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Shorty headers...Cali emissions???

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EPIK

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I was interested in putting some shorty headers on my 96 GT,but I live in Cali,and the only CARB legal ones are the JBA's which are over $500. My question is,if I get some non CARB legal ones like the Ford racing, will I fail a smog test? Also,how much better is the JBA quality because they cant be that much better than the FRPP because those are also 409 stainless and about $250 cheaper? I think JBA just charges so much because they know what that CARB certification is worth...I mean who wants to take off there headers every 2 years 4 a smog? If anyone has any info,hook it up cause Im dying to get my x-pipe on and this header issue is holding me up...Thanks
 

EPIK

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I know there has got to be at least 1 person from cali in here that can help me out.....
 

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of course you'll fail if the headers aren't CARB approved and the tech does a visual and is doing his/her job.
 
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bdcardinal

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if the headers dont have a CARB EO number on them then they are illegal and you will fail if you have them. honestly if you took it to my place i would fail you. the idea of bribing or letting a car slip by has gone down because of the massive fines imposed on the smog shops.
 
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bdcardinal

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o and the x pipe will also fail smog. there are no legal midpipes in CA except for the stock one.
 
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