California has long been recognized as one of the major air pollution problem areas in the world, and the state is constantly plagued by ever-growing emissions laws. To those of you in the rest of America, sitting back laughing at our stringent motor vehicle code and thinking mandates like those set by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) don't apply to you, you may be in for a surprise. In recent years, many states have experienced air pollution problems similar to those suffered by Californians. Instead of these states spending gross amounts of capital to enact their own sets of emissions laws, the federal government is offering them an easy way out: adopt California's requirements.
As of press time, thirteen other states have since adopted certain California standards: Arizona, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington. Regardless of how much CARB legislation is enforced in your area, you can bet something like it is coming soon. We've complied a list of 25 CARB-certified performance products that can alleviate your fear of getting pulled over, hood-popped, and persecuted for tuning your import now and in the future.
Intake Manifolds
Edelbrock Victor X
Applications: Honda B-series engines
MSRP: $331.00 to $351.00
Optimized for maximum power at elevated rpm (from 7,000 to 10,000 rpm), the Victor X manifold is designed for extreme turbo, nitrous, or all-motor applications. Engineered for high performance, this manifold has four additional bosses for nitrous or added fuel injectors. Also available with four extra machined injector bosses and an optional aluminum fuel rail.
Note: Dual-rail conversion is not CARB legal.
www.Edelbrock.com / 310.781.2222
Edelbrock Performer X
Applications: Honda B-series and D-series engines
MSRP: $324.00 to $389.00
Edelbrock's Performer X intake manifolds are engineered for built, street/strip Hondas and Acuras. The larger-than-stock plenum volume and nine-inch runners are tuned for producing peak power at mid-high rpm. Ideal for all-motor and turbo applications, these offer bolt-on installation, and can be upgraded to an eight-injector system by purchasing a secondary fuel rail kit and drilling through the partially machined secondary injector bosses.
Note: Dual-rail conversion is not CARB legal.
www.Edelbrock.com / 310.781.2222
Skunk2 Racing Pro Series
Applications: Honda B-series engines
MSRP: $275.99 to $299.99
Skunk2's cast-aluminum Pro Series intake manifolds for Honda's B-series engines feature larger plenums and oversized runners when compared to Honda's Integra Type R manifold, resulting in significant horsepower and torque gains. Pro Series manifolds were designed for street enthusiasts who want more power but don't want to sacrifice mid-range performance to get it. Skunk2 offers applications for all B-series engines, thanks to three separate flange designs, and all manifolds are compatible with factory sensors and throttle bodies as large as 75 mm. Pro Series intake manifolds are available in raw aluminum, as well as black and red wrinkle-coated finishes.
www.skunk2.com / 951.808.9888