Hey guys i was wondering if the headers are carb legal or not? If they are, does anyone know where i can get the carb sticker from?

 

No way. You are looking a 2 to 5. Maybe 12 months with time off for good behavior.

 

^ thankss

 

 

It's been a while but I had to contact AEM/DC and fax them a copy of my receipt. They mailed me the sticker.

 

They are carb legal and listed in the California carb exemption code book!

 

good to hear that they are carb legal. I bought this used from another user, so i dont have the receipt. what do u think i should tell DC?

 

Print this out and put it in your compartment in your car:

This is the carb eo # for exemption and allowed installation of DC headers on 350Z's in Cali

NHC4201, NHS4201 2003-2004 Nissan 350Z 3.5L ending letters: "B" = brushed finish, stainless flange; "S" = polished finish, stainless flange

Here is the link to the page from Cali's ARB site:

http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermk...es/amquery.php

Scroll down to manufacturer DC and product Headers then find Nissan 350Z

 

^^^ It's a link to LA County Jail
































j/k - its a link to nothing

 

Link fixed:

Scroll down the page to list executive orders by device then click the manufacturer radial button and pick exhaust system/exhaust modification from the drop down menu and hit search for EO's(executive order numbers) After that scroll down to manufacturer DC Sports and device: headers, then look for car model 350Z and you will find the EO# in my above post to print out from the Air Resources Board's site for any Cali PD to observe during a stop.

 

thanks dude, really appreciate it. Now the only thing illegal in my car is kinetix HFC. its 49 state legal but stupid CALI!!!!!

 

thanks for the link fix - good instruction for finding too

Question though... how does law enforcement and/or smog tech know if the headers on the car are the ones being represented on the printout? Do you have to carry original sales invoice proving the headers are DC?

 

I would imagine so, or there is a serial number on the header maybe. I did this research when I was contemplating headers but then decide against them or at least to wait. I have berk cats, hks hi power, jwt popcahrger and aam spacer so I am by no means legal by Cali's standards I would imagine. Except the popcharger.

 

There should be a small tag / plate on the header that shows the brand / model number which matches the one on the CARB E.O.

 

The CARB exemption only mentions the 03-04 350z models in its DC Sports exemption...so technically does it also apply to other models like 05-06?

 

what if the headers are wrapped or coated? You wouldnt see the tag - but that might nullify the exemption anyway...

Vivek, do your DCs have a CARB plate on them?

 

it does cover 03-04 Gs too

But you're right, it doesnt say anything about 05-06 Z or G

 

I have to double check on that Mike. Im not sure if the Dc's have a carb plate

 

let me know - because if they dont, then mine are DC too

 

lol, u a smart one