Ca smog legal 383 stroker

[PlayingWithTBI]

I know a 383 will not pass but i will simply make it visually look like the stock 350 so all that matters is that it passes visual and sniffer test

The visual test includes looking for the TBI and OE air cleaner/ducting. Other stuff - EGR (intake manifold has to have that) and A.I.R. (if so equipped). How about your CARB approved catalytic converter? If they see an aftermarket one they're gonna ask for documentation.

 

[braidenserpa]

The visual test includes looking for the TBI and OE air cleaner/ducting. Other stuff - EGR (intake manifold has to have that) and A.I.R. (if so equipped). How about your CARB approved catalytic converter? If they see an aftermarket one they're gonna ask for documentation.

So as long as I do that and keep a CARB approved cat I should be good to go?

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

So as long as I do that and keep a CARB approved cat I should be good to go?

Just to get to tuning. After a regular tuneup, you'll need to set timing and AFR to help with HCs.

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Other stuff to help reduce NOx. IMO the hardest to pass, especially if you don't have a 3-way Cat.

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Check your Charcoal Canister system and gas cap for leaks - part of the test is to pressurize the fuel system to look for leaks.

YMMV

 

[99xcss4]

yes you should be fine if you do all of that no one has to know that it is a stroker engine and not the sock one if it looks stock then it is stock

 

[99xcss4]

some thing that I do not know though is if any of the crate engines I have posted ca compliant or not

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

some thing that I do not know though is if any of the crate engines I have posted ca compliant or not

Probably not, they don't want the liability. They'll say "for off road use only" or "48 state legal"

 

[braidenserpa]

Just to get to tuning. After a regular tuneup, you'll need to set timing and AFR to help with HCs.

What Causes High Hydrocarbon (HC)? | SmogTips.com

Below are common failures which are likely to produce high Hydrocarbon HC. Hydrocarbons are basically raw fuel, otherwise known as Gasoline. High Hydrocarbon (HC) emissions are almost always a sign of poor fuel ignition. However, it's not always that the engine's ignition system is responsible...

www.smogtips.com

Other stuff to help reduce NOx. IMO the hardest to pass, especially if you don't have a 3-way Cat.

What Causes High NO (NOx)? | SmogTips.com

Nitrogen Oxide or NO is created when an engine's combustion chamber temperature reaches over 2500F. Vehicle manufacturers have designed several systems, which when working properly, lower nitric oxide emissions. Below are common failures which may cause your car, truck, van, suv, or motorhome to...

www.smogtips.com

Check your Charcoal Canister system and gas cap for leaks - part of the test is to pressurize the fuel system to look for leaks.

YMMV

I just had my truck smogged recently with the stock 350 in it and they did all of that, perfect pass.

 

[99xcss4]

well they did say for 87-95 I did not see any thing about for off road use only or only in these sates maybe I missed it some where

 

[braidenserpa]

well they did say for 87-95 I did not see any thing about for off road use only or only in these sates maybe I missed it some where

Yeah if it was for "offroad use only" or only for "48 states" I think it must be somewhere on the page

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

Yeah if it was for "offroad use only" or only for "48 states" I think it must be somewhere on the page

This was just conjecture, from experience, on my part. I'd call them and ask if it's CARB approved.

As an example, here's the disclaimer from Blue Print engines for my "383" short block.

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