RE: IML: down to crunch time: getting the '82 Imp through smog

["Tom Woodcock" <tom@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

My 1978 NYB got through after making it run a little rich. In fact it
was very low according to the test results

Tall Tom  

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Subject: RE: IML: down to crunch time: getting the '82 Imp through smog

What were all the test results?  Some things effect NOX one way and CO
another.  How much did it fail by?  A minor carb tweak might get it
through. 
   As far as emissions controls, your Imperial, now carbed is not on of
3,000, but one of millions.  It's the same 318 2bbl put in almost
everything throughout the 80's and with minor tweaks a heck of a lot
longer.  My car passed the treadmill test (NY) with a 360 and a 4bbl
AFB.  Obviously it would have failed the visual, but yours should be
able to pass if it's truly in good condition. Like someone already said
running rich car ruin your catalytic converter and O2 sensor.  Good
luck.

Rob




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