california turbo

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  1. cliff88145 New Member

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    I was set on a vortech but the more I read about turbos the more I like them. Does anyone make a turbo kit with a CARB# and that will pass smog here? When I look at car pics with a turbo it looks like nobody runs a smog pump.
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    From the CARB website: http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/devices/amquery.php


    EO: D-140-26 View PDF
    EO Date: 9/15/1992
    Manufacturer Name: Spearco Performance Products, Inc.
    Device: 375 HP Twin Turbo System
    Device Type: Turbocharger System / Turbocharger Modification

    EO: D-140-27 View PDF
    EO Date: 2/8/1993
    Manufacturer Name: Spearco Performance Products, Inc.
    Device: 450 HP Twin Turbo System
    Device Type: Turbocharger System / Turbocharger Modification

    EO: D-321 View PDF
    EO Date: 6/28/1993
    Manufacturer Name: Design Development & Manufacture (DDMI)
    Device: Twin Turbo System
    Device Type: Turbocharger System / Turbocharger Modification

    EO: D-469 View PDF
    EO Date: 12/1/1998
    Manufacturer Name: Incon Systems, Inc.
    Device: 300, 375, & 450 HP Twin Turbo Systems
    Device Type: Turbocharger System / Turbocharger Modification

    The only one I've heard of is Incon but they are discontinued, us CA stang owners are outta luck... :shrug:
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    Thank for the help. Now that I think about it I have never even seen a mustang with a turbo with my own eyes.:( I geuss Ill just have to go with the vortech:bs:
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    I knew that Spearco made intercoolers, but I didn't know they made turbo setups. They are a highly regarded company in the turbo world.
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    Hellion lets you keep your smog, but I think it is not CARB Approved.
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    I called a few places that makes turbo kits for are cars and they all said the same thing. It just cost to much for the CARB#. I guess they don't see a market for turbos in California :shrug: Maybe I can get a used Incon kit if I can even find one for sale.

    Might not be that bad because I can still make block splitting power with a supercharger :nice: I just like how efficient turbos are.

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