XSeT

Hey guys, I just failed a smog test b/c of my AEM intake -_-. I passed emissions and everything else except for the visual inspection and was wondering what my options are to pass?

Thanks!

mscamp02

iTrader: (3)

for the intake? I think they may have just screwed you

Huey52

iTrader: (2)

Yep. You can't fail emissions or a "visual inspection" due to a cold air intake. Go elsewhere.

kster

If the intake isn't CARB legal, you have two options:
1. put the stock one back on
2. find a smog check place that is willing to look the other way

expo1

Your Intake has a CARB EO #, show them this page and any proof that your intake is the one listed.

kster

Good find expo1.

OP, you should also contact AEM and get a replacement CARB EO# sticker to place on the intake. It will save you the hassle for the next smog check.

Huey52

iTrader: (2)

True that it has a CARB number Expo, but the OP may not want to advertize: "* NOTE: Legal in California only for racing vehicles which may never be used upon a highway", of which I was unaware.

NgoRX8

iTrader: (1)

Its still CARB approved, so go back to them and show them the certificate or tell them the carb number.

XSeT

wow thanks alot guys, ill go back this thursday and see how it goes =]

volcomx31

iTrader: (4)

you should have passed.

AJ's Shinka

How hard is it to put the stock airbox in?

Huey52

iTrader: (2)

^ not that hard (leave the cone filter forward of the engine bay in place), but still, shouldn't be necessary to pass inspection.

MA has the same emissions requirements as CA and I've not heard of anyone here failing an inspection due to a CAI.

kster

MA doesn't have the CARB exemption requirement for modified emission parts; this which will cause one to fail the smog test during the visual inspection.

EDZRIDE

iTrader: (1)

^ +1

Huey52

iTrader: (2)

D'oh

Well, thanks to expo1 you now have the CARB exemption number, so ....