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Drift_This · 04-28-2011, 11:12 AM

Can SR20s pass smog? Sr20s will not pass smog. You might be able to pass sniffer but visual is an instant fail. Only SR that will pass is the NA FWD version out of the Infiniti g20, but good luck with getting the enigine, emissions system, and wiring harness/ecu into and working with your car.

If sr20s pass smog are they legal? Not at all for a road going vehicle since it was never offered in the U.S. as a motor option. If your s13 is only for off-road use, i.e. track car, then you can put in whatever motor you like.

If you have a turbo on any car is it illegal? No. Many stock vehicles come from the factory turbocharged. For example the FD RX-7, Supra, WRX, and the Evo.

If not what are the guidelines to legalize it? You would need to make sure the turbo kit going on your car is a CARB exempted kit. I know of only one that is for the KA24DE motor, but was only CARB'd for the s14. So to put this in your s13 and still be legal you will need to swap in an s14 motor, emissions system, wiring harness and ecu. After that you will need to take the car to a state ref and have it BAR'd as and s14 from then on.

If you receive a ref ticket what are the consequence and process? Too hard to really narrow it down but the most common ones are a fine, car being deamed not road worthy, and impounding of vehicle. I would really contact your local law enforcement and/or state ref to get a more exact answer. The process is usually your get pulled over, get a ticket, cry about it for a while, correct the violation a day before the deadline, get an extension, take it to the state ref the day before the extension is up, go to court to prove you fixed the violation, and then you pay a $25 fine.

How much is a ref ticket if don't pass and what happens? Once again this varies from volition to violation. My exhauts tickets were quoted to be between $300 and $500+. So it's hard to give an exact answer. What happens is your vehicle will still be flagged as a non-road worthy vehicle until the violation is corrected. Also, your vehicle will be impounded if you are pulled over again before the violation is corrected.

What is the CA exhaust db level and where can I get it tested? The legal db level for your vehicle is 95 dbs. To get it tested you would need to male an appointment with your local state ref.

Guess it's a good thing I used to work for a registered importer and got a shit ton of tickets. Lol

Hope this helps you out.

04-28-2011, 11:12 AM	#9
Drift_This Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA Age: 39 Posts: 650 Trader Rating: (4)	Can SR20s pass smog? Sr20s will not pass smog. You might be able to pass sniffer but visual is an instant fail. Only SR that will pass is the NA FWD version out of the Infiniti g20, but good luck with getting the enigine, emissions system, and wiring harness/ecu into and working with your car. If sr20s pass smog are they legal? Not at all for a road going vehicle since it was never offered in the U.S. as a motor option. If your s13 is only for off-road use, i.e. track car, then you can put in whatever motor you like. If you have a turbo on any car is it illegal? No. Many stock vehicles come from the factory turbocharged. For example the FD RX-7, Supra, WRX, and the Evo. If not what are the guidelines to legalize it? You would need to make sure the turbo kit going on your car is a CARB exempted kit. I know of only one that is for the KA24DE motor, but was only CARB'd for the s14. So to put this in your s13 and still be legal you will need to swap in an s14 motor, emissions system, wiring harness and ecu. After that you will need to take the car to a state ref and have it BAR'd as and s14 from then on. If you receive a ref ticket what are the consequence and process? Too hard to really narrow it down but the most common ones are a fine, car being deamed not road worthy, and impounding of vehicle. I would really contact your local law enforcement and/or state ref to get a more exact answer. The process is usually your get pulled over, get a ticket, cry about it for a while, correct the violation a day before the deadline, get an extension, take it to the state ref the day before the extension is up, go to court to prove you fixed the violation, and then you pay a $25 fine. How much is a ref ticket if don't pass and what happens? Once again this varies from volition to violation. My exhauts tickets were quoted to be between $300 and $500+. So it's hard to give an exact answer. What happens is your vehicle will still be flagged as a non-road worthy vehicle until the violation is corrected. Also, your vehicle will be impounded if you are pulled over again before the violation is corrected. What is the CA exhaust db level and where can I get it tested? The legal db level for your vehicle is 95 dbs. To get it tested you would need to male an appointment with your local state ref. Guess it's a good thing I used to work for a registered importer and got a shit ton of tickets. Lol Hope this helps you out.