Will this X-pipe pass the California sniffer test?

[crew_dawg16]

it has cats, so it should. I've been told that Cali can fine you for missing cats, though. Don't 96-98s have 6 cats?

 

[AcE XBOX]

Will it?

http://www.partshopper.com/fordmustang/itemdesc.asp?CartId={77CEB4D3-FEVERESTF98-40E3-8CAB-BE57D1158294}&ic=MAGNA%2D93334&eq=&Tp=

 

[GoneMad96]

yes it will pass i have a cated bbk-x and just passed in july with mine

 

[bdcardinal]

it might pass sniffer, will fail visual. the only legal midpipe in CA to my knowledge is the stock midpipe. anything else will fail at my shop.

 

[Jay99]

summery:First, they must submit detailed proof in the form of laboratory dyno test that document their part does not have an adverse effect on exhaust emissions. These tests are very expensive and must conform with specified test procedures. CARB then reviews the data and may or may not ask for additional information and/or testing. If the product meets CARB's criteria, CARB issues an "executive order" (EO) number (also called an "exemption" number) certifying that the part is in compliance with the applicable clean air rules

http://ca.autos.yahoo.com/maintain/emission_control_answer3.html

basically due to the fact that it costs way too much; most manufacturers dont even bother with california unless its is a big ticket item that they know they can make their money back on. wonder why throttle body and aic kits cost so much?

 

[chinostang]

They will get you on the visual, but you could get lucky or..... dare I say it pay a little bit extra to get lucky. hehe

 

[Acheron315]

I know Saleen has a midpipe that has 4 cats that is stock on their 2003 or 2004 models, they have full CA certification.

I think it isn't very good though, restrictive.

 

[AcE XBOX]

Thanks guys. Ill just pay a little extra if I have to

 

[HaywoodJablowme]

summery:First, they must submit detailed proof in the form of laboratory dyno test that document their part does not have an adverse effect on exhaust emissions. These tests are very expensive and must conform with specified test procedures. CARB then reviews the data and may or may not ask for additional information and/or testing. If the product meets CARB's criteria, CARB issues an "executive order" (EO) number (also called an "exemption" number) certifying that the part is in compliance with the applicable clean air rules

http://ca.autos.yahoo.com/maintain/emission_control_answer3.html

basically due to the fact that it costs way too much; most manufacturers dont even bother with california unless its is a big ticket item that they know they can make their money back on. wonder why throttle body and aic kits cost so much?

If the dummies that make these parts made 'em look like stockers, the problem would be solved!

 

[bdcardinal]

ya, i am so surprised that someone hasnt made a h pipe for sale that has 2 real and 2 fake cats. however all long tubes are illegal so it would have to be a stock length midpipe but still.