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2SSLincolnSS2 · 03-20-2012, 11:37 PM

OK guys/gals I'm specifically asking about CA smog, but anyone certainly can chime in.

I want to know who's supercharged/turbo'd with or w/o a cam (specs mainly duration @ .050 ), LSA etc.) and if you are able to pass smog. Mainly sniffer but visual test is valid also.

I'm interested in any FI combo really. I want to cam the motor, and it'll be whipple charged (will purchase tomorrow

)

What else...cats, no cats, HF cats, hogged out cats, how does it idle etc.

Thanks in advance!

2010SSRSM6 · 03-21-2012, 03:53 AM

If you are wanting to be "legal", it must remain as it comes from the SC manufacturer to maintain C.A.R.B certification. I'm not sure if Whipple has been given their exemption or not, so you may want to verify.

Cam's are fairly easy to get away with as long as the tune is right. If you have a good tuner, he will be able to keep you legal.

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Jon@MagnaCharger · 03-21-2012, 10:45 AM

Correct. Legally speaking the supercharger must be installed as supplied by the manufacturer and the supplied tune (which is a major part of the EO#) must be untouched to be valid. No custom tuning also means that the stock air box, headers, catalytic converters, camshaft, throttle body, etc. must remain in use and unmodified.

2SSLincolnSS2 · 03-21-2012, 12:30 PM

Visually Im not too worried about it. The main thing was how modified can you get and still pass the sniffer.

SRT10KLLR · 03-21-2012, 10:28 PM

You don't have to smog it until your 6th year and when that comes up just pay $100-300 to have it passed, lol. Also, I read somewhere on here where they changed smog testing to only be OBDII with no more sniffer test. Don't know if it passed yet or what cars are included though.

2010SSRSM6 · 03-21-2012, 10:50 PM

Starting next January, any cars newer then 2000 will not have to do a sniffer test.

I was told that the emissions codes can be disabled in the tune, but I'm not sure if that is accurate.

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2SSLincolnSS2 · 03-22-2012, 12:48 AM

Thanks fellas.

I was unaware and found the thread on AB 2289. Awesome!

03-20-2012, 11:37 PM	#1
2SSLincolnSS2 SoCal Drives: 2011 SS2 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: LA/OC Posts: 182	CA Supercharged Cam Smog OK guys/gals I'm specifically asking about CA smog, but anyone certainly can chime in. I want to know who's supercharged/turbo'd with or w/o a cam (specs mainly duration @ .050 ), LSA etc.) and if you are able to pass smog. Mainly sniffer but visual test is valid also. I'm interested in any FI combo really. I want to cam the motor, and it'll be whipple charged (will purchase tomorrow ) What else...cats, no cats, HF cats, hogged out cats, how does it idle etc. Thanks in advance!

03-21-2012, 03:53 AM	#2
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,558 View My Garage	If you are wanting to be "legal", it must remain as it comes from the SC manufacturer to maintain C.A.R.B certification. I'm not sure if Whipple has been given their exemption or not, so you may want to verify. Cam's are fairly easy to get away with as long as the tune is right. If you have a good tuner, he will be able to keep you legal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

03-21-2012, 10:28 PM	#5
SRT10KLLR Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Down South Posts: 1,497	You don't have to smog it until your 6th year and when that comes up just pay $100-300 to have it passed, lol. Also, I read somewhere on here where they changed smog testing to only be OBDII with no more sniffer test. Don't know if it passed yet or what cars are included though. __________________ 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 RCSB Thunder Road Hemi Sport w/STS Turbo 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 - Silver - Stock 2003 Chevy 1500 RCSB Stepside 400SS - 408 in now awaiting Turbo

03-21-2012, 10:50 PM	#6
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,558 View My Garage	Starting next January, any cars newer then 2000 will not have to do a sniffer test. I was told that the emissions codes can be disabled in the tune, but I'm not sure if that is accurate. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

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03-21-2012, 10:45 AM	#3
Jon@MagnaCharger Drives: Anything Supercharged Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 174	Correct. Legally speaking the supercharger must be installed as supplied by the manufacturer and the supplied tune (which is a major part of the EO#) must be untouched to be valid. No custom tuning also means that the stock air box, headers, catalytic converters, camshaft, throttle body, etc. must remain in use and unmodified.

03-21-2012, 12:30 PM	#4
2SSLincolnSS2 SoCal Drives: 2011 SS2 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: LA/OC Posts: 182	Visually Im not too worried about it. The main thing was how modified can you get and still pass the sniffer.

03-22-2012, 12:48 AM	#7
2SSLincolnSS2 SoCal Drives: 2011 SS2 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: LA/OC Posts: 182	Thanks fellas. I was unaware and found the thread on AB 2289. Awesome!