Re: So long hornet Idea, Hello Gremlin!!!! I have some Que...

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--- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "deezildennis" <dsinks@xxxx> wrote:
> Ive been into amc's for years but only amc jeeps. I know they cant 
> tell unless they Look at the block which I find them not doing. 
> 
> The problem is they do a visual which most states do not. Headers 
> arent a major issue but a 4 bbl on a 2 bbl equiped car makes them 
> check into it harder. Get what I mean? The goal here isnt to drop in 
> a capped off 401, but to find a happy medium.
> 
> That r4b is just calling to that gremlin, but I dont know if its a 
> wise idea if I want it to pass emissions. Does anyone have any pics 
> of their dual set ups?
> 
> Whats the best way to go? h or x pipe or true duals?
> Id love to peice togethr my own setup. I'll send pics of the car 
> asap.

A V8 with a 4 BBL carb will have lower emissions and get better gas milge then a 2 BBL. In the mid 70's you could not get a 2 BBL V8 car in California for just that reason. The primarys on a 4 BBL are smaller than the 2 BBL's. 74 had no cat and I don't think it had an egr valve, at least the 6's didn't. You should only have a pvc valve and the charcoal canister. If you paint the 4 BBL manifold the engine color and use a stock looking air cleaner the engine will have more of a stock appearance and you might slide by. The dual exhaust is the best way to go with an "X" pipe. Most modern performance cars have them. Also some quiet mufflers wouldn't hurt either if the inspectors are that fussy.
"Doc"