smog test with v8

[smf]

I have an fj40 with an sb chevy 400 in it. I have been restoring it and have not needed to smog it. Well, now I'm ready to register it but I'm not sure if it will pass smog with the v8. I reside in nevada- las vegas. Any Ideas? Will I have any problems smoging it? Can I smog it?

 

[dgangle]

check with your local DMV. They can steer you in the right direction. Having lived two previous places where they do E checks I can tell you that you should have checked into this when you were thinking about buying it, not when its done and time to register... long before any $$ was spent. Hope you don't get an unpleasant surprise!

 

[Scott R]

You will be fine, the laws are as follows:

1. Engine must be from same model year or newer as the LC

2. Enigine from XX year must retain that engines emission equipment

3. California is different than any of the other 49 states

4. No non epa performance upgrades can be present

5. Visual test as in smoke and complete tailpipe

I smogged an FJ55 with a 327 in both Utah and Colorado, CO being the worst. The main obsticle is aquiring a waiver if you have to have one. Waivers take time, and paperwork.

 

[smf]

Thanks for the help. I thought it would be ok but nevada is so close to california and our states dmv site sucks.

 

[65-fj45]

Here's your DMV site.
http://www.dmvnv.com/emission.htm
Good luck