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the tranny issue does matter if you go from an auto to a stick, since most computers are tranny specific, and most of the time (in my case) are programmed with the vin. If i go in for smog with a vin numbered car for an auto, and have a stick, it would show up on the computer and auto-fail me, reguardless of what the inspector wants to fail.
according to the CARB director which i spoke with on the phone, alternators are considered a drivetrain mod, since they affect voltage to the engine management, and lower voltage can increase emissions. He said more then likely i could get away without getting caught, but if i did, it carrys the same fine as any other CARB violation. Im ignoring him on that.
Transmissions are definately covered, anything that can possibly affect smog is covered, which includes transmissions.
Im ignoring most of his words, and will change things at smog time if needed, even if my originaly "illegal" changes are to improve smog
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