Reviving a dead topic however, what exactly do the smog laws say? It was brought to my attention and got me thinking does it actually say you can't have twins/aftermarket turbo or does it say all your emissions stuff has to be on IE egr, cat and so on?
2010 Diesel Smog Tests in CA
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CARB Triggers New Certification Procedure for Diesel Performance Parts
SEMA has just received information from California Air Resources Board (CARB) on their new test procedure and related requirements to obtain Executive Orders (E.O.s) for emissions-related diesel performance parts. Of note is CARB’s development of a “Parts in Progress List” that identifies companies having submitted all traditional E.O. applications materials but who must now address additional requirements. By following the required steps, parts will be prevented from causing failure of the smog-check test.
This new program provides an opportunity for diesel parts manufacturers to submit all E.O. application materials and include responses to additional questions to be asked by CARB. Upon successful completion of this initial process, applicants will be given one year to conduct the required emissions tests and obtain E.O.s (beginning July 1, 2010 and ending July 1, 2011) during which time no diesel vehicle equipped with parts in the certification process (Part in Progress List) will fail the visual portion of the CA Bureau of Automotive Repair’s (BAR’s) smog-check test. The deadline for being included on the “Parts in Progress List” is July 1, 2010, after which a company will not qualify for the one-year period to obtain certification.
To view the current CARB “Parts in Progress List,” go to www.arb.ca.gov, click on “aftermarket parts,” identify and click on the “Parts in Progress” link and the current list should appear. CARB will be updating this list on a continuing basis, adding the names and products of companies who have qualified for the program. The BAR smog-check stations will be referencing this part of the CARB website to identify products that will not cause failure of the smog-check’s visual portion.
SEMA has just received information from California Air Resources Board (CARB) on their new test procedure and related requirements to obtain Executive Orders (E.O.s) for emissions-related diesel performance parts. Of note is CARB’s development of a “Parts in Progress List” that identifies companies having submitted all traditional E.O. applications materials but who must now address additional requirements. By following the required steps, parts will be prevented from causing failure of the smog-check test.
This new program provides an opportunity for diesel parts manufacturers to submit all E.O. application materials and include responses to additional questions to be asked by CARB. Upon successful completion of this initial process, applicants will be given one year to conduct the required emissions tests and obtain E.O.s (beginning July 1, 2010 and ending July 1, 2011) during which time no diesel vehicle equipped with parts in the certification process (Part in Progress List) will fail the visual portion of the CA Bureau of Automotive Repair’s (BAR’s) smog-check test. The deadline for being included on the “Parts in Progress List” is July 1, 2010, after which a company will not qualify for the one-year period to obtain certification.
To view the current CARB “Parts in Progress List,” go to www.arb.ca.gov, click on “aftermarket parts,” identify and click on the “Parts in Progress” link and the current list should appear. CARB will be updating this list on a continuing basis, adding the names and products of companies who have qualified for the program. The BAR smog-check stations will be referencing this part of the CARB website to identify products that will not cause failure of the smog-check’s visual portion.
Some cute crap in that aftermarket products list....
like Banks intercoolers?
So they are saying an intercooler is an emissions system part? :spit::spit::spit::thumb::thumb:
Gonna have to go to the bank and get some Benjamins out when its time to smog.
like Banks intercoolers?
So they are saying an intercooler is an emissions system part? :spit::spit::spit::thumb::thumb:
Gonna have to go to the bank and get some Benjamins out when its time to smog.
mmm actually...yes...it is...
look at the VECI sticker on any turbocharged vehicle, if it has an intercooler, "CAC" is listed clearly on the sticker among the other emissions devices that the engine has (EGR, DFI, DOC, DPF, TC, OC, SCR, among others)
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As an aftermarket equipment manufacturer I have been studying this rather intently. I get periodic updates from CARB and SEMA.
As it stands now, the bottom line is, if it is an aftermarket piece of equipment and it is not on the list for pending approval, (meaning the manufacturer submitted the necessary EO application) it can be assumed to have a negative impact on emissions output and the technician can/should fail you.
As it stands now, the bottom line is, if it is an aftermarket piece of equipment and it is not on the list for pending approval, (meaning the manufacturer submitted the necessary EO application) it can be assumed to have a negative impact on emissions output and the technician can/should fail you.
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just got my registration renewal today
:rofl: thats cheap
