The car is still relatively new for a full blown smog inspection in many States. Here in CA we don't have to worry about a smog inspection for the first 6yrs. for new car sales, after that it's bi-annual.
That said, I have a [MENTION=1098]DHM[/MENTION] Catted Quick Spool Turbo kit and have successfully gotten all of the applicable I/M emission monitors to clear, and I expect it to pass the emissions part of the test. Time will tell on the visual part of the check.
I kept it stockish looking as much as possible
Heat shield covers the manifold and pulls double duty keeping heat off the intake tube.