Engine Intake and CARB Exempt

Intake and CARB Exempt

I know if you I buy an AEM short ram it's CARB exempt....

But what does that exactly mean? Why am I spending more money for that? Is it for the smog check? There are some cheapo intakes on ebay that advertise "CARB exempt" but i'm a little skeptical about that.

Thanks ahead of time

u need it for california..which you're in

Aftermarket parts manufacturers who make nonstock performance parts for engines, the fuel, ignition or exhaust systems must apply for special certification for any parts they want to sell as being emissions-legal. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has been the leading government body in this respect, so most submit their proposals to CARB.

First, they must submit detailed proof in the form of laboratory dyno test that document their part does not have an adverse effect on exhaust emissions. These tests are very expensive and must conform with specified test procedures. CARB then reviews the data and may or may not ask for additional information and/or testing. If the product meets CARB's criteria, CARB issues an "executive order" (EO) number (also called an "exemption" number) certifying that the part is in compliance with the applicable clean air rules.

An EO number means the component can be legally manufactured, distributed, sold and installed on a street driven vehicle in the state of California. It also means the component is legally acceptable in all 50 states because the federal Environmental Protection Agency also recognizes the CARB exemption program as meeting their "Memorandum 1A" requirements for certifying emissions legal parts.

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* Look for wording on the box that says the product is emissions legal or emissions certified for street use in compliance with the EPA and/or CARB rules.

* Look for the EO (executive order) exemption number issued by the California Air Resources Board on the box, product or in the catalog. Remember, the product must have an EO number to be street legal.

* If there is no EO number and one is required to be street-legal, it cannot be legally installed on a street-driven vehicle.

hurray for no emitions 8)

im glade im out of california. They are installing smog camaras soon in california.

Terrible huh? So Arizona doesn't have SMOG either? THat's good, just like FLorida. That means, you guys can pretty much buy any type of headers, no cat convertors if you like, no emission control junk on there? If I lived in one of those states, whew, you can't imagine the things I would do to my Corolla. I have a lot of money saved up now (it helps to move back in with your parents ). I can't do too much with my car because of all the restrictions here in California.

That's why I am considering to buy an STi next year without having to mod too much. Unless, there is a better car coming out.

Well with the V10 trend i wouldn't be suprised if Subaru will come out with one lol. Whats stupid about this V10 crap is gas prices are only going to keep going up...

I use to be a subaru fan till i got my 240

Well in arizona we have smog but its not very strict. I live in the mountians where there isn't enough people to have smog. In tucson there is that 1200hp supra running around. Then he sold it and is now building another one i guess.

which intakes are CARB exempt?

AEM? Injen? any others?

there's a seller of an INJEN CAI in the for sale area. But he spray painted it black and said there was not CARB exemption info...

TRD also passes all test... if i would get a CAi i would get the Injen or TRD... they have a very goodrep

the only two intakes that has a CARB exemption that I know of is AEM and TRD regardless if they are short ram or CAI. TRD doesn't even make a short ram but these two manuafacturers are legal. So if you need street legal stuff, get one of these two intakes.

Thanks! I was wondering if injen was exempt or not...
I'm going to save up to buy an AEM short Ram. I can't wait! Unless someone is going to sell theirs????? anyone? hehehe =D