Jim
It depends on what they want to see in North Carolina. If they want to see
the equipment, smog pump, EGR valve and such, then you may have a problem.
If it is just a matter of meeting the CO and Hydrocarbon emissions, then
there may be a chance. If the 215 has a cam more aggressive than stock, it
may cause a problem. But if you are relatively stock, you may be able to
meet the "MGB" standards they are looking for from the exhaust by utilizing
an aftermarket CAT or maybe even without the CAT. B's generally run with
high level idle hydrocarbon emissions close to 750 in the first place.
Similar to a VW beetle. You should be able to get the V-8 to do better
emissions than the stock B motor. If thats all they want, then maybe its a
go. Also check, because some states smog check from the origin of the motor.
If you tell them its a 62 buick 215, then depending again on the state, they
may smog it based on that criteria and you may be home free. Also, check to
see if the state has an exempt policy for older cars, usually specified as a
number of years old. (usually 20 or so).
In a message dated 11/29/99 5:20:35 PM Pacific Standard Time,
therays@ellijay.com writes:
> Does anyone have any suggestions on how to make a 1980 MGB V8 conversion
> pass EPA requirements? I have someone in Charlotte interested in
purchasing
> my car but it must meet North Carolina pollution control regulations. I
> live in the north Georgia mountains where state pollution regulations don't
> apply so it goes without saying that I will need to make some changes
before
> this sell can be completed.
>
> My conversion was done using a Buick 215 engine and has the traditional
> headers coupled to a single 2" exhaust, Edlebrock 4 barrel and stock
> ignition. This car has no catalytic converter, air pump or other emission
> control equipment installed on it.
>
> In Georgia any vehicle with an engine not standard to that model is
> considered to be a modified car or Hot Rod and is exempt from the Clean Air
> Act.
>
> Am I doomed from making this sale or is there some loophole I can jump
> through that will allow me to be grandfathered?
>
> Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
>
> Jim Ray
>
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