What truth? Not everybodies car is the same, the issues you had dont apply to me. I drove my car around for 45 minutes before the test, so it was plenty warm. My ECU was fine, no check engine light, its a clean swap and runs fine. My buddy just BAR'd his honda coupe with the exact same setup i am running. I am not argueing with anybody, i am just stating the IM and header is NOT the reason i failed and that it is possible to ref and BAR a car with CARB approved components. They have a whole bulletin board on what is allowed and what isnt, ect. I am sure there are exceptions with part #s not matching up, ect. I am going to have my buddy look at it and get a pretest and go back and pass with flying colors .