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General Discussion / Rookie Poster
« on: March 19, 2012, 01:35:46 AM »
Hi all.
I’m new to the group. I’ve spent the last few days lurking, and reading as many old posts as I can so I can write my first post without sounding too much like the Camaro rookie I am.
First, I have always been a Chevy guy, but have recently migrated from Corvettes to Camaros. I hope to purchase my first Camaro in the next three months. My last Vette was a 64 Coupe.
I’m planning to buy a 1969 Z28. I have many questions, and expect answers to those questions will generate more questions. I’ve sent my check to Jerry to buy his definitive 1969 Z28 book, and so will try to stay away from the basic questions until I have time to read that cover to cover.
The questions I have now center around living in California, and the California smog laws. I know the only guaranteed smog check for a 1969 Camaro will happen at time of purchase (cars between 1966 and 1975 are exempt from bi-annual inspections), but it is POSSIBLE to be stopped and inspected at anytime (odds are higher if the car is loud, or you’re doing something stupid). But, what does a smog test on a 1969 Z28 look like? Do they simply check to see that the smog pump is functioning? Or, do they check things like carbs, cams, and carbon? The reason I ask is that I want to buy/build a Crossram Z28. Would I be able to smog a Z28 with a 2x4 Crossram setup? What about chambered exaust? Off-road cam?
My fear is that if I find the perfect Z28, it won’t pass smog, and that I might need to build what I want once I get a stock Z28 through the smog process.
Additionally, is there a FAQ for buying a 1969 Z28? I plan to employ the infamous Jerry M. to help me, but would love to hear from others who’ve gone down this path.
Thanks,
Mike.
I’m new to the group. I’ve spent the last few days lurking, and reading as many old posts as I can so I can write my first post without sounding too much like the Camaro rookie I am.
First, I have always been a Chevy guy, but have recently migrated from Corvettes to Camaros. I hope to purchase my first Camaro in the next three months. My last Vette was a 64 Coupe.
I’m planning to buy a 1969 Z28. I have many questions, and expect answers to those questions will generate more questions. I’ve sent my check to Jerry to buy his definitive 1969 Z28 book, and so will try to stay away from the basic questions until I have time to read that cover to cover.
The questions I have now center around living in California, and the California smog laws. I know the only guaranteed smog check for a 1969 Camaro will happen at time of purchase (cars between 1966 and 1975 are exempt from bi-annual inspections), but it is POSSIBLE to be stopped and inspected at anytime (odds are higher if the car is loud, or you’re doing something stupid). But, what does a smog test on a 1969 Z28 look like? Do they simply check to see that the smog pump is functioning? Or, do they check things like carbs, cams, and carbon? The reason I ask is that I want to buy/build a Crossram Z28. Would I be able to smog a Z28 with a 2x4 Crossram setup? What about chambered exaust? Off-road cam?
My fear is that if I find the perfect Z28, it won’t pass smog, and that I might need to build what I want once I get a stock Z28 through the smog process.
Additionally, is there a FAQ for buying a 1969 Z28? I plan to employ the infamous Jerry M. to help me, but would love to hear from others who’ve gone down this path.
Thanks,
Mike.