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    Default List of C.A.R.B Legal/Exempt mods

    This is a list of C.A.R.B Legal/Exempt and Stealty mods for the EVO8/9. This is for all the people who are unsure about what parts are legal and dont want to worry about getting hasseled by the police. So please help and add to this list with parts and their C.A.R.B #'s.

    Link to C.A.R.B site: http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermk...es/amquery.php

    ECU
    -Reflash (stealthy)
    -Custom Tune (stealthy)

    INTAKES
    -any drop in filter (exempt)
    -AEM Intake (#D-392-29)
    -K&N Intake (#D-269-30, 2003-2004 only)
    -HKS RS Intake (#D-186-30)
    -HKS Super Mega Flow Intake (#D-186-31)
    -Injen Intake w/ full IC Piping (#D-476-5)

    INTERCOOLER and IC PIPING
    -SAMCO IC Silicone Hoses (exempt)
    -Injen Hard Pipe Kit (#D-476-5)
    -any unpollished Intercooler (stealthy)

    EXHAUST
    -any Catback exhaust (exempt)
    -OEM looking High Flow Cat (stealthy)

    ENGINE
    -Cams (stealthy but not if really high lift lopey cams and might cause more emissions)
    -Titanium Valve Springs & Retainers (exempt)


    Exempted parts are add-on or modified parts that have undergone an ARB engineering evaluation. If the part or modification is shown to not increase vehicle emissions, it is granted an exemption to emission control system anti-tampering laws. This exemption is called an Executive Order (EO) and allows the modification to be installed on specific emission controlled vehicles. Every Executive Order part or modification has an assigned number that can be verified by Smog Check stations, BAR Referee stations, or by the ARB.


    DEFINITIONS

    • Air Cleaner Modification - modifications to the air cleaner and/or its housing.
    • Air Filter/Intake Modification - open element air filters, modifications to the air flow intake tract, heat risers/preheat ducts.
    • Engine Modification/Engine Change - kits that include multiple engine modifications such as new cylinder heads and camshafts, or boring and stroking; engine changes using an engine certified for another late model vehicle application, with additional engine modifications .
    • Exhaust System/Exhaust Modification - exhaust manifold, exhaust headers, exhaust pipes, crossover pipes, etc.
    • Fuel Line Modification - devices designed to attach to or be inserted in the fuel line.

      Exemptions are no longer required for magnetic devices that are attached to the exterior of the fuel line; these devices have been determined to have no effect on emissions.
    • Fuel System Modification - fuel filters, gas caps, pressure regulators.
    • Intake/Exhaust System - a kit that includes both intake and exhaust components



    Replacement Parts Guidelines - Aftermarket, Performance and Add-On Parts Regulations

    This page last reviewed October 7, 2008

    The following list will help you determine if a part for your vehicle is a replacement part and legal for use on pollution. Check the manufacturer's catalogue to verify vehicle application and look for disclaimers, such as "Not legal for street use in California."

    Air Cleaner
    Most emission controlled vehicles will have an air cleaner that is a closed element type or thermostatically controlled. A replacement air cleaner must meet the same specifications as the original and connect to any emissions equipment that was attached to the original equipment air cleaner. Any replacement air cleaner elements may be used as long as they meet original factory specifications. Any air cleaner that does not meet the original factory specifications requires an Executive Order to be legal for street use.

    Cams
    The manufacturer of replacement cams determines which of their parts are considered replacements for original equipment. These replacement cams are then listed by vehicle year, make, model and engine size in the manufacturer's catalogue. A replacement cam must have exactly the same specifications (grind) as the original part. Cams that have different specifications than the original part require an Executive Order to be legal for street use.

    Carburetors The manufacturer of replacement carburetors determines which of their models are considered replacements for original equipment. These replacement carburetors are then listed by vehicle year, make, model and engine size in the manufacturer's catalogue. Carburetors not listed as replacement parts by their manufacturer must have an Executive Order to be legal for street use.

    Catalytic Converters A legal aftermarket catalyst is one that is listed in an ARB approved manufacturers catalogue for the year, make, model, and engine size of vehicle on which it is being installed. Manufacturers of aftermarket catalytic converters must obtain an Executive Order for their products from the Air Resources Board in order to be listed in an approved catalogue.

    Coils and Ignition Wires Any type of coil or ignition wires may be used as long as they meet original manufacturer specifications.

    Computer Chips
    Replacement computer chips must be an original equipment manufacturer part. Aftermarket computer chips must have an Executive Order to be legal for street use.

    Electronic Ignitions The manufacturer of replacement electronic ignitions determines which of their models are considered replacements for original equipment. These replacement electronic ignitions are then listed by vehicle year, make, model and engine size in the manufacturer's catalogue. Electronic ignitions or electronic point replacement units for vehicles not originally equipped with these items require an Executive Order to be legal for street use. Swapping electronic ignitions from different years, engines, or makes is illegal.

    Distributors
    The manufacturer of a replacement distributor determines which of their models are considered replacements for original equipment. These replacement distributors are then listed by vehicle year, make, model and engine size in the manufacturer's catalogue. Swapping distributors from different years, engines or makes is illegal. Aftermarket distributors that are not listed as replacements for the original part require an Executive Order number to be legal for street use.

    Fuel Injection The manufacturer of replacement fuel injection systems determines which of their systems are considered replacements for original equipment. These replacement fuel injection systems are then listed by vehicle year, make, model and engine size in the manufacturer's catalogue. Fuel injection systems not listed as replacement parts require an Executive Order to be legal. Modifications that change a vehicle from fuel injection to carburetion or from carburetion to fuel injection also require an Executive Order to be legal.

    Fuel Tanks Replacement fuel tanks must be identical to the original part. Add-on fuel tanks, or tanks with greater capacity than the original tank are legal for street use only if they have been issued an Executive Order.

    Heads
    Replacement heads must be identical to the original part. Head swaps from different years, engines or makes are illegal. Aftermarket heads or valve train components that are not made to the same specifications as the original parts require an Executive Order to be legal for street use.

    Headers
    Non-Catalytic Converter Equipped Vehicles

    Headers for non-catalyst equipped vehicles are considered legal replacement parts as long the replacement header allows for the installation of all smog control equipment originally attached to the stock exhaust manifold. Depending on the vehicle, some of the equipment that would normally be attached to the exhaust manifold includes:

    • Air Injectors
    • Heat Shields for the Thermostatic Air Cleaner
    • Heat Risers
    • EGR System Hookups
    • Fuel Evaporation Systems
    Catalytic Converter Equipped Vehicles

    Headers for use on catalytic converter equipped vehicles require an Executive Order to be legal for street use.
    Intake Manifolds The manufacturer of replacement manifolds determines which of their models are considered replacements for original equipment. These replacement manifolds are then listed by vehicle year, make, model and engine size in the manufacturer's catalogue. Replacement manifolds may be made of a different material than the original part, for example polished aluminium instead of cast iron, but the design of the casting must be the same. Any manifold not listed as replacement part by its manufacturer must have an Executive Order to be legal for street use. Carburetor adapter plates are not legal unless they are an integral part of a replacement manifold.

    Other Internal Engine Parts Replacement internal engine parts, such as pistons, rods, or the crank, must be designed to factory specifications. Oversize parts can be used as long as they are within factory tolerances for replacement engine parts. Any part not built within factory specifications requires an Executive Order to be legal for street use.

    Transmission or Transaxle Transmissions and transaxles changes alone are not legal. Transmissions and transaxles can only be changed along with their matching engine. The total engine transmission package must conform to the engine change requirements above.

    Replacement Engines
    Entire engines can be replacement parts. As with any other replacement part, the engine must be identical to the original. If the replacement block or engine is obtained without emissions equipment, all the equipment from the original engine must be installed on the replacement block. If the engine is not identical to the original then it is not a replacement part, instead it is considered an engine change. Engine changes are a modification that must meet certain requirements to be legal (please see "Engine Changes").


    Last edited by gun4hire; 12-18-2009 at 03:07 PM.

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    thanks for sharing these good infos

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    Nice info, I was thinking they might give me crap for my Samco hoses. so they're exempt!
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    The ref would have to be a big a-hole to fail just cuz of the hoses. The rule is any aftermarket part that increases performance,affects emmisions, or alters the stock location of any part (like your IC piping) are illegal. But the hoses dont do anything but help looks and hold boost better so. Just be ready for the ref to look extra hard for other mods cuz when he opens your hood he see's bright blue or red hoses.

    Anybody who is a smog ref out there with advice on this?

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