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Originally Posted by s13feen
I drive an s13 and live in San Diego California. I've asked lots of people these questions and always hear different things, so I was wondering if anyone has the real full scoop. So my questions are.
Can sr20s still pass California smog requirments?
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No it can not. Not legally anyways. Only way is to have someone do it illegally.
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If sr20s pass smog are they legal to have in your car?
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You will get a state referee ticket if the police feel that your car doesn't pass California emission standards.
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If you have a turbo on any motor in California, is it illegal?
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If it cam factory, it is not illegal. Or if it is a C.A.R.B certified kit. None of which are available for 240's.
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If not what are the guidlines and processes you go through to legalize it?
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Long story short, there isn't any. A member on here went through great lengths to legalize the sr20, and in the end he was shot down by the government.
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If you receive a ref ticket what are the consequences and prosess you through?
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Worst case, they tow your car. Most likely, they give you a state ref ticket which deems your car illegal to drive on the road until you pass the state ref test. If you are caught driving the car around before you state ref it, your car can be towed and or you will receive a misdemeanor for driving it around.
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How much is a ref ticket and if you don't pass, do you just pay a fine, or do you get flagged?
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I'd say expect to spend upwards to $700. If you pay the fine, it is the same as admitting guilt, and the whole situation pretty much goes away. If you pass the state ref, it is only like $15 or so.
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What is the California law on exhaust noise, what decible levels?
And where do you get your decible levels tested?
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One law states that it can't be louder than 85db or something. But another law states that it is illegal to have modified exhaust of any type.