guy wouldnt smog my car becuase of intake

malteir · 01-05-2014, 11:40 PM

so ive had my 370z nismo for about a good month now and loving it. In my registration process with the car i went to a local smog shop next to my house. The guy opens the hood and goes "i cant smog it" . I asked why and he said that i have an aftermarket intake. which is the K&n typhoon intake(the car already had the intake installed when i bought it). He was claiming its illegal etc and that he would have to find the confirmation code with the DMV. WTF!!!???

Im so confused has anyone had a problem with there intakes? especially k&n? i though all k&n were legal.

dont know what to do?? Or please someone tell me this guy is a dumba!@!#!#

DEpointfive0 · 01-05-2014, 11:43 PM

No señor. I'm sorry to break it to you. But you're the dumb áss this time.
The only intakes I know of that are CARB approved are from Stillen. You get a nice sticker with them saying they are CARB approved and the smog guy sees it and says, OK CARB approved

Sorry, AEM's are as well. Which is funny, because they are owned by K&N

DEpointfive0 · 01-05-2014, 11:46 PM

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This Typhoon Air Intake cannot be sold in California. It is not legal for use in California or other states adopting California emission standards. Check the K&N catalog or website vehicle parts search for specific CARB status.

69-7078TS - K&N Intake Kits, Performance Intake Kit direct from K&N

DEpointfive0 · 01-05-2014, 11:47 PM

What year is your 370Z?

malteir · 01-06-2014, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

What year is your 370Z?

Its a 2010 ... Dam so if they tested it ..it would fail? Or do they just dont want to test it so they don't get in trouble ?

Trips · 01-06-2014, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by malteir

Its a 2010 ... Dam so if they tested it ..it would fail? Or do they just dont want to test it so they don't get in trouble ?

Im curious, Does you registration say that it needs to be smog? or did you just go to see if it would just pass?

Normally NEW cars in Cali don't need a smog for the first 5 years.

If you bought the car the seller is responsible to have it smoged unless he sells it before its due, But that shouldn't be the case for you since its should be till 2015

DMV regulations

Smog Requirements

DEpointfive0 · 01-06-2014, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Trips

Im curious, Does you registration say that it needs to be smog? or did you just go to see if it would just pass?

Normally NEW cars in Cali don't need a smog for the first 5 years.

If you bought the car the seller is responsible to have it smoged unless he sells it before its due, But that shouldn't be the case for you since its should be till 2015

DMV regulations

Smog Requirements

When buying a used car you have to get it smogged regardless of the 5 year rule. And yeah, the seller SHOULD have done it, but most people don't care on such a new car

Trips · 01-06-2014, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

When buying a used car you have to get it smogged regardless of the 5 year rule. And yeah, the seller SHOULD have done it, but most people don't care on such a new car

I kinda figured something like that.

Thank You.

Waiz · 01-05-2014, 11:48 PM

Find another smog shop or go back to stock intakes for the smog

Some shops have told people that they won't smog them here in Cali but the 3 that I have been to have smogged me with my aftermarket intake

malteir · 01-06-2014, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

Find another smog shop or go back to stock intakes for the smog

Some shops have told people that they won't smog them here in Cali but the 3 that I have been to have smogged me with my aftermarket intake

Can you pm the places ...im located near garden grove /huntington beach

DEpointfive0 · 01-05-2014, 11:48 PM

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CARB Approved – E.O. #D-436-21

STILLEN Generation 3 Ultra Long Tube Dual Intake Kit 402852 | STILLEN

synolimit · 01-06-2014, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

STILLEN Generation 3 Ultra Long Tube Dual Intake Kit 402852 | STILLEN

Makes no sense they use a k&n filter.

DEpointfive0 · 01-06-2014, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

Makes no sense they use a k&n filter.

What? What does that have anything to do with anything?
So does the AEM...

synolimit · 01-06-2014, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

What? What does that have anything to do with anything?
So does the AEM...

Changing fuel trims can be affected by the filter element. If they all use K&N they should all be legal or illegal. If they didn't pay for the testing then fine, but why k&n wouldn't makes no sense.

DEpointfive0 · 01-06-2014, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

Changing fuel trims can be affected by the filter element. If they all use K&N they should all be legal or illegal.

... You don't know how it works in CA. Every design needs to get CARB approved. Doesn't have a god damn thing to do with the type or brand or design of filter. It's intake system as a whole. K&N is just popular because it's popular.

01-05-2014, 11:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
malteir Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: OC Posts: 119 Drives: 370z nismo Rep Power: 12	guy wouldnt smog my car becuase of intake so ive had my 370z nismo for about a good month now and loving it. In my registration process with the car i went to a local smog shop next to my house. The guy opens the hood and goes "i cant smog it" . I asked why and he said that i have an aftermarket intake. which is the K&n typhoon intake(the car already had the intake installed when i bought it). He was claiming its illegal etc and that he would have to find the confirmation code with the DMV. WTF!!!??? Im so confused has anyone had a problem with there intakes? especially k&n? i though all k&n were legal. dont know what to do?? Or please someone tell me this guy is a dumba!@!#!#

01-05-2014, 11:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	No señor. I'm sorry to break it to you. But you're the dumb áss this time. The only intakes I know of that are CARB approved are from Stillen. You get a nice sticker with them saying they are CARB approved and the smog guy sees it and says, OK CARB approved Sorry, AEM's are as well. Which is funny, because they are owned by K&N Gibby1113 and Omnibeelzemo like this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language: Last edited by DEpointfive0; 01-05-2014 at 11:47 PM.

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Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 460	Find another smog shop or go back to stock intakes for the smog Some shops have told people that they won't smog them here in Cali but the 3 that I have been to have smogged me with my aftermarket intake DEpointfive0 likes this.

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