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Jun 15, 2008 | 03:45 PM

Ralph52

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If I install a new intake system, would it still pass a smog inspection in Calfornia or will have have to remove it each time I go back for the inspection

Jun 15, 2008 | 03:46 PM

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If I install a new intake system, would it still pass a smog inspection in Calfornia or will have have to remove it each time I go back for the inspection

It all depends on where you go to get it done.

Jun 15, 2008 | 03:54 PM

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Do you mean where I get the intake installed or where I get the smog inspection?

Jun 15, 2008 | 06:11 PM

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IF the inspector noticed it wasn't stock (and didn't have a CARB #) AND if the inspector wanted to be a jerk you could fail the inspection.

Chances that he would notice or care? Pretty low.

Jun 15, 2008 | 06:26 PM

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Don't know why it wouldn't pass an inspection. MAF sensor is still in use, just another way to deliver air to the intake...??

Jun 15, 2008 | 06:53 PM

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Don't know why it wouldn't pass an inspection. MAF sensor is still in use, just another way to deliver air to the intake...??

Jun 15, 2008 | 07:15 PM

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California Air Resource Board won't let you replace any emissions part except with an original factory matching # or a part with a CARB # that shows it's been tested and approved by the CARB.

Jun 15, 2008 | 08:42 PM

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California Air Resource Board won't let you replace any emissions part except with an original factory matching # or a part with a CARB # that shows it's been tested and approved by the CARB.

Parts before the MAF or after the cats aren't emissions related. Air cleaner housings don't matter for emissions, and as a practical matter, the stock housing isn't a flow restriction for performance reasons either.