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Old May 18, 2022 | 11:51 AM
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Hi guys,
I'm looking for a nice C5 to buy. One that has caught my eye, a 2000, on Craigslist has a Vararam intake, anyone know if that is California smog legal? I don't know if the guy still has the original parts, haven't pinged him yet.

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Old May 18, 2022 | 04:15 PM
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Ok, no need for replies, I found an old thread on this.
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Sounds like you figured it out... but technically the seller is responsible for smog testing. Assuming the seller doesn't want to deal with it, then no, the Vararam isn't legal. Of course you could get "lucky" and find a smog technician that doesn't realize it's an aftermarket intake.
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Living in California must be a pain in the ***!
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In cali it has to be just like it came from the factory. they can even tell if the tune has been modified now
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