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TURBO KIT IN BAYTOWN TEXAS  
racer89
New User | Posts: 18 | Joined: 10/06
Posted: 11/13/06
03:30 PM

HEY EVERYONE I WAS WONDERING IF I GOT A TURBO KIT PUT ON MY SCION TC WOULD IT STILL PASS INSPECTION I LIVE IN BAYTOWN TEXAS THE GUY WHERE I MIGHT BUY IT FROM TOLD ME TO CHECK OUT THE CARB certification requirements BUT THATS ONLY IN CALIFORNIA I THOUGHT ANY HELP WITH THIS WOULD BE VERY APPRECIATED  


 
DPImpreza
User | Posts: 54 | Joined: 08/06
Posted: 11/13/06
05:26 PM

not sure which turbo kits your talking about, but if you want to pass inspection and keep you car 50 state legal without any worries, i would suggest the TRD supercharger.  it doesnt void your warranty either.  
it makes decent power and theres room for improvement.  cant beat a warranteed factory modification.

but back to your original question, if it will pass CA regulations, it can pass anywhere.  CA emissions regulations are the tightest just short of cavity searches.  if its 50 state legal it will say it right there, but if its 49 state legal, guess which state gets the short end of the stick? good old California.

ps. chill with the caps lock, lol  


 
racer89
New User | Posts: 18 | Joined: 10/06
Posted: 11/13/06
06:34 PM

im talking about the turbonetics turbo kit if i asked the place where i get my car inspected if it will pass with a turbo kit you think they will know??  


 
automotivejtm
Administrator | Posts: 1076 | Joined: 08/06
Posted: 11/14/06
11:47 AM

I dont know if this applis to your area.

applies to vehicle owners in Dallas, Tarrant, Harris, El Paso, Collin, Denton, Galveston, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Travis, and Williamson counties, is integrated with the annual safety inspection program and operated by the  Texas Department of Public Safety(DPS) in conjunction with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

Quick Facts:
Houston Galveston Program Areas: Harris, Galveston, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Montgomery
Dallas-Fort Worth Program Areas: Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, and Rockwall
Motorists must successfully pass both the emissions and safety portions of the inspection to obtain an inspection sticker
Gasoline vehicles from 2 through 24 years old are tested annually beginning with the vehicle's second anniversary
Remote sensing element randomly tests vehicles emissions on highways
All tests are collected at a central database
Recognized Emission Repair Facilities ensure quality repair and inspection of vehicles
Waivers are available for eligible vehicle owners
To find the nearest certified inspection station use the Texas Department of Public Safety(DPS)  station locator , or call 800-493-5486
To locate a Recognized Emissions Repair Facility in your area use  the DPS Repair Facility Locator

Are aftermarket turbos illegal in Texas?  I would think they are not. I think the inspection place will give you a straight answer.  


 
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