Brian_s2000

I tried to do a search over the forum but I don't have any success finding the answer. I am planning to get aftermarket header for my car somewhere this month.

I just want to know is Amuse, Toda, Mugen, or Spoon headers Carb Exempt / Legal. I don't want to be unbolting the header and putting back the stock header ever two years just to pass emission/smog.

Feezy

None of the above are legal. At least in CA. I believe the Comptech is but dont quote me on that. Also the Mugen ones come with a heatshield and when its all put in look almost identical to the OEM setup.

73Zero

So far there are only two headers that have a CARB E.O. number: the Comptech and the DC Sports

Ludedude

The Comptech header is. None of the overseas offerings are, nor do I expect they'll ever be, CARB certified.

Brian_s2000

Has anyone tried to smog /emission test their s2000 with Amuse , Toda, Mugen or Spoon header to see if it pass?

Ludedude

The header has pretty much no effect on emissions provided you have a working catalytic converter in the car. The issue is when the smog guys open the hood and don't see that sticker or plate

Feezy

But my Mugen header looks OEM. Nobody knows....

twohoos

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234368

bluesaint

I have a toda on mine and it has header wrap on it, so they don't know it's aftermarket. so not only you get heat reduction, it becomes smog legal

Brian_s2000

Thanks for all your respond. It sure clear thing up so now I can planning on order my header. Mods away.