Smog test overdue

[Mr_Rich]

I just got back from a round trip up the coast to the Bay area and looped thru I80 and down Hwy 395 with a short stay in Reno. We made a day trip up to Lake Tahoe looping around the lake and exploring some camping areas. My truck was kind of running out of breath above 4000' feet. We were loaded up with luggage and stuff but this vehicle is the only one I have with working AC and we were passing through areas with 95-100 degree temps. It's nice coming down Hwy 395 since I also was able to get a couple of tankfuls of gas with 17 mpg.
So now it's time for a smog check and the only deviation from stock is my Air Doc intake tube. I don't want to pull it off for a test, but it's easy enough to do if it's required. Has this been a problem for anyone here in Calif?

 

[scoreh3]

I had mine done under all the new rules and it passed with my airdoc on . One of the big issues now is open cold air systems , it needs to be a closed air box . My son has a K&N open system with a valid CARB sticker and he was told it must be closed . I just happened to be with him and got in to a ( let's just call it a) Q&A on why the state ok'ed the system and CARB stickers for it and now says nope can't run it. But if you look on CAI manufactures websites they all still call them 50 state legal and the Ca ones still come with a CARB sticker . What are they going to change next ?

 

[rascole]

I had the same issue as scoreh3, K&N and he wouldn't even start the test. After I installed my Airdoc it was not an issue. The key is the air box he said and the Airdoc is as close to factory as you can get and most test technicians will not notice the difference unless you have the Airdoc sticker on it. Websites talk a lot but at the end of the day the only things that matters is the guy doing the test.

 

[Cowboy]

Just had mine done. They don't even put it on the rack. Just check codes. If yours doesn't have any codes come up from alterations, I think you'll be fine


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