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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by de_engineered
Swapped stock downpipe back in for da smogs, new cold spark plugs too. Smog tech said he couldn't find an EO number on my Perrin TMIC, no smogs. Putting stocker back in tomorrow...
SO this sucks. B4 I went to FMIC I asked my smog tech, and he said he had no problem with them as they do not interfere with the intake system other than how the air was cooled.

Wondering if I should even chance it or just go in with the factory TMIC next time I smog?
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 09:18 AM
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You don't need an EO AFAIK. The car came equipped with an intercooler stock, so FMIC is 100% legal. Go to a different smog shop.
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 04GG
You don't need an EO AFAIK. The car came equipped with an intercooler stock, so FMIC is 100% legal. Go to a different smog shop.
You can't change the location according to the smog law. Lemme find it. People have gotten away with a front mount though. It's one of those can be interpreted differently.
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Heedz
You can't change the location according to the smog law. Lemme find it. People have gotten away with a front mount though. It's one of those can be interpreted differently.
Heedz is correct. You can go to a Ref with an aftermarket TMIC and pass. Since the subaru's didnt come with FMIC an aftermarket FMIC wouldn't be legal. This is why EVO and SRT4 owners can get away with HUGE FMIC's
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 10:24 AM
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Then go to a shop that interprets it in your favor.
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 01:21 PM
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Installed my fog light kit. Next up.. I might retrofit some HIDs on them.

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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 11:02 PM
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Also fixed up an uppipe to header leak that caused a p0030 code. Let's see if it goes away now.
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 05:25 AM
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Installed my fog light kit. Next up.. I might retrofit some HIDs on them.

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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by SkizzDawg

Heedz is correct. You can go to a Ref with an aftermarket TMIC and pass. Since the subaru's didnt come with FMIC an aftermarket FMIC wouldn't be legal. This is why EVO and SRT4 owners can get away with HUGE FMIC's
Intercoolers are totally open according to the BAR. If you can keep factory pluming for the BOV and intake into the turbo, you can run a FMIC. They are expressly excluded from SMOG/Emissions consideration.
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Shayhan27

SO this sucks. B4 I went to FMIC I asked my smog tech, and he said he had no problem with them as they do not interfere with the intake system other than how the air was cooled.

Wondering if I should even chance it or just go in with the factory TMIC next time I smog?
http://www.bar.ca.gov/80_BARResource...52012-2009.pdf


G-7 has it right there
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by queeg9k
Please don't be that Guy.
the light output is so im still researching some alternatives
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by oshrizak

the light output is so im still researching some alternatives
Sti headlights. Lol. Or reteofitted with infinity or acura projectors.
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoobywax
Sti headlights. Lol. Or reteofitted with infinity or acura projectors.
I have STi headlights, im talking about the foglights
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 06:26 PM
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Installed my downpipe, flashed with ap. Productive day overall.
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 07:37 PM
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Installed my downpipe, flashed with ap. Productive day overall.
I want to see it!! You coming tmw?
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