Scrapping the smog (hypothetically of course)

[Army_Dude]

Cause I know none of you upstanding citizens would actuall know how to do this. Anyways, I found out it's true, it's all true. I am currently to return to Iraq in or about November. Soooo, being as there will be no smog inspections here when I return, well you get the point...

Here's the deal, it's an 85 chevy with a new crate 350 from Goodwrench. The intake is stock as is the carb and exhaust.

Question is should I wait till I get headers and a new intake (already got a new carb waiting to install with headers and intake) OR can I just take this crap off and plug the holes? I'm assuming I'll need to dial in the carb again right? thanks guys for any all advise. I want to get all this done prior to leaving so hopefully when I return I can paint and enjoy it.