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Comment 8 for : Comment docket for updating the Senate Bill 375 regional passenger vehicle greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for the State's MPOs (sb375targetupdate-ws) - 1st Workshop.
First Name: Brian
Last Name: Thomas
Email Address: brianthomas241@gmail.com
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Subject: Emissions for cars
Comment:
Why are intakes and exhaust components such as long tube headers (IE: ones that move the catalytic converter) bad? Cold Air Intakes allow cars to bring in more air. I don't see how any intake can cause pollution, but yet most all intakes cannot be used in CA. Exhaust is another concern of mine. I understand they can cause a noise problem or can pollute the air if the exhaust is missing vital components such as a catalytic converter. I had an aftermarket catalytic converter on my old truck because it was cheaper than the OEM component. I took it through smog and it passed the functional check but failed the visual inspection. I understand the law is the law, but can I get clarification on why California has a visual inspection? I know all the company has to do is submit their product for your review and you will issue a carb number... What I'm after is the reason why California requires a visual inspection of the intake/exhaust components. Why will my car not pass smog if I decided to move my stock catalytic converter or to get long tube headers and use a high flow catalytic converter that will pass the functional check. Thank you for your time, Brian Thomas
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted: 2017-05-09 19:25:14
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