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i know there are alot of luvs in ca that have v6 & v8 s
question is ???????
IF i put all the smog equipment from say a 82 camaro on the p/u does that make it smog legal?
i know i should call dmv but i want to see if i will seem like a dumb S.
it makes sense right?
i have been told when swapping powerplants you MUST go up a year or two
any answers out there?

I had an 81 nissan 4x4 w/ a 327 in it, and I lived in Cali at the time. I had to take it to the smog master, and the requirements for the motor which was a 62-67 327 was a stock breather, heat riser from the manifold to the breather, and a pvc valve. So I put all that on, and got it smogged then yanked it all back off So basically you will have to have what ever the year of motor requires to be smog legal, then do what you will afterwards. GOOD LUCK!!!!!

This should give you an idea on the rules here in CA. It's not as horrendous as it seems, but having said that... it can be a pain in the butt.

http://www.jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Chevrolet_S-10_V-8_Smog.html

WOW i'm totally stoked!
thanks you guys that is exactly what i hoped for
maybe in about 9-10 years well be out of ca but in the mean time my son needs a cool ride when he goes to high school ( he's 7 so i got time ) i had a 79 pinto with 289ci when he was born plus "car" is in his blood as in mine i get it from my pop , the dude cant read or write but he knows his cars! and he can clean a mean toilet ( he's a custodian @ a major junior college in walnut ca ) since 1966 hes had that job.
THANKS DAD!

I have a BAR label like the one pictured above. it says 1964 327 with an X in the PCV box. so basically what that means is I can put any small block I want in it as long as it resembles a 327 with a PCV valve (cant fool the BAR with a big block). They dont give out labels like that anymore. only for engines from a car that is later model than the recipient and it has to have all the factory smog equipment on it.

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1978 LUV Truck 2WD
450 "Small Block" Chevy
3.70 Ford 9
28x10 Goodyears

I contacted the referee station about a year ago when I was still going with a 350 in my LUV. The guy I talked to said it's really not that bad to get the car done. Just make sure you select the right engine (least amount of smog equipment like from a Silverado truck), that you install all of it correctly, and when you take it in to the referee, have the information he needs (i.e. engine year/size/codes, where each smog item is located) and it goes smoothly. Didn't sound that terrible actually talking to the guy that gives you the ok.

find a silverado that has no air pump on it. the rest is not too bad

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1978 LUV Truck 2WD
450 "Small Block" Chevy
3.70 Ford 9
28x10 Goodyears

that's it exactly.. you just have to make sure it's not one of the "heavy duty" truck engines and you'll be all set

i called the salvage yard close to me and they want only 113.00 for the motor and 89.00 for any trans SWEET
i have a buddy in vegas that will give me a master rebuild kit for 50.00
sorry no deals me only thats what he said
but im in no big hurry i want it done but i rushed on a ford 360 and it blew up so no more rushing on builds, im also in the process of buying a house so that is were the money heads eventhough i got 125% financing still gotta pay the day workers a good wage + beer to help me move all my crap.

awesome prices on the engine/trans... can't get things up here for that low.

yeah makes it worth the drive huh?
im going on the 1/2 price day and get it even cheaper than that!!

so what place is this??? I am down that way every month or two and it sounds worth checking out...

take I-5 or I-15 south to I-10 = from 15 go west from 5 go east
in ontario get off on milliken go south ( away from the big mountains )
past jurupa ave keep going south it will be on the left just look hard

in monrovia exit I-10 on peck road go north towards mountains it is a little driveway on left all the way in the back

check the recycler ads if you got them up there to find out the days or go too http://www.pickapart.org i think thats it

ecology is in san bernardino off of waterman call 411 never been there seen it from street

and theres one in adelanto up in the desert off I-15