Comptech SC legal in CA?
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As far as I know they still make the SC and it should be legal in CA.
Check here:
http://www.ct-engineering.com/store/superchargernsx.html
Edit: If it were me though, for the money I'd look into the SOS package...close in price looks like the CT kit externally...
http://www.scienceofspeed.com/products/engine_performance_products/NSX/ScienceofSpeed/supercharger/
Check here:
http://www.ct-engineering.com/store/superchargernsx.html
Edit: If it were me though, for the money I'd look into the SOS package...close in price looks like the CT kit externally...
http://www.scienceofspeed.com/products/engine_performance_products/NSX/ScienceofSpeed/supercharger/
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The Comptech SC is legal in Cali. And you should have no problem with an out of state car as long as it is a Comptech SC and the sticker is there in the engine bay which shows the CARB number. Might also be nice to have the paperwork available to.
I have the Whipple version, I know for sure the low boost is. I don't know about the high-boost. I think the Autorotor version is just low boost so that should be ok.
High boost is also smog legal.
Later,
Don
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Don
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Anyone ever think about getting the superior SOS package and putting the Comptech emblems and CARB stickers on the SC and hood? Just in case you get pulled over in CA.
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I believe Batmans has done this very thing.
What he said!
Technically, based on the CARB exempt numbers, only the 6psi "Whipple" is legal.
It doesn't look like Comptech applied for the "Autorotor" supercharger, so therefore it's not technically legal in CA. That doesn't necessarily mean you won't pass. The Smog tech probably won't even care.
I searched by Manufacturer, then by "Supercharger System/Supercharger modification"
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/devices/amquery.php
EO: D-455-24 (there's a few others, but this is the latest "Comptech Machine" one)
http://arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/devices/eo/D-455-24.pdf
CT-Engineering, however has applied for their ambiguous "supercharger compressor". So any supercharger unit they provide should be covered by this Exective Order:
EO: D-637
http://arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/devices/eo/D-637.pdf
It doesn't look like Comptech applied for the "Autorotor" supercharger, so therefore it's not technically legal in CA. That doesn't necessarily mean you won't pass. The Smog tech probably won't even care.
I searched by Manufacturer, then by "Supercharger System/Supercharger modification"
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/devices/amquery.php
EO: D-455-24 (there's a few others, but this is the latest "Comptech Machine" one)
http://arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/devices/eo/D-455-24.pdf
CT-Engineering, however has applied for their ambiguous "supercharger compressor". So any supercharger unit they provide should be covered by this Exective Order:
EO: D-637
http://arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/devices/eo/D-637.pdf
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I had the CT High boost on my car for several years and never had an issue passing smog.
My carb sticker is for 455-10
http://arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/devices/eo/D-455-10.pdf
It does not specify the compressor type.
Later,
Don
My carb sticker is for 455-10
http://arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/devices/eo/D-455-10.pdf
It does not specify the compressor type.
Later,
Don
Interesting. It actually specifies the NOVI 1000 supercharger in the 4th paragraph (which I don't think the NSX actually uses). All other EO numbers before and after 455-10 reference the Whipple. . .
Also the note at the end of paragraph 4 that it's limited to 6psi and paragraph 7 states that any changes made to the system invalidates the EO.:redface: Don the Renegade!! :biggrin:
Anyway, like I said before, you should still be able to pass any sniffer and it' highly unlikely that any smog tech will notice (same way with any aftermarket headers).
I wonder if SOS Turbo will pass SMOG? & just need visual ok'd:biggrin:
Your kidding
Why not? U make it sound like duhhhhh, of course not. If a supra tt, rx7 tt, porsche t, will pass, im sure you could get an nsx turbo able to pass. The question should be it wont ever pass cause who would run cats on their f/i car to begin with. Angus if i recal was saying he could make a set up to run cats, visual wont pass, but just straight smog numbers, you will.
The question is will it pass visual inspection. Without a carb sticker it should fail.
http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/80_BARResources/ftp/pdfdocs/Smog_Check_Procedures.pdf
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It would also need to pass the "Emission Control Functional Tests" in section 1.5.0 to 1.5.6 (i.e. the OBD I or II check, MIL/CEL, EVAP, Ignition timing & EGR system check).
Some turbo systems may eliminate or completely bypass these factory systems (I'm thinking that standalone engine management, aggressive tuning, etc might factor in here), so it's best to look into it ahead of time before you even try.
