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I’m tired of being told what I can and cannot do with my classic car — especially here in California, where smog laws have become outdated, confusing, and downright punitive for car enthusiasts. In this video, we break down why California smog regulations are broken, how performance upgrades can actually cause smog failure, and why even clean-running, modernized classic cars are being punished by the system.

We dive deep into the failure of Leno’s Law (SB712), a proposed bill backed by Jay Leno that would have updated California’s classic car smog exemption rules. Had it passed, cars 35 years and older would’ve been smog-exempt — but instead, the state doubled down on rigid visual inspections, CARB EO numbers, and bureaucracy that ignores real emissions data. Even after spending over $20,000 on a supposedly smog-legal engine swap, our 1979 Smokey and the Bandit Trans Am still couldn’t pass smog due to CARB sticker and certification issues.

From EO numbers, catalytic converter rules, and visual inspections, to LS swaps, engine swaps, performance tuning, and smog referees, this video exposes how California emissions testing prioritizes paperwork over clean air. We also explore possible solutions like abbreviated testing, real-world tailpipe emissions, and smarter laws that protect both the environment and automotive culture.

If you’ve ever failed smog for headers, tuning, intakes, chrome parts, or a missing CARB sticker — this one’s for you.

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