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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 12:37 AM
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49-state compliant headers?

So I have my whole exhaust planed out, except the headers.
I found these Hedman Headers, 460 88-95 at Bronco Graveyard, but they say the following:
  • Not legal for sale or use in California on pollution controlled motor vehicles
  • Includes parts necessary to retain emission devices. (49 State).
And I live in CA. Whats the difference between CA and the rest of the world?
 
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 01:14 AM
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California has more stringent emissions and smog regulations. Basically, with those headers, you won't be able to get your truck registered or pass inspection. You need 50 state compliant headers, or "CARB" compliant ones.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 04:44 AM
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Pretty much the only difference is that 50 state parts have been tested and proven that emissions characteristics are not altered with the part. The part may not have any effect on emissions, but until it has been tested and given a CARB exemption number, it's evil in California.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by gweeds
And I live in CA. Whats the difference between CA and the rest of the world?
if you live there and do not know then it will be impossible to explain it to you.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by quicklook2
if you live there and do not know then it will be impossible to explain it to you.
Yeah, I'm quite aware that the state has its issues, wacked out people living in trees, the terminator as the governor, etc... But you'd be surprised that there are plenty of pockets of 'normal' people who actually work for a living, etc...

And when I search for "Carb certified headers" I get a "honda civic parts store" link! Ooh noes!
 
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 09:39 AM
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you just were not searching right.

here: JBA Performance Exhaust
 
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 09:47 AM
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See here... Headers - summitracing.com

The Gibson and Thorley products that have the fittings for the AIR injection and EGR are CARB legal.. they're also the most expensive..
 
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