CARB legal CAI for every model of Camaro aside for the SS? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

HAMBO · 11-30-2015, 01:23 PM

Well, looks like somehow K&N has gotten CARB approval for their V6 and ZL1 intakes, not for the SS??

Of course z/28 comes with one, so now it would appear only us SS folks can't get a CARB approved intake. Anyone have any idea why, and if that might change (vendors chime in please!)?

Jus Dreamin · 12-01-2015, 08:44 AM

I understood that an obstacle to CARB approval was having to do separate testing for every model year and the cost of that. Do you know what year or years K&N has CARB approval for? It would seem like the number of potential SS buyers would make that an attractive market.

KaBoom1701 · 12-01-2015, 10:50 AM

Interesting...

SPCBA · 12-01-2015, 11:07 AM

The gm z28 piece, most our cars aren't legal anymore and the carb sticker on a plastic tube is the least of it

TommyTheCat · 12-09-2015, 01:32 PM

Most smog shops do not even check for a CARB number on a cold air intake. You'll be fine... Just call and ask. Or keep the stock one if you're that worried about it, not like it takes so long to change it.

Jus Dreamin · 12-09-2015, 07:50 PM

I have also heard that you can buy a CARB sticker.

TommyTheCat · 12-10-2015, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Jus Dreamin

I have also heard that you can buy a CARB sticker.

lol that wouldn't help you to pass smog anyways, since the smog tech is required to input the EO number. if they dont and the car has been documented with it before, then the state knows they're cheating (or not good at their jobs) and costs them their star status or worse

the actual number has to match the actual part to the specific vehicle year, engine, EFN, etc.

JLSuperfly · 12-10-2015, 12:57 PM

I too want a CARB legal intake for my SS.

z28racer · 12-10-2015, 05:48 PM

We need to get rid of the visual inspection!!!

Mikamaro · 12-10-2015, 06:00 PM

So the z/28 cai is not carb certified?

HAMBO · 12-11-2015, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikamaro

So the z/28 cai is not carb certified?

It's legal on the Z28 only since it's considered a stock component. On any other Camaro it's considered aftermarket and is not CARB certified

Low Saturn · 12-20-2015, 02:21 PM

I installed a K&N intake on my 2011 SS a few days ago. I'm not worried about it not being CARB approved. Swapping the stock intake back in should only take a couple minutes just before I need smog test.

Mikamaro · 12-20-2015, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HAMBO

It's legal on the Z28 only since it's considered a stock component. On any other Camaro it's considered aftermarket and is not CARB certified

I meant for the LS3. Thank you.

CreeperRS · 12-27-2015, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikamaro

I meant for the LS3. Thank you.

No, it's not. Which is why no Chevy dealership in California wanted to sell me one. I had to order mine from JEGS.com, shipped with a sticker on the box that read " Off road only, not legal in California roads". It's OEM, most smog places won't even notice. Plus, if it needs to be swapped out, it's a 5 min job!

11-30-2015, 01:23 PM	#1
HAMBO Drives: Supercharged 2013 AGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 786	CARB legal CAI for every model of Camaro aside for the SS? Well, looks like somehow K&N has gotten CARB approval for their V6 and ZL1 intakes, not for the SS?? Of course z/28 comes with one, so now it would appear only us SS folks can't get a CARB approved intake. Anyone have any idea why, and if that might change (vendors chime in please!)? __________________ 2013 AGM 2SS/RS SLP TVS2300, Edge CAI, 3" Magnaflow catback, BC Racing BR series coilovers, HRE FF15's (20x10 square) with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's, GM STB, BMR front and rear sway bars and toe links, Prothane subframe bushings and front control arm inserts, JDP rear upper control arm bushings, Elite Engineering catch can. Tuned by Cunningham Motorsports. 1967 Bolero Red 396 SS/RS Convertible

12-01-2015, 08:44 AM	#2
Jus Dreamin Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible M6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Conejo Valley, CA Posts: 110	I understood that an obstacle to CARB approval was having to do separate testing for every model year and the cost of that. Do you know what year or years K&N has CARB approval for? It would seem like the number of potential SS buyers would make that an attractive market. __________________ RotoFab, Mild to Wild exhaust, Rock guards, MPSS 285's and 315's.

12-01-2015, 10:50 AM	#3
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Interesting... __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

12-01-2015, 11:07 AM	#4
SPCBA Drives: pleather and Chiclets Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: a line somwhere Posts: 4,206 View My Garage	The gm z28 piece, most our cars aren't legal anymore and the carb sticker on a plastic tube is the least of it __________________ the power by www.cunningham-motorsports.com the brakes by www.RacingBrake.com

12-09-2015, 07:50 PM	#6
Jus Dreamin Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible M6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Conejo Valley, CA Posts: 110	I have also heard that you can buy a CARB sticker. __________________ RotoFab, Mild to Wild exhaust, Rock guards, MPSS 285's and 315's.

12-09-2015, 01:32 PM	#5
TommyTheCat SHKE BKE Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,108	Most smog shops do not even check for a CARB number on a cold air intake. You'll be fine... Just call and ask. Or keep the stock one if you're that worried about it, not like it takes so long to change it.

12-10-2015, 12:57 PM	#8
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,267	I too want a CARB legal intake for my SS.

12-10-2015, 05:48 PM	#9
z28racer Drives: 12 SIM 2SS/ RS Sinergy M6,GMC2500HD Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 1,596 View My Garage	We need to get rid of the visual inspection!!!

12-10-2015, 06:00 PM	#10
Mikamaro MikeNoMaro Drives: A 2016 Challenger R/T M6 STP Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	So the z/28 cai is not carb certified? __________________ Track Day Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/mrgoodman2000/videos Built #83817, Born January 18th, Christened June 11th 2010, Stolen October 3rd 2016.

12-20-2015, 02:21 PM	#12
Low Saturn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 1,371	I installed a K&N intake on my 2011 SS a few days ago. I'm not worried about it not being CARB approved. Swapping the stock intake back in should only take a couple minutes just before I need smog test. __________________