you got a keeper there!!!! do you have a tune on your car?
What im worried about is that the EO is only from 2000-2004. And mine is a 2005

 

I was worried too but they passed me.
And this was after the same shop failed me for the HFC.
You'll be fine.

 

I think the point is that it is a CARB cert product. That is all that really matters. Just another CA tax you need to pay to play. I believe as long as it's a CARB cert product you could put it on any car. They're only enforcing the collection of the tax.

 

Did they note the aftermarket parts and reference the EO# on your VIR (Vehicle Inspection Report) ?

 

In order to get a CARB cert, each part must be tested on a specific car, then the cert applies to that car (or "similar" make/model, I assume.) I don't think that the law allows for a mix-and-match between cars and parts beyond what each part is designed, tested, and certified for.
They did not based on my memory. The two places I went to did not note anything in writing about the status of my aftermarket intake/header to my knowledge. I can double check though.

 

I'm surprised the smog shop even recognized the header being aftermarket. With the header being tucked away and somewhat covered by the battery heat-shield, I wouldn't think anyone would notice.

I have a PLM header which I'm going to smog; hoping that no one notices anything and assumes it's all stock.

 

During an inspection the Tech is suppose to look at all the emissions related equipment (without having to lift the car or any major disassembly).

 

The Smog Tech is required by law to verify the aftermarket part is allowed on that car. That means looking up E.O.# (there is a site that smog techs are given ) and making sure that it applies to that part and car.

 

It's very easy to notice, especially since with most aftermarket headers you can't put the OEM heat shield back on.

 

Both shops I went to were meticulous about shining the flashlight on the header to ensure it was legal.

The Smog Tech is required by law to verify the aftermarket part is allowed on that car. That means looking up E.O.# (there is a site that smog techs are given ) and making sure that it applies to that part and car.
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Both shops I went to were not meticulous about looking up the EO numbers, neither did.