1976 ca smog ?
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From: penngrove ca
1976 ca smog ?
How do I tell what smog stuff I need on my 76 with 350 & AT? The CA dmv records go back to 09, since I've owned the car. There are not dmv records prior to 09. Would an "XX" emission decal L48 with EGR & CAT be smog legal in CA?
Melting Slicks
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From: Great Plains Iowa
If your '76 was originally a California car you'll need whatever it came from the factory with.
Le Mans Master
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The smog tech only looked at the info on the sticker
Le Mans Master
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Engine code would be CLS for RPO YF5, otherwise a non A.I.R. engine suffix was CKX...check your engine suffix for confirmation.
Hope this helps!
Cruising
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In a similar situation, stock 76 with all smog equipment however the cat doesn't look so good... excuse my ignorance but would that need to be replaced even if its "original equipment"? Looks like magnaflow has them available but for a hefty price tag.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
Burning Brakes
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From: Los Banos CA
It would only need to be replaced if it is no longer functioning. Considering that it's 45+ years old, it most likely isn't any good, but hooking it up at the smog shop is the easiest way to tell, unless it's physically rusted out. If it were me, I'd just replace it to save me a trip to the smog shop.
If you do get a replacement, make sure it is the California version (it will have a California EO number stamped onto it, and they charge extra for those), and make it easier for your smog guy by installing it with the EO number facing down.
If you do get a replacement, make sure it is the California version (it will have a California EO number stamped onto it, and they charge extra for those), and make it easier for your smog guy by installing it with the EO number facing down.
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In a similar situation, stock 76 with all smog equipment however the cat doesn't look so good... excuse my ignorance but would that need to be replaced even if its "original equipment"? Looks like magnaflow has them available but for a hefty price tag.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
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