my 77 is a Cali truck, but was sans any and all smog gear when I aquired it. the first couple years weren't an issue, but it found itself parked for a couple more trying to get it all figured out. needless to say, IH8Mud is an invaluable resource, and with alot of help, I was able to get my truck to pass smog. In the end, it meant an fj60 intake/exhaust, carb, CAT and every other bit of smog gear found on a 1980-1986 landcruiser-they all had the same gear for the same period of years, they are the newest generation and by definition the youngest of any and all used smog gear, they are in abundance and in some cases still new old stock on shelves of dealers across the globe. when used with the fj 60 emissions computer, they are a complete system with all components needed to pass visual for both federal or california and are if in good condition, going to get you passed providing the engine is in good health. unless you are going to do a restoration, this is the best way for a californian to go if they want to keep the big 6, IMO. most smog guys aren't going to be able to differentiate between vintages the differnt looking gear, as long as it's a complete and factory looking system, it'll fly. I understand that a late model engine swap USED to be doable w/o sticker needed as long as all of the gear for the new motor was in place and functional, and something about engine size classes- so a 2F with any complete system from 1975-1987 should be acceptable. You're going to have to have smog done regardless of vintage FWIU when bringing in an out of state or even out of date vehicle. on a 73, it is easier to put pieces together to make everything jive as that system was not complicated to begin with, but the 77 is a terrible beast to bring all the players together to make a working system. the parts are much harder to find, and very old when you can find em. I would totally resmog a vehicle if I had to again, and I would just go right to an FJ60 without messing about. I wasted alot of time and money and gaskets trying all the "right" things to do, but your luck may vary. HTH
forgot to add distributor to the list, you'll also need the dizzy...
