Neuspeed Headers ....Need help

[Tishock]

I installed Neuspeed headers a 4 years ago and they worked out great. Chosed them because they are C.A.R.B. legal and don't have to worry about smoging the car. Anyway I recently took the car in to the shop to do a bunch of maintanace and they hooked me up with an engine cleaning and the engine bay has never looked better. Unfornatelly they spray painted over my ceramic coated headers to make them look new again. And covered the welded on C.A.R.B. tab and I can't read the number. Tried paint remover and sanding but we cant see the number anymore.

The question is: Can anyone help me out with the C.A.R.B. # for 90-93 Accord Neuspeed headers?

The car has been sitting around for two months because the tags have expired and the smog will not pass the car with out being able to enter the C.A.R.B. number. Please help

[F20A CB7]

WOw what state do u live in, i never heard of typin in a smog number durin inspection, sorry im no dam help

[Tishock]

California.... The Nazi of smog regulations

[F20A CB7]

o ok im im PA, i jus go in and come out, and give him 70 bucks inspection and emission

[NorcoAccord]

You can call the carb people and they will give you the number, thats what a ref told me.

[Tishock]

You know what I totaly did not think to check for a CARB website. The following link allows you to check a CARB numbers or search by manufacturer. Unfortunately I think Neuspeed stop making headers and so is not listed on there approved parts database anymore. The link is to a specific place in the State of California website

http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermk...es/amquery.php

If it has not been done already, this link should be placed in a more appropiate place. The smog guy that I went to told me he just needs a number to enter in to computer. I will try using a number from a DC sport header for the 90-93 accord. I will update Tuesday after going to smog place again.

[Granite CB7]

Try using a Propane or Mapp gas torch and try burning the paint off and use a stiff steel brush to scuff the paint off. Try the Mapp gas, it burns hotter than Propane.

[Tishock]

FYI - I forgot to update this

I ended up buying a set of number and letter punch set. By looking on the CARB website I found out the CARB number for DC Sport headers for the CB7. Went ahead and punched in the new numbers. Went to the smog station and they entered the numbers no questions asked.

So this leads me to believe that if you go to a local muffler shop and have them weld on a small tab on your headers (if not CARB legal). Just punch in the DC Sport header number and you'll be set. There you have it now, smog legal headers.

[deevergote]

FYI - I forgot to update this

I ended up buying a set of number and letter punch set. By looking on the CARB website I found out the CARB number for DC Sport headers for the CB7. Went ahead and punched in the new numbers. Went to the smog station and they entered the numbers no questions asked.

So this leads me to believe that if you go to a local muffler shop and have them weld on a small tab on your headers (if not CARB legal). Just punch in the DC Sport header number and you'll be set. There you have it now, smog legal headers.

I love it! You just "legalized" all headers for CA residents!

[Flatline]

also commited fraud in the eyes of the government....
go you. stick it to the man....^^^^^

[deevergote]

Just about every tuner does it, unfortunately. Oddly enough, I actually meant my statement as a compliment. No sarcasm there!

[h22cali]

i think they only check your carb no. when you get a ticket and send to smog referee. (CA) i hate this state.lol... but the way you did it is bad ass... nice job.

[StinkinLincoln]

Just about every tuner does it, unfortunately. Oddly enough, I actually meant my statement as a compliment. No sarcasm there!

hahahaha