Can someone shed some light what's street legal?

[5150 Cruiser]

Cannysage previously said:

you guys point me to one aftermarket exhaust system that's c.a.r.b certified. don't get mixed up with mods being 'emission legal' and carb certified. there are plenty emission legal mods, but being approved by carb is a different ball game . I'm sure they may exist, but I've personally never ran into one. TRD would prolly be an exception.

Um, that doesn't make sense. To be emissions leagal, it needs to have a C.A.R.B. certified.

[DocME]

Cannysage previously said:

in cali, any exhaust components is illegal. this include headers, testpipes, exhaust, intakes

Cannysage previously said:

you guys point me to one aftermarket exhaust system that's c.a.r.b certified. don't get mixed up with mods being 'emission legal' and carb certified. there are plenty emission legal mods, but being approved by carb is a different ball game . I'm sure they may exist, but I've personally never ran into one. TRD would prolly be an exception.

ARB Aftermarket Executive Order - Search results.

Here's a list of a few headers. Mufflers for the most part won't have a C.A.R.B EO number becuase they are considered to be "like" replacements that have negligible effect on the combustion process. Catalytic Converters will have there own C.A.R.B. EO number:

ARB Aftermarket Executive Order - Search results.


Intakes: ARB Aftermarket Executive Order - Search results.

do a find command to locate the one's for the FJ. Bottom line is that there are plenty of parts that are legal nationally. When in doubt, just do some research on the manufacturer's site or the C.A.R.B. sight. I keep all the numbers and info together in a binder for my other truck that the only thing stock is the lower half of the motor. Never had an issue that wasn't resolved by referencing the binder.

[Cannysage]

5150 Cruiser previously said:

Um, that doesn't make sense. To be emissions leagal, it needs to have a C.A.R.B. certified.

ehh.. last time I checked, carb is only for california.. you can be emission legal in other states that won't be legal in cali.

DocME previously said:

ARB Aftermarket Executive Order - Search results.

Here's a list of a few headers. Mufflers for the most part won't have a C.A.R.B EO number becuase they are considered to be "like" replacements that have negligible effect on the combustion process. Catalytic Converters will have there own C.A.R.B. EO number:

ARB Aftermarket Executive Order - Search results.


Intakes: ARB Aftermarket Executive Order - Search results.

do a find command to locate the one's for the FJ. Bottom line is that there are plenty of parts that are legal nationally. When in doubt, just do some research on the manufacturer's site or the C.A.R.B. sight. I keep all the numbers and info together in a binder for my other truck that the only thing stock is the lower half of the motor. Never had an issue that wasn't resolved by referencing the binder.

LOL, i thought we're talking about performance parts here and not replacement parts yes, you can find plenty of non oem, replacement parts that are perfectly legal from autozone.

[DocME]

Cannysage previously said:

ehh.. last time I checked, carb is only for california.. you can be emission legal in other states that won't be legal in cali.



LOL, i thought we're talking about performance parts here and not replacement parts yes, you can find plenty of non oem, replacement parts that are perfectly legal from autozone.

I was talking about both. If you look through those links you will find the likes of Doug Thorley, JBA, AirRaid....and on. Also other states have adopted California Smog laws. Thus, they would also have to have a C.A.R.B. EO number.

[DocME]

Hmmm... It appears that my links don't go directly to the page I copied, my bad. Here's a couple of quotes from the Aftermarket Parts Database of Executive Orders page. That's the one I'm referencing.



EO: D-540-4 View PDF
EO Date: 11/15/2007
Manufacturer Name: Summit Industries, Inc.
Device: Thorley Headers
Device Type: Exhaust System / Exhaust Modification
THY-515 2005 to 2008 Tacoma, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser 2/4wd with 4.0L engine
The Summit Industries, Inc.’s Thorley Headers are a shorty style header that is manufactured out of 14 gage mild steel with either a chrome or ceramic finish. The oxygen sensor is retained in the stock location and at a collector. The headers may include a connecting Y-pipe that is also manufactured out of 14 gage mild steel.

EO: D-425-1 View PDF
EO Date: 8/20/1997
Manufacturer Name: Toyota Racing Development
Device: Header
Device Type: Exhaust System / Exhaust Modification
Part_Number: Model_Specification: Modification_Allowed: Remarks:
00602-17141-004 1995-1996 Toyota Tacoma 3.4L
00602-17141-005 1995-1996 Toyota T-100 3.4L
00602-17141-006 1995-1996 Toyota 4 Runner 3.4L
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EO: D-216-25 View PDF
EO Date: 5/19/2003
Manufacturer Name: Automotive Engineered Products, Inc.
Device: JBA Headers
Device Type: Exhaust System / Exhaust Modification
Part_Number: Model_Specification: Modification_Allowed: Remarks:
2010 2000-2003 Toyota 4.7L Trucks The JBA Headers are manufactured out of either 16 gage stainless steel or 14 gage mild steel. Installation on the 3.4L truck includes the use of a supplied connecting pipe and Y pipe, while on the 4.7L headers uses the stock connecting pipe. Both vehicle applications retain the oxygen sensor in the stock location.
2032 1995-2003 Toyota 3.4L Trucks The JBA Headers are manufactured out of either 16 gage stainless steel or 14 gage mild steel. Installation on the 3.4L truck includes the use of a supplied connecting pipe and Y pipe, while on the 4.7L headers uses the stock connecting pipe. Both vehicle applications retain the oxygen sensor in the stock location.

Anyways hope this clears up something. To the OP you might go down to one of your local "reputable" performance shops and ask them what's legal in your state. They should have a good idea of what you can or can not do. They deal with this issue on a daily basis. I believe you said you were located in NJ, I know for sure that the JBA's are C.A.R.B compliant so you should be good with those (warning, broad statement ahead: if it's c.a.r.b. compliant, it will be legal in all states), I'm guessing the summit headers posted above should be safe as well. You'll have to check on the y-pipe or long tube headers. Any out of the box cat-back exhaust system should be cool.

[Jordiggity]

in minnesota everything is street legal.