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Old Nov 30, 2016 | 09:38 PM
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Can anybody tell me if there would be any smog issues by installing a 350 engine from a 1991 corvette and putting it in a 1987 corvette. I did just that and the smog mechanic has had the car for three months now saying he can get a part of the emissions to conform but he's having a problem with another part of the emissions. This motor has only less than 1,000 original (not rebuilt) miles on it as it has been sitting for years going in a project car which never materialized. It was all checked over before installation and the inside looked brand new which it is. I think this mechanic is screwing me around, Can anybody Please give me some information so I can confront him. Thank You

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Old Nov 30, 2016 | 09:56 PM
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If you reside in CA, you may be interested in this:

https://www.bar.ca.gov/Industry/Engi...uidelines.html
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Old Nov 30, 2016 | 11:32 PM
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In order for us to help, can you provide any documentation about the SMOG test....what were the numbers.

The 91 engine if it has all the SMOG equipment should be cleaner than the 87.
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