Emissions junk on an 86' 454. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Kenbo-Slice · 01-20-2010, 01:49 AM

I want to get rid of all of it! I'm going to have the carb re-built at a local carb shop and do a tune up/new timing set and fluid change in the next couple weeks. While I have everything torn apart, I want to get rid of all of the odds and ends for emissions. The motor should run better I imagine.... At the moment there are hoses disconnected (HUGE vacuum leaks) screws in other hoses to block them off as well as other troublesome BS. (it was an old farm truck...That should explain the rig-job under the hood.) It DOES have AC, power windows and locks though. I'm not worried about that good stuff yet, I'm focusing my attention on the drivetrain at the moment.

Suggestions, concerns, questions..... Anything? haha

Matt Man · 01-20-2010, 04:17 AM

if the truck has the 10,000 lb gvwr it should only have a smog pump. im in california and i passed emissions with no cats. by getting rid of the smog pump you wont notice a difference. i would reccomend a edelbrock 1407 carb, and make her breathe. my .2 cents.

Kenbo-Slice · 01-20-2010, 08:30 AM

Not a fan of the Quadrajet? The truck only has 58,000 original miles on it but it sat for a couple years (just moved around the guys property). The carb rebuild should only be a hundred bucks or so.

glock35ipsc · 01-20-2010, 10:28 AM

What are the emissions laws in NY? That would likely dictate what you could leave on or pull off.

JohnC · 01-20-2010, 10:45 AM

I agree with Bob. I would check your local emissions before you take too much off. Some states only do visual inspections, others go all out and it all has to be functioning. I'm lucky here in Oklahoma we don't have either. So all mine came off with the engine swap.

Also welcome to the boards. Glad to have you here.

Kenbo-Slice · 01-20-2010, 12:24 PM

I believe only 1996+ are checked for emissions. With this 86' I don't think I need anything. I bought it with no cats but I have no idea if that was a factory exhaust.

01-20-2010, 01:49 AM	#1
Kenbo-Slice Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Posts: 108	Emissions junk on an 86' 454. I want to get rid of all of it! I'm going to have the carb re-built at a local carb shop and do a tune up/new timing set and fluid change in the next couple weeks. While I have everything torn apart, I want to get rid of all of the odds and ends for emissions. The motor should run better I imagine.... At the moment there are hoses disconnected (HUGE vacuum leaks) screws in other hoses to block them off as well as other troublesome BS. (it was an old farm truck...That should explain the rig-job under the hood.) It DOES have AC, power windows and locks though. I'm not worried about that good stuff yet, I'm focusing my attention on the drivetrain at the moment. Suggestions, concerns, questions..... Anything? haha __________________ It's a Jeep towing machine! (at least it will be) Last edited by Kenbo-Slice; 01-20-2010 at 02:00 AM.

01-20-2010, 04:17 AM	#2
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: Emissions junk on an 86' 454. if the truck has the 10,000 lb gvwr it should only have a smog pump. im in california and i passed emissions with no cats. by getting rid of the smog pump you wont notice a difference. i would reccomend a edelbrock 1407 carb, and make her breathe. my .2 cents. __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903

01-20-2010, 08:30 AM	#3
Kenbo-Slice Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Posts: 108	Re: Emissions junk on an 86' 454. Not a fan of the Quadrajet? The truck only has 58,000 original miles on it but it sat for a couple years (just moved around the guys property). The carb rebuild should only be a hundred bucks or so. __________________ It's a Jeep towing machine! (at least it will be)

01-20-2010, 10:28 AM	#4
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Emissions junk on an 86' 454. What are the emissions laws in NY? That would likely dictate what you could leave on or pull off. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

01-20-2010, 10:45 AM	#5
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Emissions junk on an 86' 454. I agree with Bob. I would check your local emissions before you take too much off. Some states only do visual inspections, others go all out and it all has to be functioning. I'm lucky here in Oklahoma we don't have either. So all mine came off with the engine swap. Also welcome to the boards. Glad to have you here. Last edited by JohnC; 01-20-2010 at 10:46 AM.

01-20-2010, 12:24 PM	#6
Kenbo-Slice Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Posts: 108	Re: Emissions junk on an 86' 454. I believe only 1996+ are checked for emissions. With this 86' I don't think I need anything. I bought it with no cats but I have no idea if that was a factory exhaust. __________________ It's a Jeep towing machine! (at least it will be)

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