Need CA smog legal header or exhaust manifold

[cj8jeff]

So… installed Mopar MPI kit 24 years ago. Been able to get bi annual smog inspections all these years till now. No one will touch it so I’m forced to see a referee. Now my issue is going to be the non smog related header that I have. I know smog legal headers by Borla and Pacesetter were available in the past but now they are discontinued. I am asking if anyone has a smog legal header in usable shape w the EO# sticker for sale or recommendation on a stock style exhaust manifold? Ive seen omix Ada, crown, and Napa manifolds online. I think the Borla was 17053 and Pacesetter was 70-1135. I’m probably going to have to go the manifold route. Thanks for your consideration . Stay cool and have a good summer, Jeff

 

[spankrjs]

I have had good luck with the Dorman exhaust manifolds

 

[cj8jeff]

Thanks Spank for the suggestion. I was leaning towards the Dorman. It seems to be the most common one available

 

[ag4ever]

I am running the dorman manifold, no issues. You have to transfer the old heat riser sheet metal to the new manifold is the only issue. (If you want a heated intake.)

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[cj8jeff]

Follow up… had the Dorman manifold installed and exhaust cleaned up after header removal. Scrambler passed at the referee no problem. Stock manifold is quieter but I do miss the little bit of power the header gave. Next I’ll need to figure if I still need to run premium gas to avoid detonation like I had before. Thanks again for the replies

 

[Sfisher]

Did you have trouble finding a place that would smog it because of the MPI or did the state make you go to the referee for some reason?

I too have the MPI with a few mods but haven't had issues.

 

[cj8jeff]

For 24 years it wasn’t a problem. For some reason this year the smog techs are skittish so I had to make an appointment w a state referee. After it passed I took the approved BAR test to my usual smog guy. He said bring approved paperwork to next smog in 2 years