Hello Everybody,
So I have an 85 El Camino that is currently being fully restored. The county I live in historically did not require emission testing and about 5 years ago I removed as much of the emission parts I could (smog pump, canisters, etc.). Now fast forward to present time. I just pulled the motor and disassembled with intentions of having the motor stroked and putting some money into it to give it some nice power. However, there is now rumor that the county I live in is going to require emissions.
My fear is that I will be building an older school engine and then not be able to pass the emissions. Does anyone have any idea what it takes to pass emissions? My plan was to put a new exhaust as well so I am assuming catalytic converters will be a must. Also do I need to be adjusting the parts I buy (headers, intake manifold, etc.) so that they are compatible with any smog control parts needed?
So I have an 85 El Camino that is currently being fully restored. The county I live in historically did not require emission testing and about 5 years ago I removed as much of the emission parts I could (smog pump, canisters, etc.). Now fast forward to present time. I just pulled the motor and disassembled with intentions of having the motor stroked and putting some money into it to give it some nice power. However, there is now rumor that the county I live in is going to require emissions.
My fear is that I will be building an older school engine and then not be able to pass the emissions. Does anyone have any idea what it takes to pass emissions? My plan was to put a new exhaust as well so I am assuming catalytic converters will be a must. Also do I need to be adjusting the parts I buy (headers, intake manifold, etc.) so that they are compatible with any smog control parts needed?