CARB long tubes
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I don't think so.
My Dynatech kit came with a label that said it was "Not Emissions Legal in California". Does that mean it's 49-state legal? Maybe, but I don't really know.
Practically speaking, even if it's not technically legal, I don't think anyone would give you any hassle over it, except maybe in CA. The kit has cats and it will pass a smog test with no trouble. It maintains the OBD-II function of the ECU so it won't throw any codes. There are no "illegal devices" like O2 simulators--ut uses all 4 factory oxygen sensors. So long as your exhaust wasn't obnoxiously loud, I don't think anyone who wanted to complain would have a leg to stand on. You can pass a tailpipe test, you've got cats, and the OBD-II function is maintained. There aren't any legitmate complaints left!
My Dynatech kit came with a label that said it was "Not Emissions Legal in California". Does that mean it's 49-state legal? Maybe, but I don't really know.
Practically speaking, even if it's not technically legal, I don't think anyone would give you any hassle over it, except maybe in CA. The kit has cats and it will pass a smog test with no trouble. It maintains the OBD-II function of the ECU so it won't throw any codes. There are no "illegal devices" like O2 simulators--ut uses all 4 factory oxygen sensors. So long as your exhaust wasn't obnoxiously loud, I don't think anyone who wanted to complain would have a leg to stand on. You can pass a tailpipe test, you've got cats, and the OBD-II function is maintained. There aren't any legitmate complaints left!
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RE: CARB long tubes
ORIGINAL: CrazyAl
I don't think so.
My Dynatech kit came with a label that said it was "Not Emissions Legal in California". Does that mean it's 49-state legal? Maybe, but I don't really know.
Practically speaking, even if it's not technically legal, I don't think anyone would give you any hassle over it, except maybe in CA. The kit has cats and it will pass a smog test with no trouble. It maintains the OBD-II function of the ECU so it won't throw any codes. There are no "illegal devices" like O2 simulators--ut uses all 4 factory oxygen sensors. So long as your exhaust wasn't obnoxiously loud, I don't think anyone who wanted to complain would have a leg to stand on. You can pass a tailpipe test, you've got cats, and the OBD-II function is maintained. There aren't any legitmate complaints left!
I don't think so.
My Dynatech kit came with a label that said it was "Not Emissions Legal in California". Does that mean it's 49-state legal? Maybe, but I don't really know.
Practically speaking, even if it's not technically legal, I don't think anyone would give you any hassle over it, except maybe in CA. The kit has cats and it will pass a smog test with no trouble. It maintains the OBD-II function of the ECU so it won't throw any codes. There are no "illegal devices" like O2 simulators--ut uses all 4 factory oxygen sensors. So long as your exhaust wasn't obnoxiously loud, I don't think anyone who wanted to complain would have a leg to stand on. You can pass a tailpipe test, you've got cats, and the OBD-II function is maintained. There aren't any legitmate complaints left!
Richard
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RE: CARB long tubes
The only smog legal headers for the S197 V8 I'm aware of are the JBA shorties: http://www.jbaheaders.com/05mustangnew.asp
Not the prettiest ones out there, but apparently they deliver the HP goods.
Not the prettiest ones out there, but apparently they deliver the HP goods.
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From: Nor Cal
RE: CARB long tubes
ORIGINAL: Virgule
The only smog legal headers for the S197 V8 I'm aware of are the JBA shorties: http://www.jbaheaders.com/05mustangnew.asp
Not the prettiest ones out there, but apparently they deliver the HP goods.
The only smog legal headers for the S197 V8 I'm aware of are the JBA shorties: http://www.jbaheaders.com/05mustangnew.asp
Not the prettiest ones out there, but apparently they deliver the HP goods.
Richard
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