Wow, even if there were California legal headers, from the other threads, it sounds like they just won't fit without a lot of mods. Okay, back to Toyota for an exhaust manifold to replace the leaking one.
California is a strange place at times. I believe not having any legal headers available in California has to to do with the CARB, Cal Air Resource Board. They certify any aftermarket exhaust parts for California vehicles and I guess they are a real pain in the rear to deal with, and get the...
Thanks for the response. I hate to pay the money out on a header system that won't pass smog in California, that could be real expensive to correct. I figured with all the 4runners in California, someone must make a CARB compliant header that will pass smog and have the certificate.
Pat
Hi: I am a bit new to the forum and have an 05 4runner with the 4.7L motor. The problem, the exhaust manifold(s) leak and I want to replace them. I thought about using OEM manifold(s) but I would guess they would last about 50-70K before needing to be replaced. I had read in other forum that...
