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Old 12-14-2007, 01:56 PM
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Default How much do heads affect smog??

I'd like to add either stg1 or stg2 cnc ported LS6 heads or go with some ported stockers in the next 6 months or so. As you can see I've kept my entire car Ca smog legal, and for a reason. Will adding better flowing heads affect my smog in a negative way? I'm not looking to raise compression any by the way...
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You should be fine as long as you keep your current cam. The cam is what really affects emissions the most.
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thats what I thought, but I wanted to make sure

Anyone else have an opinion?
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come on guys, More opinions please!
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Overlap is the key to emissions. Keep your current cam and you should be fine, although I can't help but think a head with better flowing exhaust would flow more contaminants as well, but I could be wrong.
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heads only WILL NOT affect emissions.need more proof LPE does a CNC portjob with some touch up by hand and add their cam and emissions actually cleaned up on a low mileage z28.......good head is always a benefit!




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