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Originally Posted by MARTYMAR
I would agree SoCal but here in Cali wouldn't you be concerned about passing smog with the headers? I mean there are ways of getting around that...I have a mechanic that will pass smog for me for a little extra $$$ If you know what I mean. I've heard some horror stories about headers which makes me a bit hesistant on getting them on my car. Do any of you know of anyone that has had bad experiences with headers? If so, please share...because I always here the good side but being objective I want to know both the good and negative. All couldn't possibly be good all the time with these headers...I want to hear the pros and cons...first had experience...anyone care to share what they know?
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Great point, MartyMar. Honestly, I haven't had to take my car in for a CA SMOG check for over 2 years, and I never had to take in my CLK430 for a smog in 4.5 years, so it's been a while (6+ years) for me.
If the Kleeman Headers have the CARB (California Air Resources Board) "sticker" (and for the amount of cash they want, it should), then you should be fine.
With 2-spark plugs per cylinder and all the cats (primary and secondary) in place, a pass shouldn't be a problem.
I always thought that if I had to do a smog test, I would just take it to the dealer (Fletcher Jones in Newport) as I have a great relationship with my SA, and just do it there.
As for the negatives on a header, yes cracks seem to be the most severe problem.