Do you even have to worry about emissions in Sioux Lookout? Nowhere even close to Ottawa or Toronto, besides it's an 86. No need for a test. And I doubt any MTO officer will even look at it. I think f-body manifolds will clear, and with the truck manifolds it's just a tiny little frame notch.
Your right, there are no emissions up here. Never has been, and no one would likely care. However I do have ambitions to eventually move farther south, where this type of thing would come into effect. I know the truck is an 86, and installing a newer engine may change the requirements, but I figure it'll be less hassle if its properly installed already, rather than arguing when it has to be done.
Glad to hear the truck manifolds fit. I don't mind frame notching. If the manifolds fit, then the y pipe should as well I'm assuming. Thanks for the input.
88 and older don't require an e-test. It just needs to have all the original powertrain's emissions equipment. Meaning your truck will never have a tailpipe sniffer test, it will have to have all the emissions equipment the donor truck came with. Which is actually probably less than the '86 came with. I try to keep up on the emissions bs and how to tip-toe around so if you got any concerns send me a PM. I'm about an hour north of T.O so I'm stuck with the smog Nazi's.
Thanks for the input. Have done some reading, and it doesn't seem to complicated in terms of emissions. What I got out of recent reading, is that if your vehicle is now equipped with an engine that was not offered from the factory for that year (or series of years), that it is considered a 'hotrod' and falls under different emission standards. That part is debateable, however the general consensus is that it has to meet 1980 standards, which any smooth running LS engine would do.
Now for pictures. I know its no fun to just 'read' a thread, so here we go.
Will be sending the wiring harness and computer out in the middle of july to have it chopped up and computer reflashed. Its also a drive by wire system, so I'll be gaining cruise control as a side benefit.
These guys will be doing my wiring work. Prices are reasonable and have seen multiple good reviews. http://www.lsx-harness.com/
wow, that is a good deal on the harness. on the manifolds i noticed the newer ones without EGR clear the frame rails, but the flange on the passenger side needs one ear cut off
Yes, they do offer a good service. For 325, your wiring needs are taken care of, computer reflashed, and everything is plug and play, ready to go. Looking foward to it.
Truck does not have EGR luckily, since its drive by wire. Good to know the manifolds will fit. May have some issues with the hydraulic clutch slave cylinder and line, but I should be able to work something out I hope. I'll be clearancing the frame to fit the passenger side manifold then to allow proper fitment.
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote