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

[Nat Hall <nathall@xxxxxxxx>]

>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
>

Rob,

The car passed all tests except for the treadmill CO test.  It failed by
nearly three times the "allowed" amount. It passed the CO test at idle,
however, but only by .3 of a point. Just barely slid by. On the HC/PPM
tests it passed both with a reasonable margin to spare.


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Nat Hall
1982 Imperial Coupe
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