Coming to SoCal with new 370 (SMOG?)
 

Hi Everyone,

We are going to buy a 2010 370Z in maryland and probably move to SoCal this summer.

Due to California laws we have to SMOG the car (MD does not have 50 state car).

My question is:

-Do you think I would have to have anything in the car changed+added to pass smog? (catalytic converter, oxygen sensor...etc)

Thanks

simple yes!! the Z is 50 state legal

Probably wouldn't hurt to call them and see what/if there is anything you have to have ready before you register the car here. I'd probably call the CA DMV too. You only want to wait in that line 1 time and not ever have to come back! I think they will want to inspect the car before approving.

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CA DMV For Out Of State

I had called the DMV but they were no help, they just read me whats on the website which had little info. I am going to try to cal Nissan and see if they can confirm 370z is 50 state car.

Thanks:tiphat:

You didn't mention what types of mods you have. If you have a turbo installed then you will not pass. If you have anything other than stock cats, then you will not pass. Other than that you will be fine. I heard Kinetix makes a passable cat but who knows until you try it.

I bought my Z in Oklahoma and passed Cali's smog test with no problem when registering my car here. Also, the DMV didn't even bother asking for my smog test papers. I'm guessing the test station reported it to the DMV for me?

-We wont have any mods in the car, it will be as is.

-Its good to know Oklahoma car passed smog in LA.

-Nissan did confirm that 370z is not a 50 state car.

Thanks

CORRECTION: (and an apology to "Triple's" for doubting him),

Nissan is a 50 state car, we had spoken with a Nissan rep that wasn't well informed. Up on further search we found the 50 state+Cal ULEV stickers. A more informed rep at Nissan also confirmed the information via the VIN.

Thanks everyone.

Don't we have 5 years before we have to worry about a smog anyway?

Has anyone in CA who has mods on their Z done a smog test yet?

Exactly no smog till 2015

Even if they did smog u its cheap and a definite pass

I bought my car in Georgia and had Stillen gen3 CAI and Stillen CBE exhaust installed and passed CA's smog test in 2010. You shouldn't have any issues