Suppose you want to replace the original NA motor and 3-speed in a slightly older G-body with an 84-87 sfi turbo and 200-4r.
Assuming the turbo motor itself is completely stock, and all its emissions-control ducks are in row -- is the referee going to certify it? Anyone have enough knowledge and/or actual experience with the regime in California to know?
I've studied the "engine change guidelines" provided by CARB. Aside from the fact that the turbo is "hotter", the possible gotcha I see is that the NA motor has a smog pump whereas the turbo doesn't.
Assuming the turbo motor itself is completely stock, and all its emissions-control ducks are in row -- is the referee going to certify it? Anyone have enough knowledge and/or actual experience with the regime in California to know?
I've studied the "engine change guidelines" provided by CARB. Aside from the fact that the turbo is "hotter", the possible gotcha I see is that the NA motor has a smog pump whereas the turbo doesn't.