there is a list of exceptions to this rule, garyc was talking about this a while back, i saw that Magnaflow is allowed to still sell HFC's



http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermk...xemptcat09.pdf

 

yes, but not for our cars.
>.<

.. I think. at least, not if your car is 2005+
:-\

 

ya i saw that its only for 03, 04 gs.. ***ol cali laws.. any word on like why they are illegal now? i know why for test pipes

 

just a quick question, i was planning on getting borla exhaust system, would this be illegal?

 

^ As long as it's a cat-back system, then you're fine, regarding this law.

However, you may no longer pass emissions if you're in Cali.

 

exhausts arent any problem as long as they aint loud as ****

 

^ +1

dont drive like an Azz and you wont have any issues with a cat back exhaust..

as far as the HFCs... yes they are illegal.. but check the marketplace... lol

if you want some that is.. and some do pass the Smog test.. but are still ILLEGAL to have on your car.. specially if your stinking up the place with gas fumes.. some cops will notice others wont bother..

 

Bluevelvet.....so you're saying HFCs stink up the place? Please explain

 

Hfcs don't stink up... If they do you will barely notice it...

Test pipes will stink up... To where its more noticeable by cops


But as a person you can live with it

 

That's good to know.

I guess now the question is which HFC stinks less and passes the smog test!!!!!

 

o0o0o000o0o it's illegal now in Cali.....Cool, nice to know. just installed mine couple weeks ago and love the gains!

 

Hopefully members understand that high flows don't meet specifications of emission efficiency, thats how they flow higher with less restrictions.

Kind of like using 1990 model year cats on a 2000+ models

 

Magnaflow is selling their replacement for ORB II cats which will include a
CARB number. I believe if you go to their web site the part number is already
listed. Yes, they are legal HFC's for our G35 coupes/sedans and flow 35%
better than OEM or so they say! But I will no longer recommend using
any Magnaflow products since they laid off their sales force which included my son Chris....screw em I didn't like there exhaust systems anyway....
Gary

 

Wow... sorry to hear that Gary. What kind of work did he do for them?

 

so there are carb legal cats?