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View Full Version : Interesting CAI loophole for guys in California


Dusty_Hale
09-25-2009, 12:45 PM
Just throwing this out there, but, if you build a cold air intake and you DO NOT PHYSICALLY MOVE THE MAF OR VAM then a smog facility shouldn't fail you on the visual inspection. So, as long as your MAF or VAM is not physically moved, and your NoX doesn't go up due to a possible lean condition caused by the intake, then you should be fine for emissions. I will obtain a copy, and post it here, of the actual language used in the state emissions regulations that allows for this loophole to exist.

John Firestone
09-26-2009, 04:56 PM
I wonder if the part might still require a CARB exemption. I notice that their exemption database (http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/devices/amquery.php) includes air filter / intake modifications. :frown: