Side Pipes for 1975 in CA
Burning Brakes
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From: Los Banos CA
As for the OP's original question - I would think that most vendors could ship an item like sidepipes to CA - they just might be labeled as 'Off Road Use Only'. Have you looked for yourself?
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Racer
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From: Mission Viejo CA
Originally Posted by bradleyb66
The 'letter of the law' says that no cars can have emissions related equipment removed, but 75 and older is never checked.
As for the OP's original question - I would think that most vendors could ship an item like sidepipes to CA - they just might be labeled as 'Off Road Use Only'. Have you looked for yourself?
As for the OP's original question - I would think that most vendors could ship an item like sidepipes to CA - they just might be labeled as 'Off Road Use Only'. Have you looked for yourself?
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Team Owner
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Sorry to say 1975 was the first year of the CAT which necessitated the two-to-one-to-two exhaust setup to flow the gases through the CAT. If CA say's it has to be original then he's out of luck.
Racer
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From: Humboldt county Ca
My Ca. 75 has never been smogged. It was not required when I registered the car 8 years ago. The question never came up. One of the reasons I didn't want anything over a 75. CHP had to vertify that the car matched the paperwork. Only had shoulder belts, no seat belts. Cops didn't say a word.
You can put on sidepipes. Just register it and then do anything you want.
You can put on sidepipes. Just register it and then do anything you want.
Last edited by stumpshot; Nov 22, 2017 at 09:45 PM.
Le Mans Master
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My Ca. 75 has never been smogged. It was not required when I registered the car 8 years ago. The question never came up. One of the reasons I didn't want anything over a 75. CHP had to vertify that the car matched the paperwork. Only had shoulder belts, no seat belts. Cops didn't say a word.
You can put on sidepipes. Just register it and then do anything you want.
You can put on sidepipes. Just register it and then do anything you want.
1975 cats were required on cars and light trucks. 1976 they were on heavier trucks like 3/4 and 1 tons, therefore, Kalifornia mandated 1976 and newer cars be smog tested.. 1975 and earlier are exempt and get a free pass.
Pro
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From: Montrose CA
Agree with several others... just go ahead and install the sidepipes.
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i can be wrong had friend with old truck registered in florida do not think 1975 car can be exempt,unless was imported Grey market car that never had emissions,california *carb)very specific says no tampering,
a liberals form to limit old cars,since most people could not afford to fix old cars,imagine the price of and original 1975 catalytic converter
i all ways worry similar laws to other 50 states,
a liberals form to limit old cars,since most people could not afford to fix old cars,imagine the price of and original 1975 catalytic converter
i all ways worry similar laws to other 50 states,
Burning Brakes
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From: Las Vegas NV
It is exempt from an emissions test as a requirement to registration. I have the same deal with my ‘79 in Nevada and classic vehicle registration.
I always worry about some cop seeing side pipes and knowing the ‘79 came with cats and therefore was tampered with. The cops I’ve talked to say not to worry, but the risk is always there.
I imagine if busted at an illegal street race in CA, some wise CHP cop may understand that and throw the book at you.
It’s a risk I’ve decided to take, and I make sure I don’t do stupid crap in front of police.
I always worry about some cop seeing side pipes and knowing the ‘79 came with cats and therefore was tampered with. The cops I’ve talked to say not to worry, but the risk is always there.
I imagine if busted at an illegal street race in CA, some wise CHP cop may understand that and throw the book at you.
It’s a risk I’ve decided to take, and I make sure I don’t do stupid crap in front of police.