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.

rotor vs. piston

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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.

Doug G

http://www.mva.maryland.gov/MVA-Prog...IP/default.htm

philntx

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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.

Lil'John

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.

jeepnut24

We have referees here in CO and contacting one is the best option for info in our state.

3D87C4

Thanks for the info, I'll follow up on that.

Wayne