Can supercharged 993 pass CA smog test
05-03-2007, 09:55 PM
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my old bmw 540 was supercharged. It didn't pass visual at the 1st shop. $100 later plus smog cert fee at the 2nd shop and I was good to go. A very small price to pay considering what you're going to pay for a supercharger anyway.
05-04-2007, 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by America
I believe they looking for aftermarket exhausts and to see if the cats are still installed. You don't want a loud exhaust is Cali.
) nor about my airbox 
A lot are generally clueless about rear engine Porsches and some will look for cats under the middle part of the car
05-04-2007, 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by America
A supercharged car will not pass the smog or visual test, but I found out not too many smog center know very much about Porsches. If they ask "is the engine a 12 cylinder" its a good bet you will pass with a supercharger. I believe they looking for aftermarket exhausts and to see if the cats are still installed. You don't want a loud exhaust is Cali.
my old car passed a few smogs with fabspeed supercups on.......you wanna talk about LOUD?...........
05-04-2007, 11:40 AM
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My main point is that most smog guys don't know anything about Porsche's. You will pass regardless on how much you have in aftermarket parts. In regards to a loud exhaust, most other cars would not pass.
05-04-2007, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by FisterD
You should see them looking around the engine compartment for the proper smog goodies.....what a joke! 
Last time I went, the guy was looking for a certain filter, he looked all over the car, front trunk, underneath, engine compartment. Finally he gave up. I think even if you didn't have cats on they couldn't figure it out. All depends where you go. Just take it to a local gas station that has been looking at Hondas and Toyotas all day long.
05-04-2007, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by America
You will pass regardless on how much you have in aftermarket parts.
