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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 01:41 AM
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Here is what i did with my 78 L82 carb,removed it from the car and installed an Edelbrock 650cfm carb.problem solved,no tunning headaches or chasing gremlins
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
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Take a sec to fill out your profile so we can see where you live. If you were in California, then the suggestion would be to put it all back to stock. However, great gains can be had by removing the stock exhaust system and replacing it with better flowing exhaust.

It usually takes a lifetime to figure out what the previous owners do to the cars we buy. We call all previous owners, Bubba, because they never do anything right, and it's a PITA to fix it all.

However, use this opportunity to make some changes that will increase the performance and enhance your enjoyment of the car.

Can you post some pics of the car, the engine, and the problem areas liek cut hoses and such?
Well, I guess my question is answered by the TX DMV. Here are the emissions inspection regulations: "The exhaust emission system was installed by manufacturers of motor vehicles beginning with model year 1968. The inspection of the exhaust emission system will apply only to those vehicles that are equipped with such a system. The following exhaust emission systems will be inspected if installed as original equipment by the manufacturer: thermostatic air cleaner, exhaust gas recirculation system, positive crankcase ventilation system, air injection system, evaporative emission system, and/or catalytic converter." Looks like I will be taking all of it back to stock if I plan on getting any inspection sticker.
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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I am in Texas - DFW area. Only pay $12 and they only check the lights, horn, wipers and breaks. Only reason they look under the hood is because they are curious. It is registered as a classic or some such. Do what you want with it and enjoy it.
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