black019

once again im coming to the .org for help. you may have to excuse me because I might be asking a stupid question so please try to bear with me. ANyway, I've been looking into y pipes lately and I noticed that sites say something like "Non-CA/NLEV models". What does that mean? Could someone explain what that means to me? I have a 98 I30t in case thats important. Thanks!

Eric L.

California models have extra pre-cats and emissions equipment, due to the stricter regulations in the state. So, unless you purchased your vehicle in California, you will have a "Federal emissions" (non California) model. Hope that helps.

black019

great. I bought my car in maryland and it was originally purchased in new york. i live in california now tho good thing i bought my car before i moved

Sonic

There are 'Cali spec' Maximas sold in plasces other than CA. Check the white sticker attached to the hood of your car. I believe that Synki's car is 'Cali spec' and he liveds in NJ.

Sprint

iTrader: (10)

lots of Cali spec cars were sold in NY and NJ

black019

damn i thought i was out of the woods

Sonic

Or youi could go to the dealership and ask the parts guy to pull up the info on your car. All you need is the VIN.

Nine7Max

or you can check this out...
http://wsphotofews.excite.com/037/ve/Mm/T5/OL31430.jpg

Sonic

Nice. Now give me your headlights.

Mishmosh

iTrader: (3)

Black019,
Just curious if you had any troubles getting your car licensed. Is it hard to get a car licensed if you moved to CA from out of state? I've been toying with the idea of relocating to CA but don't like the idea of having to sell my max if it won't pass emissions (Fed Spec, Y-pipe).

black019

Actually it was a hassle but when is going to the dmv ever not a hassle? Emissions may be a problem though as I barely passed w/0 the y and stuff.

Mishmosh

iTrader: (3)

Here in CLE, I've heard people say there are shops who do some **** to your car to pass emissions. You take the test, but then you need to go back to the shop to reverse what they did. I'm wondering if Cali has that and what the hell they do exactly... Even with Y, I'd be very surprised if I didn't pass fed spec...Just recently took the test with the stock Y and my numbers came out WAY below the requirements. Cali spec is another matter and I would imagine my older max might just flunk.

black019

well this sucks, i checked the white sticker on the engine of my car and heres what it said:

"This vehicle conforms to US EPA and the state of California regulations..."

Im guessing thats a bad thing.

Sonic

Yup, that's bad.

MaineI30

aren't a lot of cars "50-state" now?

Like mine is a 50-state fed emissions. Which means it complies with California as well.

What's the deal on that?

redmaxpa007

iTrader: (21)

i have a cali emmission max..


and i bought it in Va Beach...

black019

so here's the big question, how do i get around this if I want a y pipe?