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1troyd23 · 04-13-2016, 01:08 PM

Hello All,
I have a 2015 ZL1, It is not time yet to require a smog test for my new tags. My question is...Is there any possible way to get around a smog test with the Roto-Fab CAI installed ? I know, it sucks that California has such strict laws for smog. I did some research and I could not really find any other high quality CAI for the ZL1 that is smog legal in Cali ? So, am I just stuck with re-installing stock air cleaner box before smog test is required ? Any and all tips much appreciated !!! Thanks !!

Stewart · 04-13-2016, 01:14 PM

This is so weird as I am in the same boat. I have been asking the same question and have gotten conflicting answers. Some say as long as it is just the air box that you replaced and not the headers and or cam shaft you will be fine and others say you will fail if you well do anything engine wise. I switched out to the Cold inductions CAI and no longer have the OEM air box. I am moving to Cali in October if things go right and now searching for one. So if you find out the answer please let me know

1troyd23 · 04-13-2016, 01:21 PM

I think the smog tech needs a C.A.R.B# to punch into the computer ? Or something like that, with out that number, I was told it was an automatic fail !! But how does the computer know the stock box is not there ?? That is what I need to know ??

Stewart · 04-13-2016, 01:42 PM

I have absolutely no idea. Like I said I am as clueless as you.

1troyd23 · 04-13-2016, 01:43 PM

Well hopefully somebody on here can give us some more info ???

Jus Dreamin · 04-13-2016, 03:18 PM

To the best of my knowledge RotoFab does not have CARB approval (therefore no sticker). I have been told that CARB stickers can be found on the Internet

1troyd23 · 04-13-2016, 03:38 PM

Jus Dreamin,
Thanks for that info !! But how does just tech guy know that the intake is not stock ? The z28 has an intake that looks really close to what the roto-fab looks like.

Nor Cal ZL1 · 04-13-2016, 03:55 PM

K&N has the ony Carb approved CAI for the ZL1 in California. It is a bit pricey, but is carbon fiber.

1troyd23 · 04-13-2016, 04:01 PM

Nor Cal ZL1,
if it's k&n p/n 63-0379, it states on the website not for sale or use is cali...:-(

Nor Cal ZL1 · 04-13-2016, 04:18 PM

No that is old info, I will dig up better info they got the exemption fairly recently.

1troyd23 · 04-13-2016, 04:21 PM

Nor Cal Zl1,
That would be great, thanks a bunch !!!

Nor Cal ZL1 · 04-13-2016, 04:49 PM

Ok here is one place that the eo can be found. I have seen it elsewhere also.
Check this link and click of the CAI link. That will download a PDF of the new Eo orders. The ZL1 is on page 4 of the pdf. I have also seen it on the fb page of ************. I will try to dig that up also when I get home.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=437263

1troyd23 · 04-13-2016, 04:59 PM

Nor Cal ZL1,
That is way cool !!! It is pricey though !!

VR Baron · 04-13-2016, 05:28 PM

Most or all cai are not legal and you will fail. You need one with acarb sticker that is placed under the hood. They do a visual unless you find a place that doesnt or doesn't care, however they are watched andif cars never fail at their place the state looks into it as they know there are cars that dont pass. I was pulled over for going faster and the chp new my box wasnt legal and wouldnt pass. Also on the mention about the z28 box, its ok on the z28 as it came with it. Doesnt mean a SS or zl1 can use it as they didnt come with.

04-13-2016, 01:08 PM	#1
1troyd23 Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ca Posts: 223	CAI IN California Hello All, I have a 2015 ZL1, It is not time yet to require a smog test for my new tags. My question is...Is there any possible way to get around a smog test with the Roto-Fab CAI installed ? I know, it sucks that California has such strict laws for smog. I did some research and I could not really find any other high quality CAI for the ZL1 that is smog legal in Cali ? So, am I just stuck with re-installing stock air cleaner box before smog test is required ? Any and all tips much appreciated !!! Thanks !!

04-13-2016, 01:14 PM	#2
Stewart Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS & Ground effects Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lower Desert Cali Posts: 1,229 View My Garage	This is so weird as I am in the same boat. I have been asking the same question and have gotten conflicting answers. Some say as long as it is just the air box that you replaced and not the headers and or cam shaft you will be fine and others say you will fail if you well do anything engine wise. I switched out to the Cold inductions CAI and no longer have the OEM air box. I am moving to Cali in October if things go right and now searching for one. So if you find out the answer please let me know __________________ Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow; Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead; Walk beside me, and just be my friend. MY BUILD LINK: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484260

04-13-2016, 01:42 PM	#4
Stewart Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS & Ground effects Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lower Desert Cali Posts: 1,229 View My Garage	I have absolutely no idea. Like I said I am as clueless as you. __________________ Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow; Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead; Walk beside me, and just be my friend. MY BUILD LINK: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484260

04-13-2016, 03:18 PM	#6
Jus Dreamin Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible M6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Conejo Valley, CA Posts: 110	To the best of my knowledge RotoFab does not have CARB approval (therefore no sticker). I have been told that CARB stickers can be found on the Internet __________________ RotoFab, Mild to Wild exhaust, Rock guards, MPSS 285's and 315's.

04-13-2016, 01:21 PM	#3
1troyd23 Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ca Posts: 223	I think the smog tech needs a C.A.R.B# to punch into the computer ? Or something like that, with out that number, I was told it was an automatic fail !! But how does the computer know the stock box is not there ?? That is what I need to know ??

04-13-2016, 01:43 PM	#5
1troyd23 Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ca Posts: 223	Well hopefully somebody on here can give us some more info ???

04-13-2016, 03:38 PM	#7
1troyd23 Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ca Posts: 223	Jus Dreamin, Thanks for that info !! But how does just tech guy know that the intake is not stock ? The z28 has an intake that looks really close to what the roto-fab looks like.

04-13-2016, 03:55 PM	#8
Nor Cal ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,825	K&N has the ony Carb approved CAI for the ZL1 in California. It is a bit pricey, but is carbon fiber.

04-13-2016, 04:01 PM	#9
1troyd23 Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ca Posts: 223	Nor Cal ZL1, if it's k&n p/n 63-0379, it states on the website not for sale or use is cali...:-(

04-13-2016, 04:18 PM	#10
Nor Cal ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,825	No that is old info, I will dig up better info they got the exemption fairly recently.

04-13-2016, 04:21 PM	#11
1troyd23 Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ca Posts: 223	Nor Cal Zl1, That would be great, thanks a bunch !!!

04-13-2016, 04:49 PM	#12
Nor Cal ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,825	Ok here is one place that the eo can be found. I have seen it elsewhere also. Check this link and click of the CAI link. That will download a PDF of the new Eo orders. The ZL1 is on page 4 of the pdf. I have also seen it on the fb page of ************. I will try to dig that up also when I get home. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=437263

04-13-2016, 04:59 PM	#13
1troyd23 Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ca Posts: 223	Nor Cal ZL1, That is way cool !!! It is pricey though !!

04-13-2016, 05:28 PM	#14
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	Most or all cai are not legal and you will fail. You need one with acarb sticker that is placed under the hood. They do a visual unless you find a place that doesnt or doesn't care, however they are watched andif cars never fail at their place the state looks into it as they know there are cars that dont pass. I was pulled over for going faster and the chp new my box wasnt legal and wouldnt pass. Also on the mention about the z28 box, its ok on the z28 as it came with it. Doesnt mean a SS or zl1 can use it as they didnt come with.