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Jun 25, 2011 | 01:42 PM

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3D87C4

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I'm getting close to having an EROD installed & CA emissions is one of my concerns. Local dealers tell me it's no problem, but...

I'm impressed by the response Philntx got from the Texas DOT, I tried contacting the CA BAR & got no response. You would think they would want to help folks who want to comply...just too busy and/or no budget I suppose. If anyone knows who to contact in CA please let me know. I just don't want any avoidable surprises.

Jun 25, 2011 | 09:04 PM

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Same about the response to Philntx... I thought "DUH, just email or send a letter to the DMV/Emissions place". Seems so simple.

Once I find who I should be contacting I'm going to start asking for MD.

Jun 26, 2011 | 08:32 AM

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Jun 26, 2011 | 09:53 AM

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It actually took me about a month to get to the "right person" who helped me. If I remember right, I think I went through about 5 or 6 different people and then a couple of phone calls. Finally got to the person who said that he could help. By just following his advice, I was able to meet the TxDot regulations. I just didn't want to build it and then have it fail at the inspection station.

Jun 26, 2011 | 01:45 PM

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I tried contacting the CA BAR & got no response. You would think they would want to help folks who want to comply...just too busy and/or no budget I suppose. If anyone knows who to contact in CA please let me know. I just don't want any avoidable surprises.

You do not want to talk with a guy in Bar... you do not want to talk with a guy in CARB. You want to talk with a smog referee. Even more than that, you want to talk with the ref in your area.

For CA, the ref main number is 1-800-622-7733. For menu options, I did 1, 0, 1, 3.

CARB doesn't have ANY idea on smog legal swaps. They deal with smog legal aftermarket parts.

BAR was no help and gave a LOT of conflicting/wrong information. Iron block LSx and gross vehicle weight issues in particular.

When I jumped through all the hoops to get a hold of a smog referee, I had to leave my name and number. I eventually got a call back.

I talked with John Balzar in Sacramento(916-491-4461) He was VERY helpful and listened to all my questions fully before answering. His answers were exactly what I expected(ie logical)

But again, you want to talk with the ref in YOUR area because that is who you will be dealing when you drive in. They may have a slightly different interpretation.