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Feb 24, 2007 | 04:46 PM

snilloc58

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Need CA legal headers - 1981

Hi, as topic says, I need (OK, want) headers for my 81 in California

I have been Googling the subject and have found a couple things, but would appreciate advice, comments and specific recommendations from those who have been down this road....

Thanks in advance
Steve

Feb 24, 2007 | 05:07 PM

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I run hedmans, with air tubes.. though there is no EO number for them none of the inspection stations have called me on them in the last 4 smog tests - thats 8 years

Feb 24, 2007 | 05:16 PM

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I run hedmans, with air tubes.. though there is no EO number for them none of the inspection stations have called me on them in the last 4 smog tests - thats 8 years

Thanks, are these the ones:

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/mm...ers~parts.html

If not, could you tell me more (like where to get 'em, etc.)

Steve

Feb 24, 2007 | 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by snilloc58

Thanks, are these the ones:

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/mm...ers~parts.html

If not, could you tell me more (like where to get 'em, etc.)

Steve

The description reads right, but the picture doesn't look right (it may not be the pic of the actual headers).

Hedman is the only CA legal one that I'm aware of. You'll still have to use a cat and the 2:1:2 exhaust to be completely legal, but you may get away with duals if you put cats on both. A gamble though.

You're supposed to have the air tube to the cat as well, but I'm not sure the techs even know what one is, even if the spec comes up on their screen.

Feb 24, 2007 | 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by snilloc58

Thanks, are these the ones:

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/mm...ers~parts.html

If not, could you tell me more (like where to get 'em, etc.)

Steve

These clearly state "Not Legal in Calif."

Feb 24, 2007 | 09:30 PM

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These clearly state "Not Legal in Calif."

Those are the ones by description, the caption of the photo says may not be the correct image...and yes...TECHNICLY these are not CA legal, because they do not have an E.O. Number from the ARB...However, I've tested my vette 2 times at state run inspection stations and if you have ALL your emissions gear, installed and operating as intended, they dont give you any grief.

These headers dont have an EO number I'm guessing simply because Hedman doesnt want to pay for one. The hedman p/n is 68281 i think.

I've had these for almost 10 years here in CA and never had a single issue with them.