:48 PM

If you get caught with emission mods and without EO numbers, 27156 VC is a trip to the ref.

BAWLZ SS · 10-16-2010, 11:09 PM

Yeah Cali laws r so stupidly retarded and it's just ridiculous! I guess i will have to do it the illegal way. It's not illegal unless u get caught! Im prob gonna do one of 3. Fast lane Pipeline, cai inc. Or the adm! since their all not legal it wont matter. does anyone know if borla atak catback will give u any hp! finally installed it n i love it. Love the popping!!!

mikeSS · 10-16-2010, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

Well, really it has to do with California being completely out of control.

lol i feel if i lived in cally i wont even want a fast car like a camaro if i cant mod it up.... idk what i would do there lol... i mean no long tubes is a problem for me

*mlee* · 10-16-2010, 11:30 PM

Pretty easy to just put your stock one back on for Smog insp....

mikeSS · 10-16-2010, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

Pretty easy to just put your stock one back on for Smog insp....

thats true, how often is the test ?

BAWLZ SS · 10-16-2010, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

Pretty easy to just put your stock one back on for Smog insp....

Yeah thats what im saying. 1st Smog wont be for years!

mikeSS · 10-16-2010, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BAWLZ SS

Yeah thats what im saying. 1st Smog wont be for years!

oooo idk it was like years... nvm my last statement .... mod her up!!!!

OBSSEST · 10-17-2010, 02:42 AM

The first SMOG test isn't for 6 years. An officer who stops you, though, and confirms your mods can send you immediately. All the more reason to drive appropriately and not attract attention to yourself.

10-15-2010, 08:51 PM	#19
Entaille Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lake Stevens Posts: 1,005	total recall arnold voice give dem de eh-ya! __________________

10-16-2010, 10:48 PM	#21
IBM/2SS/RS/LS3 NorCal Camaro➎ Member Drives: Bowties ONLY!! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nor☆Cal Posts: 1,767 View My Garage	If you get caught with emission mods and without EO numbers, 27156 VC is a trip to the ref. __________________

10-16-2010, 11:30 PM	#24
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,999 View My Garage	Pretty easy to just put your stock one back on for Smog insp.... __________________

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OBSSEST Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS, Black Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sacramento Posts: 413	I don't think ANY cai has a legit CARB sticker as of yet. Airaid may be working on it, but their product for the 2010 SS and their website DO NOT specify that they are CARB approved. In CA, any after market intake or emissions component MUST be CARB approved and have a sticker affixed to it so that the component can be verified. Not really enforced much, but their are a handful of traffic officers out there that WILL smack you so hard you land in Nevada.

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BAWLZ SS Drives: '10 Camaro LS3 2SS/RS, 1968 Nova Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: California Posts: 972	Yeah Cali laws r so stupidly retarded and it's just ridiculous! I guess i will have to do it the illegal way. It's not illegal unless u get caught! Im prob gonna do one of 3. Fast lane Pipeline, cai inc. Or the adm! since their all not legal it wont matter. does anyone know if borla atak catback will give u any hp! finally installed it n i love it. Love the popping!!!

10-17-2010, 02:42 AM	#28
OBSSEST Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS, Black Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sacramento Posts: 413	The first SMOG test isn't for 6 years. An officer who stops you, though, and confirms your mods can send you immediately. All the more reason to drive appropriately and not attract attention to yourself.