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Posted by Big Dave (Member # 13142) on :
 
Just found this out from ford, the shorty headers by Ford Racing are not CA smog legal. Just thought I'd share, pretty bummed about that because I was told that since they are ford parts they would be considered OEM replacements. But, they aren't.
 

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Posted by egress (Member # 13128) on :
 
You need a new smog shop.
 

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Posted by fordfiveoh (Member # 13107) on :
 
I have those on mine too but luckily the smog guy let's me slide with those on. Just gotta find the right shop I guess
 

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Posted by Big Dave (Member # 13142) on :
 
ha....I'm listening, Kev
 

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Posted by Bent70 (Member # 9694) on :
 
Had the same issue, went with some hookers. And bbk with the 351w....no eo# on them, but bbks website states a number...so who knows at least I tried.
 

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Posted by Marks93 (Member # 11130) on :
 
My MAC's have a plate welded on the drivers side with the CARB # engraved on it.

That is a bummer. You'd think Ford be in compliance with smog laws.

Put the stockers back on just for the smog check. I know...what a pain! I have some if you want them.

[ 2014-08-19, 05:40 PM: Message edited by: Marks93 ]
 

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Posted by Duncan Motors (Member # 7045) on :
 
they look so stock in there raw metal form, i never say anything, i say there stock , cause they dam near are looking stock.
 

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Posted by warhorse58gt (Member # 7702) on :
 
Carb # are just a way California Air research board extorts money from companies.
 

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Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
Parts only need CARB numbers if they are not designed as a direct OEM factory replacement part. For instance, the Edelbrock Performer 5.0 RPM II (#7123) intake does not have a CARB number, but is emissions legal as it is designed as a factory replacement part. You'll see similar statements as the one below for certain headers and distributors. If those headers have a Ford part number, I would argue that they are OEM replacement parts.

http://www.jegs.com/InstallationInstructions/300/350/350-7123.pdf

"Emissions Systems:
This manifold is intended as a direct replacement for the factory intake manifold. All emissions related factory components are to be retained and functional. The manifold is, therefore, legal for street use in all 50 states, and no C.A.R.B. E.O. number is required. Check local laws for requirements"

[ 2014-08-20, 06:14 PM: Message edited by: wilit ]
 

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Posted by FivePTSlow (Member # 7682) on :
 

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Originally posted by Big Dave:
Just found this out from ford, the shorty headers by Ford Racing are not CA smog legal. Just thought I'd share, pretty bummed about that because I was told that since they are ford parts they would be considered OEM replacements. But, they aren't.

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I had a smog shop tell me my painted stock headers weren't smog legal years ago. Went to a different shop & they had no problem with my painted stock headers.
 

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Posted by KARATExxCHUCK (Member # 12851) on :
 
I was talking to my smog guy about shorty headers..

Long story short, he said he can't tell the difference from shorty headers and long tube headers!! Hahahaha


 

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