Emissions Compliance & Testing at PRL Motorsports
What is Emissions Testing and Why Does It Matter?
Emissions testing is a critical process that ensures aftermarket performance parts meet air quality regulations without negatively impacting a vehicle’s emissions system. Both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) have strict standards to maintain clean air and prevent excessive vehicle emissions.
For enthusiasts and manufacturers alike, emissions compliance is about more than just legality—it guarantees that performance parts improve vehicle performance without triggering check engine lights or causing excessive pollution. By obtaining proper emissions certifications, PRL Motorsports guarantees our products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and compliance.
CARB & SEMA Certification: What You Need to Know and Why You Should Care
There are two primary emissions certifications that verify aftermarket parts for street use:
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SEMA Certified-Emissions: This certification demonstrates that a product meets the EPA’s “reasonable basis” for emissions compliance, making it legal for sale in 49 states (excluding California).
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CARB Executive Order (EO): This certification is required for parts sold in California, and is valid for all 50 states. CARB-certified products have been thoroughly tested to ensure they meet the state’s strict emissions regulations.
PRL Motorsports’ Emissions Testing Process
PRL Motorsports is committed to offering high-performance products that comply with these regulations, making sure our customers can enjoy improved performance while remaining street-legal.
Every PRL product designed to impact airflow, fuel delivery, or emissions systems undergoes rigorous emissions testing at SEMA Garage’s state-of-the-art emissions laboratory. Our testing process includes:
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Baseline Testing: Each vehicle starts in completely stock form to establish an emissions benchmark.
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Sequential Component Testing: Every intake, intercooler, charge pipe, and turbo is tested individually to assess its emissions impact.
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Dynamometer (Dyno) Testing: Vehicles are placed on an AVL Emissions Dyno, which simulates real-world driving conditions—including city driving, highway speeds, and high-performance acceleration.
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Exhaust Gas Analysis: Advanced monitoring systems collect detailed emissions data to confirm compliance with EPA and CARB standards.
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Certification & Approval: Once a product passes all required tests, it receives SEMA or CARB certification, allowing customers to install PRL parts with confidence.
This multi-step validation process ensures PRL products deliver exceptional performance while maintaining emissions compliance—without causing issues like check engine lights or emissions failures.
PRL Motorsports: Performance Without Compromise
At PRL Motorsports, we believe in engineering high-performance parts that don’t sacrifice emissions compliance. Our commitment to quality and innovation means every intake, intercooler, and turbo upgrade we produce is designed to deliver peak performance while staying street-legal.
Whether you're looking for an intake or turbo upgrade, PRL Motorsports guarantees every product meets the highest industry standards. Shop with confidence, knowing your performance parts are backed by thorough emissions testing and regulatory approval.
Explore our certified products today and experience PRL excellence—built for the road, tested for compliance.
