pollution controls
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: San Antonio Texas
pollution controls
79 L82 had all pollution controls removed before i got it. modified with aluminum heads and intake manifold and has headers. still has original Q-Jet.
what would it cost to replace all the stock pollution controls and pass emissions tests.
what would it cost to replace all the stock pollution controls and pass emissions tests.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: "Too Low, Too Fast, Too Loud" TX
Have seen some guys on here talking bout have to re-smog their vettes..seen numbers at about 1500 - 3000 bones to have vette re-set up for smog..it's is insane! Just took the 81 to have it inspected and the kid at the inspection station said that possibly next year texas will try to start smoggin cars...God!..I hope I can squeek under the rolling 25 year exemption...argh getting close!!!! Joe!
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Schaumburg IL
Re-Smog
A complete A.I.R. system that has been reworked and numbers matching will fetch 700-800. The exhaust manifolds probably have the holes plugged and injectors pulled. If ok and not stripped out holes you are lucky, if not look at about $300 per side.
EGR valve is cheap about $50, but the cost goes way up if you have to look for an intake manifold if that is gone. Then look at another $150 or so. Catalytic converter needed? Not bad for a high flow at about 150 plus exhanust work.
Valves, wiring, solenoids etc can run another 200-300. When you add it all up the 1500 -2000 is not far off.
Finally, your labor or someone elses???? Look at local labor rate.
EGR valve is cheap about $50, but the cost goes way up if you have to look for an intake manifold if that is gone. Then look at another $150 or so. Catalytic converter needed? Not bad for a high flow at about 150 plus exhanust work.
Valves, wiring, solenoids etc can run another 200-300. When you add it all up the 1500 -2000 is not far off.
Finally, your labor or someone elses???? Look at local labor rate.
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Scottsdale Arizona
Greyghost.
The answer to your question also depends on where you're trying to register your car. There a significant state to state and even county to county variations. I think that $1500 is a good guess but this can vary considerably.
I say this because here in CA, your aluminum heads are, technically, not acceptable. Truth is it is extremely unlikely that an inspector would notice. Same goes for a cam change. Smog pump and cat are another issue. Pretty obvious if these are missing.
The answer to your question also depends on where you're trying to register your car. There a significant state to state and even county to county variations. I think that $1500 is a good guess but this can vary considerably.
I say this because here in CA, your aluminum heads are, technically, not acceptable. Truth is it is extremely unlikely that an inspector would notice. Same goes for a cam change. Smog pump and cat are another issue. Pretty obvious if these are missing.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Chattanooga TN
Your best bet is to find a complete system somewhere. Try the Vette boneyards or Ebay. Some of the stuff may interchange with more common impala or even camaro stuff. A big show/swap meet might also be a good place to look. I would figure at least $1000 if everything is missing.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: SF East Bay CA
I had a friend just do that to his '79... he had nothing.. no smog pump, no brackets, wrong manifold, carb, exhaust, etc.. He is about 3k into it but hasn't gone to the station yet.
Good Luck
Good Luck
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