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I think it really depends on how thorough the shop doing the emissions test is. Just because a part isn't CARB approved doesn't mean it won't pass emissions, it just means the manufacturer didn't go through the steps to get approval. I know the place I take my car would never put it on the lift just to check whether the cats have a CARB number stamped on them.

I haven't read of any HFC's failing the sniffer tests where they actually attach the machine to the vehicle and measure the emission levels.

 

since you do not live in california, you do not need to worry about CARB at all. you also do not live in a state that worries about CARB regualtions either so that makes it better for you

 

Just a note for future reference: regional posts are best answered in the appropriate regional forum.

 

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if youre interested

i have Berk HFC

i passed inspections here in NY with no problems. Went in, 10 minutes later, left with the sticker

 

yeah, but CARB is not a national/federal standard, just for California and a few slelect states that have adopted that standard.

so you go nothing to worry about CARB certification since it means nothing to yoru state

 

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They'll pass,

...and unless you go to the dealer for inspection the inspection station will never know they're there. Most mechanics aren't even going to know what an OEM cat looks like compared to a HFC.

 

CA sucks when it comes to emissions...But there are ways around, just keep your stock cats..

 

those companies did that to be able to sell their product in california, nothing more. so like i said, unless you are living in california you got nothing to worry about. but if you are that hung up on whether it will pass or not i suggest you just keep it stock then.