CAI inspection
With a cone filter instead
..They will look at your filter during the visual inspection and should mention that it is not stock...Some will just shake their head and others really don't care as long as everything else such as your vacuum hoses and emission items are all properly hooked up and in place according to the diagram on your core support...
..Then some will refuse to inspect the vehicle or officially fail it for visual on the DMV computer...Paying for a pass or free re-test comes in handy for this..
..I have tested the X with my KKM filter and just run the vacuum hose directly to the thermostatic control valve with no problem and they passed it for visual..I've also done this with the Ranger since I've removed the huge stock air box and replaced it with an OBA compressor...They spotted that right away...
..Anything that is aftermarket and C.A.R.B. compliant or exempt will have C.A.R.B. tag, sticker, or brand on it with it's own reference number..
..Do not lose that sticker
..I believe that kit will fit fine...Here is a thread of another guy who had an issue of loosing his sticker recently..They may have a little better info on if there is actually a sticker that comes with the new kits and if that is the same FIPK they have..
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=376952&highlight=carb
..Even if you buy the correct kit and you have the proper C.A.R.B. sticker for it..
Be prepared for this also.
..My Borla headers are exempt and have a welded on C.A.R.B. tag on them with the reference number for a 91 Explorer only..Smog test was going to fail my truck for headers even though they saw the tag...I explained to them that is a legal tag and for them to look it up in their database..They told me they couldn't look it up on their computers but they will let me pass smog this time...
..I now carry a copy of the C.A.R.B. report in the truck when it comes time to smog test..