CARB certified long tube headers?
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CARB certified long tube headers?
Hi there, Im getting reddy to start modding my 01, Im looking for a pair of CARB certified Long tube headers and was curious if any body had info on where to look.
Thanks
Gene
Thanks
Gene
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St. Jude Donor '03
No such thing.
Anything that alters the location of the stock cat converters (which all LT headers do) is a big
in the eyes of the CARB.
Go illegal, or go with shorties....those are your two options.
Anything that alters the location of the stock cat converters (which all LT headers do) is a big
in the eyes of the CARB.Go illegal, or go with shorties....those are your two options.
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Shorties are your only option - unless you're like some of us the don't care too much about CARB
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St. Jude Donor '06
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermk...es/amquery.php
I'll save you the trouble of looking... there are none for late-model Corvettes (but don't let that stop you).
I'll save you the trouble of looking... there are none for late-model Corvettes (but don't let that stop you).
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Yep, your convertors must have more than 60000 miles (might be more cannt find the sorce right now) and be damaged before they can legally be replaced. Its the O2 sensor distance from the exchasts valve that CARB doesnt want you to move. Just get the c5 zo6 manifold it will flow just as good as a shorty. Then get the car dyno tuned.
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Yep, your convertors must have more than 60000 miles (might be more cannt find the sorce right now) and be damaged before they can legally be replaced. Its the O2 sensor distance from the exchasts valve that CARB doesnt want you to move. Just get the c5 zo6 manifold it will flow just as good as a shorty. Then get the car dyno tuned.
On changing cats, the CARB has altered the rules .... if you replace your cats they must be with CARB certified cats, and guess what, the CARB right now only certifies, basically, the OEM cats for 1996 and newer cars.
In other words, if you alter ANYTHING in the exhaust between the engine and the secondary heated 02 sensors ... that's against the law ... UNLESS the item has a CARB "sticker" ....
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The Callaway Honker intake filter system is smog-legal, as is the K&N FIPK system. Either one will boost RWHP by at least 10, especially in combination with a cat back. I have Borlas and love em!
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which intake do you have, I thought about the calloway intake but its pretty pricy for me. especially since the AFE and K&N run about half the price.
Also was contemplating installing a FAST 78MM LSX manifold as well, would this make any big enough HP gains for the money?
Also was contemplating installing a FAST 78MM LSX manifold as well, would this make any big enough HP gains for the money?
Last edited by 01Z516SPD; Jan 15, 2008 at 11:44 PM.
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which intake do you have, I thought about the calloway intake but its pretty pricy for me. especially since the AFE and K&N run about half the price.
Also was contemplating installing a FAST 78MM LSX manifold as well, would this make any big enough HP gains for the money?
Also was contemplating installing a FAST 78MM LSX manifold as well, would this make any big enough HP gains for the money?
If the OP is really concerned with CARB certification, go here to look up the EO database of the CARB .....
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermk...es/amquery.php (Edit ... just realized Mr Lucky posted this link earlier too) ...
Last edited by BlackZ06; Jan 16, 2008 at 12:14 AM. Reason: Acknowledge Mr Lucky
