I was wondering what mods I can do tobeef up my camaro and not worry about emissions. Like rokers,cams or any thing in general. thanks. By the way some of my mods are listed below.

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92 Camaro 3.1 V6 (Red)
-Hypertech Chip
-Dynomax Exhaust
-Taylor Spiral Spark Plug Wires
-2.5 Harwood Lift-Off Cowl Hood
-B&M Megashifter
-B&M Shift Improver
-15x8 Crager 5-Star Chrome Rims
-JSP Apache Wing
-Yellow Weapons-R Intake Filter
-Custom Cold Air Intake
-KYB Shocks & Struts
-Borla Exhaust Tips
-MSD Coil
-Air Lift 1000 Load Assist Springs
-EnergySuspension Swaybar Bushings and Links

 

When I pass smog in late spring time, I'll let you know then, if a 3.4 engine swap is legal.
I'm not telling the smog guy I swapped in a big block!
You need more cubic inches.
Seems like you've done pretty much all there is.

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Chat Soon,
KED85
Karl
1985 Firebird 2.8 to 3.4 swap project for Smog Happy LA, CA

 

Woah there Ked. Last time I checked, the freight train 3.4 still wasn't a big block. LOL, i'd like to see the inductions system from a 2.8 work on one tho, it'd be funny. Maybe you meant a BIGGER block.

 

You can still:

Get a lower rear gear (what's a '92, a 3.23?) and have it installed... or swap in an axle from a mid-80's V6 (3.42 gear)

Pull out the open differential and put a posi unit in there

Put the dual-roller timing chain in (by Cloyes)

Swap in an Energy Suspension torque arm mount- By itself, it made a big difference in the way my car handles & feels, even in a straight line!

Add an ignition box

Crane's 1.52 roller rockers (for the 2.8/3.1) should pass emissions fine. The 1.60's might not, and I think Brian K says you need stronger valve springs for those

No camshafts are certified as emissions legal- but that doesn't mean they won't pass emissions

Rebuild the front suspension with a kit from http://www.p-s-t.com or Energy Suspension

Get some junkyard heads and port them

I'm out of ideas...

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-Tom P (Hot rodded 1986 Firebird 2.8l) from http://www.f-body.net/mailbag/3rd/3rd_mailbag.html message boards
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Hey KED85 that engine swap is perfectly legal in CA. When I was talking to my friend who owns the referee station here in my town he said that so long as the engine is in the same classification of car & that it was offered for that style of car it is legal. Hell you can throw a 3.8L in there if you can get it to fit in between the strut towers.

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- Mike Harvey -
1986 Firebird S/E

 

I really meant Bigger Block".
But saying that doesn't sound as cool!
My way of dealing with the legality is to not say a thing. Sometimes it pays to just shut up.
Plus, I do not have anyone questioning why I did this and that.
I put enough effort into my swap and I need not hear I need to spend more. I just unloaded the left over 3.4 stuff thru ebay for $103. My freight train runs perfect (I will be doing the IAC cleaning idea, wish I knew that answer during my swap moments).



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Chat Soon,
KED85
Karl
1985 Firebird 2.8 to 3.4 swap project for Smog Happy LA, CA