Will a CARB legal intake pass smog?

In order to pass California’s smog check requirement, engines must pass both a visual inspection and a “sniffer” (emissions measuring) test before it is allowed to legally drive on public roads. A cold air intake without a CARB-approved EO number will not pass a visual smog inspection.

Why is K&N illegal in California?

Air Resources Board investigators discovered that K&N Engineering, based in Riverside, Calif., sold performance parts that had not received exemptions from California’s emissions control system anti-tampering laws. California law prohibits the advertising, sales or installation of parts that modify vehicle emissions …

Will a K&N intake pass smog?

Unless it has a C.A.R.B. approval number on it or C.A.R.B. letter stating that model number is approved it will not pass smog.

Is the Cobb SF intake CARB legal?

It’s C.A.R.B. legal, which is great for me in CA.

Are intakes legal in California?

This intake system is legal for street use in most states. However, it is not legal for sale or street use in California and the above states that have adopted California Emissions Standards under Section 177 of the Federal Clean Air Act of 1970.

Are aftermarket intakes illegal in California?

Cold air intakes, for example, are illegal in Arizona, California, New York, Pennsylvania, and several other states if they don’t carry a CARB Executive Order (EO) number.

Why are some air filters illegal in California?

In October 2010, the state of California banned the sale of some ozone-generating air purifiers, citing research suggesting that they can emit relatively substantional amounts of the powerful lung irritant.

Is K&N legal in California?

K&N Intake Kits – Are they street legal? This intake system is legal for street use in most states. However, it is not legal for sale or street use in California and the above states that have adopted California Emissions Standards under Section 177 of the Federal Clean Air Act of 1970.

Does Cobb intake void warranty?

Installing or simply plugging in your Cobb AP won’t void anything. Changing your map may cause the dealer to not cover a specific repair if they find it’s directly related to any change you made. Nothing will will ‘void’ your warranty though.

What does SF mean in intake?

short flow? “SF” is only used by cobb to denote a SRI iirc.

Can I order a cold air intake in California?

Why are intakes illegal in California?

Outside of the possibility that cold air intake systems can contribute in more cases of speeding, the basis for its illegal status in states like Arizona, California, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and others rests on its violation of the California Emissions Standards under Section 177 of the …

Where is the CARB EO number on a k & n intake?

A decal with CARB EO number for these parts must be displayed in the engine bay to satisfy smog inspection requirements. All K&N 57 series intakes for North American vehicles have received CARB EO numbers and are street legal in all 50 states.

Is the K & N 57 intake system street legal?

All K&N 57 series intakes for North American vehicles have received CARB EO numbers and are street legal in all 50 states. Some intake systems we sell beginning with the prefixes 63-, 69-, 77, & RK- are not legal for use in California and other states adopting CARB emission standards.

When do you get an EO number from Carb?

If the system meets the regulatory requirements, CARB will issue an Executive Order (EO) number. This number, when referenced, will inform a smog inspector that the intake system does not cause the vehicle to be in violation of state emissions standards. EO numbers are assigned for a specific part number on a specific vehicle.

When do you need a resubmission to CARB?

When a new year of the vehicle is released, a resubmission to CARB is required. The time required to go through the regulatory process can be lengthy and there is no guarantee the system will be found acceptable for each successive vehicle model year.