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82 GT · 03-30-2004, 03:40 PM

I think I have a very big problem regarding getting my '82GT back on the road.
Everyone, from Pa., know about the new emissions checks going on at inspection time.
My problem is that I just spent tons of money last winter rebuilding my 351w and now with the new laws there may be no way possible to drive it on the road again. I thought at first that I could apply for a "collectable" or "modified" title and be exempt from having emissions controls but that might not be the case(from what I've been hearing).
My car is supposed to have all the emissions controls that came equipt from the factory in 1982 but I now have a '74 engine that never came with a smog pump, EGR and PCV.
What do I do now??? I have a car that's only good for the drag strip(it appears) and I don't have a truck or means to pull it to the track.
I talked to another mechanic yesterday who is familiar with these special titles and new laws and he said he will look into it because there seems to be a lot of confusion about all of this crap.
What should I do??

03-30-2004, 03:40 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Might have a terrible situation..'82 may never see the road again! I think I have a very big problem regarding getting my '82GT back on the road. Everyone, from Pa., know about the new emissions checks going on at inspection time. My problem is that I just spent tons of money last winter rebuilding my 351w and now with the new laws there may be no way possible to drive it on the road again. I thought at first that I could apply for a "collectable" or "modified" title and be exempt from having emissions controls but that might not be the case(from what I've been hearing). My car is supposed to have all the emissions controls that came equipt from the factory in 1982 but I now have a '74 engine that never came with a smog pump, EGR and PCV. What do I do now??? I have a car that's only good for the drag strip(it appears) and I don't have a truck or means to pull it to the track. I talked to another mechanic yesterday who is familiar with these special titles and new laws and he said he will look into it because there seems to be a lot of confusion about all of this crap. What should I do?? __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.