Was wondering if anyone has done the 2.8l to 3.4L swap in Maryland, or if anyone has done any other mods that caused problems when you took you car in for inspection or emissions test.. Like putting on a Edelbrock header or the Dynomax catback dual exhaust system? I have a 2.8L carbed model that I want t o rebuild, but have never been thru the inspection process.....

 

As long as the car passes the sniffer, don't worry about what parts are or aren't on it. There is no underhood inspection here, and the visual inspection includes the gas cap, and sometimes for presence of a catalytic converter.

See all the mods I have? I fast passed. They never even raised an eyebrow over the look or the sound (a dead giveaway of what lies under the hood). Never even bothered to inspect for the converter

All you need to pass is an engine in good tune. A catalytic converter helps immensely, and can mask and out of tune engine, but is not always necessary. I know a few people that have passed without a functioning converter. This however is not the norm. Basically get the engine running good, put a good converter on it, and don't worry about it.

 

Thanks for the advice.

I was planning on doing the 2.8L to 3.4L swap and add a few performance parts. The overall Goal of this project car is to turn it into a daily driver for myself and try and teach a few of the kids some auto mechanics (we home school).

 

Hi Marc,

Is there no underhood inspection at all when you first title a car in Maryland? I was told they did. If you are correct this could be a big help.

The reason I am asking is that I may be moving back and this would be a plus in trying to get the IROC to pass...especially if I waited and registered it as an Antique or to that nature.

Thanks in advance for any further info you may provide.

 

Marc, I got the inspection done, but when I need to go through emissions testing will they try to plug into my computer or is this only on the new cars. The reason I ask is because I have the Holley Commander 950 setup soi dont have the factory computer anymore. Also, what emissions station did you go to?

 

There is a underhood INSPECTION when you get a sticker for your tags.

No underhood for EMISSIONS.Like stated before as long as the car is in good running condition you shouldnt have a problem.For emissions they put the car on a treadmill and run it through the gears and up to speed a few times.

 

They wont plug your car in,It will get the treadmill

 

Hmmm...that was what I thought to be the case. The IROC will never pass visual. Looks like if I move back to Maryland I will have to keep the IROC registered in Virginia using my Mother-in-laws address. I don't know of any other way around it.

Thanks for the info Steve.

 

DP

 

I've never had an underhood inspection for license plate renewal on any of my cars. Not a single person I know has ever heard of that. All that is required to tag a vehicle is a title, proof of insurance, and an MSI. Getting stickers every two years is as simple as sending in the bill they mail to you and they send the stickers - no inspection necessary.

BTW - for those that asked, I've always gone to the Glen Burnie VEIP station on Ordnance Rd, and very early in the morning. The crew there seems to be fairly clueless, and the one "tech" that tested my S10 couldn't drive a manual trans worth a damn. Most couldn't tell an EGR valve from a hole in the ground.

Only select 96 and later OBDII cars get scanned.

 

I am sure Steve means the MD state inspection you have to get before you get plates. They will inspect all your emmissions crap to make sure it's all there and hooked up.


Why "only select OBDII cars get scanned?"

 

Sorry,I meant inspection sticker

 

Judging from what I've seen while in line and heard from others experiences, not all OBDII cars get tested. Some just get scanned, some get scanned and run on the dyno, and some just the dyno. I'm not sure why... never bothered to ask.

And while a state inspector does check for certain emissions items, they do not know which vehicle is equipped with what equipment. Not all vehicles share the same emissions equipment. On top of that, they only check for the presence and visual connections. It's only a simple visual, and they will not spend any amount of time looking over everything in the emissions system. The MSI is more of a safety inspection.

Simply put, make it look good, and don't worry if it actually does anything or not. If it's obviously hacked, you'll have trouble, in more ways than one.

92 Formula - From what I've seen TRAXION did a good job with that IROC, and other than the exhaust and cam characteristics, many would pass that off as an LT1 swap. You'll need shorty headers, a y-pipe, functioning cat, and a cam swap to pass emissions, and hopefully just exhaust to pass MSI.

 

If the car is in good tune, the cat isn't to big a thing. I've passed twice with my 89 IROC and once in my truck, both have cats that are somewhat "lighter" then they should be. Neither is stock.

 

Hi Marc,

Thanks for the reply...I missed it earlier. The car has zero emissions currently and the inspector would have to be pretty blind to miss it. If they do an underhood check I'm fubar. I cannot even consider registering it as an antique in 2010 if I understand it correctly. I could do as you suggest and re-install all of it just to pass...but I may lean toward keeping an address in Virginia or not move to Maryland at all.

I'm considering all options...but am not really leaning toward re-installing the emissions and will not sell it.

Thanks again.

 

WooooWooooooooooooo! That car has a beautiful home. James is a good Daddy

Tim

 

Thanks Tim.

And to all of those who have followed Tim's car on these boards, let me tell you that Tim's work on this car has been even better than described (seriously better). I've rarely seen such attention to detail as Tim showed with his car. I say this not because I am the owner of the car but because it is true.

I think I might add a big wing to the IROC, though...

 

You Phuker j/k rofl. The Scooby is a good car ... just needs more powah! One day .....

Tim