anybody know hard its gonna be for my 84 berlinetta to pass emissions??? any horror stories or tips would be appreciated! I really need it to pass

 

depends on the test and what you have or haven't done as well as the condition of the tune up and overall preformance of the engine

 

do a search on emissions....you'll find lots of cool stuff!

 

The last time I took my Black Berlinetta in for the emissions test ( before it was wrecked!) I preped it first. The car was a 305ci V8 automatic. I wanted to get the car tested BEFORE I did all the work to re-install the smog system. I had completely removed the smog system ( manifold tubes, smog pump, AIR system, ect) because the "visual" test was not required here in RI.

1)I burned 2 full tanks of Ultra 94 octane
2) Put a bottle of fuel system cleaner in the tank on second fill up.
3) Sprayed 1/4 can of carb cleaner thru the carb while cleaning it with a brush
4) Changed the plugs ( needed it anyway. )

The car passed the state emissions test with flying colors. The total time involved with prepping the car this way for the test was 1-2 hours. I will add that the cat converter on the car was in good shape as well as rest of the exhaust system. ( the AIR tube was plugged with a screw !) MANY shops around here will fail a car with bad pipes on it !!

Good luck !