hey guys I was wondering if anybodys turbo build is CA emission compliable... I have doubts but worth a shot lol. thanks in advance

 

short answer, no

long answer, laws are "flexible"

 

should have added except visual...

 

You can use Cobb AP to get rid of CELs. As far as the visual I think you have three options:
1. Take the turbo off before inspection
2. Find a creative way to make the engine bay look stock with the turbo on
3. Find a "flexible shop"

Good luck!

 

^^
Well, you may be able to make the engine bay look stock, but you'll have a hard time to make the engine sound stock...
I say the only way (without uninstalling the turbo which is a pain of course) is #3.

 

Boosted 8's in Socal

User names: Ngorx8, \\konig\\, gregs

^ask those guys

 

what are you talking about? None of those cars are boosted. Turbo RX8's are illegal in CA according to C.A.R.B.....


as people have said already:
you'll never pass the visual without being very creative
you also won't pass the sniffer test without a catalytic converter which most remove with the turbo.