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sam_w
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Location: Petaluma, CA
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 Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 11:37 am Post subject: engine rebuild ??inlet manifold bits & distributor |
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I am rebuilding a 1600 DP longblock that came with my parts stash and am puzzled by this inlet manifol bit. is it necessary?
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norcalmike
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Location: Marina, CA
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| Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 11:50 am Post subject: |
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its a smog control device. legally in most states they shouldnt be removed.
if you state does not have smog test for your vehicles age(in CA its 1975-earlier), no one will ever notice. many presmog vehicles are missing emmissions (smog)devices.
removing it will not effect the running of the car as long as you leave no vaccuum leaks.
be sure to block off any holes it leaves behind when removing it and your good to go.
BTW, that is an AM case, original to the "thing" |
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Towel Rail
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Joined: April 15, 2005
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Location: SE CR IA US NA PE
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| Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 12:12 pm Post subject: |
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If your EGR system (the weird-looking intake thing) is complete, there's no good reason to remove it. All modern cars have EGR, and it helps emissions without robbing a noticeable amount of horsepower. The Thing Shop sells replacement filters if you're interested in maintaining it.
Your distributor looks correct, BTW. I'm a fan of the DVDA, personally. 
- Scott
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Towel Rail
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| Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 12:27 pm Post subject: |
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WHOA! HOLD THE PHONE!!
You need to plug this port if you're not using it for the aircleaner:
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1996 Subaru OBW (EJ22, 5-speed, AWD) -- winter car, 3-seasons "don't feel like biking today" car
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sam_w
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Location: Petaluma, CA
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| Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 7:35 am Post subject: thank everybody |
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thank you all. I live in northern california, and my vehicles do not need smogging.
the picture of the mystery part is from the spare engine and tranny that came withmy 73 thing. Yes I will connect all the necessary hoses when I install it in my 73 beater.
see you all at the classic.
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