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Old May 5, 2005 | 10:45 PM
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Is anybody in Calif. running a ZZ4 or 383 ? How hard is it to pass smog , and is it alot of hassle ? Maybe rebuilding soon , next year or so and thinking of upgrading for more torque than my L98 . Thanks for any opinions or ideas !
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ZZ4 should pass w/no problem. 383 w/211 cam also. 219 is a big maybe
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I'm thinking a 383 with mild cam should wake up this 87 vert a little . Got 155,000 on my L98 , and she's gettin' alittle tired . How about any ZZ4 owners out there ?!
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Like to hear from anyone with ZZ4 in Calif. !
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ZZ4 should pass w/no problem. 383 w/211 cam also. 219 is a big maybe
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