john travolta

hello guys, im new to the forum, i just wanted to know if i can pass the smog check with a non stock intake filter, i want to buy a skun2 or a password intake filter for my honda, but not sure if ill pass the smog they said it has to be legal in the state of CA

this is the one that i want

Details about: Password JDM Carbon Fiber Intake 06-10 Honda Civic Si PWCPC-FGX-KRC

97emsedan

As long as the factory Catalytic Converter and O2 sensors are in place you will pass. The intake side won't change anything.

CuteAccord

You won't pass smog in CA with either of those intakes, as they are not smog legal. Don't listen to the idiot that responded.

john travolta

thanks for responding, so should i buy the stock one ? the original
kind of hard to find it : (

CuteAccord

I'm an OEM sort of guy, so I would say 'yes.' You could probably find a used one on eBay/Craigslist and then throw a K&N filter in there and call it a day. Contrary to what many people say, you won't get much power with just an intake. In fact, most of the time you actually lose power. The best thing about an aftermarket is just the sound it makes.

EDIT - If you can't find a used OEM intake or want to go aftermarket, make sure the aftermarket intake is "CARB Legal." If it has a CARB Legal certification, it will very likely pass smog.

97emsedan

I keep forgetting about the CARB rules...I apologize for not being more broad minded. I live in Canada where as long as the exhaust emissions controls are maintained, emissions are within specs...

DaveSi677

Take a chill pill no need to call anybody names

john travolta

ty guys for helping, i decided to buy the original part from agency new
really expensive but what ever, ill just pass the smog then ill put back the one i have, i think i might have to change my headers wich are aftermarket too, and the engine is altered too LooL, no more street races for me : (

CuteAccord

Right. I forgot this is elementary school and I should not use bad words. Sorry.

DaveSi677

It has nothing to do with bad words but the tone of your message... why call someone an idiot when they made a mistake for?

Also why are you so sensitive about it for? Is it cause I was pointing out you were as much of idiot too???

CuteAccord

Wow...can't tell if you're trolling me. I guess you missed the sarcasm in my post. Have a nice day.

grumblemarc

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I know I missed it. Because it's nowhere to be found.

In the future guys, call the nearest smog or ref station and get the information straight from the horses mouth.