Smog question for California cars (headers)

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Oct 9, 2003 | 07:04 PM

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DougSilver

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Originally posted by G's Z28-LT1
I just got my car smogged 3 weeks ago with slp headers...WHAT A PAIN. True, it all depends on where you go/where you live but my smog tech spent 30 + mins VISUALLY inspecting my car. He asked for a Carb # and I pointed him to the sticker. He then proceeded to look up the card # to validate it. He kept on asking me "have you done andy other modifications?" All that and my car passed with flying colors.

What I would suggest is to call up SLP, tell them you bought some of their headers and tell them you need replacement stickers because you're kit didn't come with them. That should get you to pass the visual.

Actually--I was one step ahead of you. I emailed SLP that I was buying a used set of their headers. I hinted around that I would need a CARB number--if I can get a sticker that would even be better (I can find all the CARB numbers I like on the CARB website).

Oct 9, 2003 | 08:03 PM

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Johnnynsac

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Originally posted by z28marine
Arent the ASM headers mid length? they are almost as long as longtubes but dont move the cat?

They do move the cat

Oct 9, 2003 | 08:09 PM

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Bud M

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I've never heard of Watson headers. Do you have any pictures?

Oct 9, 2003 | 09:01 PM

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DougSilver

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I'll try to take some digital photos but I've never tried posting pictures on the web. These are coated headers and are distinctive due to the single flange that connects all the tubes (versus individual flanges). These particular headers were also originally carried by Doug Rippie and the quality looks very good. I think Watson is more known for some longtubes they made for ZR-1 Vettes. Watson no longer makes headers but they have a website (www.watsoneng.com).

Oct 9, 2003 | 09:37 PM

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Bud M

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You can post photos at Yahoo! Click on the photos link.

Oct 10, 2003 | 04:51 PM

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sherwinZ28

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I'm with most of the other SLP header guys...my car passed with no problems. Went to my local Arco gas station and had it smogged...he just looked for the cats and tested the car. Passed with no problems. I do have a problem now though.

Oct 10, 2003 | 09:14 PM

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bigdreamZ

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From: Los Angeles, CA

Sherwin you passed with the XE230/236 cam? I would love to have that cam but i am afraid of it not passing, if you passed with it I am getting it now, lol.

Oct 12, 2003 | 06:49 PM

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sherwinZ28

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Nope passed before the cam swap...my car is do for smog at the end of this year so I will see how that goes. I'm guessing I'm going to have to make the car non-op until I find a "hook up".