Can You Get Cobb Accessport In California?

Cobb Tuning has come out with a CARB legal complementary parts package that is suited for the majority of performance enthusiasts, especially those who live in California with its draconian laws. Cobb also has performance solutions that are federally compliant and good for the other 49 states.

Is Cobb Accessport legal in California?

Effective 8 July 2021, Equilibrium Tuning can again sell certain EO approved Cobb AccessPorts to residents of California.

Does Cobb ship to California?

Once an EO is issued for specific products or Power Packages, they are immediately updated in our system, and those products are then available to ship to a California address.

Is tuning a car illegal in California?

So what is California’s official policy on ECU Tunes? A. The bad: Any non-CARB-approved tune is considered to be a modification to a vehicle’s emission software and is, therefore, an illegal modification that will cause an emissions inspection failure. The good: CARB-approved tunes are still legal.

Are Cobb AccessPorts universal?

Each Accessport is only compatible with certain vehicles.

Will a Cobb Stage 1 tune pass smog?

So Cobb is a flash tune, so when it comes time to smog, you’ll fail unless you flash it back to the stock map.

What mods are illegal in California?

What are unlawful vehicle modifications in California?

• Exhaust modifications.
• Dark window tint.
• Red, blue, or amber window tint.
• Bright underglow.
• Red lights at the front of a car.
• TV screens on the driver’s side.
• Passenger vehicle height above 27 inches.
• Engine modifications.

Will Cobb AP void warranty?

While using the Cobb AccessPort shouldn’t void your warranty, the manufacturer could deny certain claims. Plugging in a Cobb Accessport is unlikely to cause any damage, but any major modifications made to the ECU could damage the system.

Does Cobb do BMW?

With over 15 years of Research and Development, COBB Tuning has created performance Upgrade Paths designed to provide BMW owners with everything they will need to go from a bone stock car to a powerful, drivable, daily smile-making, ultimate driving machine.

Who is COBB Tuning owned by?

founder Trey Cobb
We catch up with COBB Tuning founder Trey Cobb and his wife, Khanh Trang, about their next venture in coffee and community. Would it be hyperbole to call Trey Cobb a visionary? Perhaps. But he did see huge potential in the tuning market for Subaru vehicles in the late 1990s, so he was prescient at the very least.

Can you pass CA smog with a tune?

As long as the ECU tune is approved through the California Air Resources Board Executive Order, the vehicle will still legally pass the test. There are several companies who offer ECU tunes that comply with the Executive Order.

What tuner is legal in California?

Banks Power is proud to announce that all Six-Gun®, Economind® and OttoMind® Diesel Tuners available for Ford, GM and Dodge pickup trucks are now covered under the California Air Resources Board Executive Order (CARB E.O.), making them legal for use in all 50 states.

What car mods are not illegal in California?

• Most serious performance mods are illegal, unless you are modding a pre-1976 car, which is exempt.
• There are some mods that are CARB approved, but keep in mind that an aftermarket part must not only be certified, but be approved for your specific year and model of car.

Do Cobb tunes cost money?

COBB PRO-Tune SPECIAL $399.

How much horsepower does a Cobb Stage 3 add?

81 hp
COBB shows that Stage 1 adds about 20 hp and 60 lb-ft of torque with just the COBB AccessPort and a panel filter; Stage 2 adds 65 hp and about 75 lb-ft over stock with COBB’s new EcoStang intercooler system and recommended cat-back exhaust; and Stage 3 finds a whopping 81 hp and 80 lb-ft of torque with a required turbo

Can you use a married Cobb AccessPort?

The installed state is just as important as whether or not the Accessport is the correct part number. If it is already installed (or “married”) to another vehicle, it will not work on your vehicle.

How much HP does a Stage 1 tune have?

An intake and exhaust are popular stage 1 mods to include with the tune. Naturally aspirated engines may only see about 5-20 horsepower gains with these basic mods and tuning. However, turbo engines often see gains of 20-50+ horsepower with a tune only.

What will stage 2 do to my car?

A stage 2 tune involves fitting a turbo-back exhaust on turbocharged vehicles or a cat-back exhaust system on non-turbocharged vehicles. In either case, these systems are designed to improve airflow from the engine. They are also well-known for improving the sound of a car.

What will stage 1 do to my car?

Stage 1: This refers to the early stages of vehicle modification whether for economy or performance. A Stage 1 remap could be a simple economy map to gain more mpg, or more commonly, drivers want it to enhance their car’s performance.

Is 80% illegal in California?

It is legal to purchase an 80 lower in California. However, unlike other states, California has different laws that make it more difficult. According to California law, a 80 lower in California still needs to follow the state’s firearm laws.

Is California strict on car mods?

California’s tight restrictions make it a little more challenging to customize cars, and tuning may be one of the most difficult areas to handle legally. Unless you’re modding a pre-1976 vehicle exempt, most significant performance modifications are considered illegal car mods.