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Can a turbo car pass emissions?

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KingDiamond

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If I put a turbo in my mustang could I pass emssions?
 
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Road_Runna

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I don't think you can.
Their aren't any turbo kits out their with a CARB numbers, or anything of the sorts.

But then again, their are always crooked Emissions and Inspections people, who would gladlly pass your car for an extra 20.
 
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Fast94Cobra

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none have crab numbers but they still might be able to pass. ive heard of people passing without cats, so i bet it's possible
 

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If you just have to pass a sniff test, then yes you can pass with a turbo. Most places outside of Kalifornia don't require CARB numbers for every aftermarket part on the car.
 

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no place outside of California should require a CARB #....the first letter in CARB stands for CALIFORNIA....if tuned properly there is NO REASON a turbo car would not pass a sniffer test....if done really right i bet you could pass the California sniffer test as well but you would fail visual the second they popped the hood....


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mo_dingo

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The visual test is only to make sure the A.I.R. system is still intact. As long as you leave your EGR/SMOG attached, then you should be fine! Otherwise that's gotta be a bitch to disassemble every year!
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The problem with turbo kits is most dont allow you to keep the smog pump. I believe the only kit out there is the TTI one which allows you to keep the smog.

You may be able to set up an electric smog pump though.
 
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