Loop hole in calif. for smog exemption classic car. . . By definition, a classic or antique car is any vehicle that is 25 years or more old Since cars built before 1975 are exempt from the California smog certification program, owners are not required to have their vehicles checked for smog-producing emissions This include oxides of nitrogen, hydrocarbon emissions and carbon monoxide emissions
Arizona Smog Laws For Classic Cars - El Camino Central Forum Looking for first hand experience with AZ smog laws for a '71 The interwebs show some statements that exempt vehicles 1980 and older, others exempting vehicles only 1966 and older and even other sources stating that ALL new vehicles to AZ must pass a smog check Looks like some (or all) of
Need help with 85 smog delete - El Camino Central Forum Check your state to see if there’s a smog check loophole such as having classic car plates Some of that smog stuff is better left off Some of those canisters are past their life expectancy anyway, so they aren’t even working anymore Deleting your smog setup just to have to put it back on doesn’t make sense to me
305 stock timing? | El Camino Central Forum Knowing that California allows NO MODIFICATIONS to an engine to pass the smog test, he replaced the Trans Am's FI, with the original EC carb and intake Now we must pass the smog test with the original timing settings, then liven it up so that it runs well after the smog test Any and all help is appreciated
CA smog legal head options for a 350? | El Camino Central Forum What are my options for California smog legal heads? I got a 880 vortec block that I originally planned to use the vortec heads, but after some test fitments I am not sure if this is really the way I want to go I plan to have a roller cam Am I better off finding some cast iron heads to
Charcoal canister delete - El Camino Central Forum My local mechanic that I trust with my whole fleet of cars said I can delete the charcoal can He said to attach the line from the tank to the air cleaner and the float bowl exhaust line coming the front top of the carb to the air cleaner as well (I have the triangle Edelebrock air cleaner) Has
So you want to Remove SMOG stuff- a primer - El Camino Central Forum Disclaimer: Smog equipment is a Federal Requirement, and removal is a federal crime Just because your state doesn't inspect for it doesn't mean it is legal That being said, many do it So what can be removed safely without affecting the ECM The AIR pump, and all it's associated piping, hoses, vac tubes, belt, etc The CAT
Engine swap advice on ElCo 1977 in CA - El Camino Central Forum LA county and Cali in general require a passed smog every two years for 1975 and up The car was going to be driven probably around 8-10K miles a year so I do want the emissions control to work properly anyway
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Valve covers | El Camino Central Forum Hello everyone I am looking to change out some valve cover gaskets because they are leaking on my 1984 el Camino 229 3 8l However, it looks like an A C line runs right over it and I can’t seem to get the cover off Do I have to remove this line to get the cover off? Any thoughts would be