Re: [alfa] headers and CA

["Taru Ross" <tarur@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Stacy Faught wrote:

> I could be wrong, but I was told by a source that
> *should* be informed of these things that headers no
> longer need CARB approval, as long as they include a
> provision for the oxygen sensor (and a working sensor,
> of course).
>
> All other exhaust components are exempt from the smog
> nazis, so it makes sense that a header should be also,
> as long as you have a working O2 sensor and cat.
>
> Hope this helps...
>

Looks like it's not quite that simple.  Headers for catalytic converter
equipped vehicles are subject to CARB review, and the only approved Alfa
headers are from AR Ricambi for 76-79 Alfettas and 78- 81 Spiders.

CARB website: http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/replace.htm

AR header approval:
http://arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/devices/eo/D-377-10.pdf

Taru
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