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Old 06-25-2009, 11:05 PM
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Default Anyone gotten 400+ cubes to pass (cali)

Anyone gotten 400+ cubes to pass emissions in california, in a fbody? I am considering putting flat top pistons in my firebird and seeing if I can get it to pass at ~ 500rwhp.
Am I f'ed?
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id imagine with 15:1 engine at low engine speeds the nox levels will be too high to pass...
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Originally Posted by SUCK MY SS
id imagine with 15:1 engine at low engine speeds the nox levels will be too high to pass...
The leaded gas it takes to run the motor at 15:1 would ensure that. Which is why I said I was thinking about putting FLAT TOPs in the motor.
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It isn't the displacement that'll kill you.
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If you have a 400+ cube motor and have a cam in that you think will have even a remote chance at passing smog, you definetly make a cam selection error...
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Solution: Move to arizona
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Originally Posted by KCFormula
The leaded gas it takes to run the motor at 15:1 would ensure that. Which is why I said I was thinking about putting FLAT TOPs in the motor.
would this be a permanent change or just to pass smog?
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Originally Posted by SUCK MY SS
would this be a permanent change or just to pass smog?
........you can't be serious asking that.
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im about to make a 455 pass
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At this point I am still trying to figure out what my options are. Right now the car is registered out of state to my parent's house, I may just leave it like that since the car only gets driven about twice a year on the street.
But the thought of going on cruises and taking it to events with friends, may be what gets me to change.
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im sure someone got the hook up....??


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