Anyone with this system able to pass smog in CA? I'll be putting the stock exhaust back on but I've heard it may not be enough...?

 

Since the kit is not CARB certified, I'm pretty sure you are SOL. I've heard the kit and tune will pass the actual test, but I know California smog labs look for the CARB sticker on aftermarket mods like a SC. Unless you have connections, I'm not sure it's worth the risk. Good luck!

 

+100!!!!!

CARB sticker is always checked. Some smog places 'may' just put their blinders as long as your car passes the sniff test.

 

Based on your 'signature' it appears you already have the 'SC' installed. Most, if not all, CA Smog Testing Stations will not take the risk of 'missing' the SC even though it might pass the emissions test. Big fines and loss of testing certification awaits them if they get caught. Not like the 'good ole days' when a 'friendly' smog tester would 'miss' non CARB approved aftermarket devices.

Good luck . . . . . .

 

Yeah, bought it with the car. Thanks for the input guys

 

Outlook seems pretty bleak so if anyone has a smog guy in the Bay Area please pm me ASAP. Thanks!

 

I'm in the Bay Area. When I had my 993 I took it to a place that didn't see many high end cars to get it smogged. The place didn't really know what to look for when examining the engine.

You might try a smaller place that does mostly Hondas etc.. They may miss the SC.

Good luck.

 

Ya that was my first thought if no one recommended anyone.

 

Most smog stations these days don't even want to take the chance of losing their license, especially in CA! If you don't have a C.A.R.B. sticker or proof that it's certified your pretty much sol!

 

That's the way the car came when you bought it. How long have C.A.R.B. stickers been required? Could it possibly be grandfathered in?

 

CarNerd, there are other ways to get around this issue. See your PM (and see my sig to see my car).

 

In LA we have these self car wash places that do smog checks. Those guys are usually a lot less "strict". Maybe look up one of those in SF?

 

The visual test is always the first inspection they perform,If they don't see a C.A.R.B sticker or imprint on the aftermarket products they won't even go as far as putting the probe in the exhaust!

 

But don't they have to know to identify the engine component as being non stock? With so many providing the service can't he drive to a few and see if no one notices it?

I still wonder at what point equipment was grandfathered in.

 

"The visual test is always the first inspection they perform,If they don't see a C.A.R.B sticker or imprint on the aftermarket products they won't even go as far as putting the probe in the exhaust!"

They need to be able to recognize its an after market part. The place I went to to smog my 993 seemed to have never seen one before and had no idea what the engine was supposed to look like.