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How are you connecting the heater hose to that manifold?

For ****'s sake, do not use an adapter that doesn't have a restrictor inside. The OEM fitting is heavily restricted to keep from over-pressurizing the heater core. Some guys butcher the original hose, then clamp it to a plain ol' barbed connector. GM restricted the heater supply for a reason.
Well, I was, but not now! I sincerely appreciate the knowledge. I didn't even notice it's restricted down to about 3/8" or so. I'm sure you saved me headaches down the road. Thank you!
 

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That cut sheet from Edelbrock is a generic publication. Here's a direct answer from Edelbrock saying it "is not emissions legal in California".
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I don't want to get into a pissing match, I'm just trying to help so you don't get busted when a knowledgeable referee tries to fine you for illegal equipment.
Ok, not going to argue with you. But if that tech would have actually opened box and read what I have in front of me, it IS legal. The documentation is for my part number, and my year/model is listed. That will supercede what's coming out of someone's mouth, that they are just regurgitating from their notes. I was a CA smog tech for almost 10 years. I have a couple friends that are still smog techs. The documentation is what they would go by. If in doubt, they can call number on paper to verify part number and application.

I don't want to argue about it either, I'm trying to help people to realize it is OK to run this manifold if it is listed as a "replacement" part for your specific vehicle.

"replacement" parts are in a whole different category, and do not require C.A.R.B. certification in most cases. As in this one.
 

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I just want to clarify for anyone debating running the Edelbrock TBI #3704 intake manifold because of emmisions testing or inspections. You CAN use on any polution controlled vehicle as long as Edelbrock states it is a "replacement" part. Even in California. So if you have an 87-95 TBI 305 or 350 you CAN run this intake perfectly legal.
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https://ww3.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/replace.htm
 

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If in doubt, they can call number on paper to verify part number and application.

If I were you I would do exactly that before installing it and calling it good. I'm seeing conflicting information, which is not a good thing when it comes to legality issues.

Man I'm glad I don't live in CA.
 

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I called the number, which is Edelbrock. They verified it is legal as a replacement part as long as my vehicle is on the list that this manifold was made for. Which it is. He directed me to the link for the California replacement part section also, which states manufacturer decides which parts are "replacement" or not. I am 100% sure it is legal. It does say you need original receipt with part number, and documentation that comes with manifold, and to keep in glovebox for smog tech.
 

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Getting close! I just need to prime oil pump, install valve covers, belt, and it's ready to drop in. I'm going to clean engine bay up, install some new engine mounts, and replace torque converter before dropping it in.
 

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Scrap the flex fan for a proper fan and fan clutch, otherwise it looks pretty good. When it was me, I couldn't resist throwing some Corvette cast valve covers on.

Good luck finding engine mount cushions. I re-used my originals because the aftermarket junk replacements were all thin steel and Chinese.

Still curious how you're attaching the heater core supply hose to the manifold.
 

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Attaching it the right way, thanks to you!

I prefer a flex fan in CA. I do a lot of stop n go, and idling with a/c on. This truck doesn't have an electric auxiliary fan at all. The extra air at idle makes engine cooler, and a/c works better. I always run flex fans on vehicles without electric fans with great success. I don't use the cheaper thin, double plate fans like this one that came on a vehicle I bought (blue one in pic). The one on truck now is Made in USA and is certified to 10,000 RPM, iso certified, and tested. I have used flex fans for almost 40 years without a single problem.

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