In a message dated 8/13/99 9:37:36 PM EST, BoogYT1300 writes:
> In a message dated 8/13/99 5:00:37 PM EST, Rich.Wisotzkey@gsc.gte.com
writes:
>
>
> > Ok folks,
> > I need your experience once again. My credit card is burning a hole in
> my
> > pocket. (But not for long, my wife comes back from a business trip
> tonight!)
> > I can't make up my mind between these two cams.
> > Here is the problem. Is anyone running a CompCam 20-604-8 or a Hughes
> > HER0612AL? I was wondering if anyone has any experience trying to get
> one
> > of these cams through the exhaust sniffer? Here is Northern Virginia, I
> > must face the emissions inquisition. Even though they are not 50-state
> > emissions exempt, if I can pass the sniffer test, that's all that
matters
> > here. If it doesn't, I guess I will need to swap back to the stock cam,
> > computer, or something. I really don't want to swap the cam back if I
> don't
> > have to. I've also heard from the mechanics there are additives you
can
> use
> > in your fuel to make it burn cleaner. Any thoughts here as well?
> > Please give me your feedback. I have a set of Mopar roller rockers and
> MPI
> > intake I'm installing. Figured since the engine will be torn down this
> far,
> > it only makes sense to do the cam at the same time. Thanks.
> > Rich - Ashburn, VA
> >
> Rich,
> How ya been? I'll bet your enjoying the "home alone" time. Anyway, Does
VA
> have the dyno test, or is it just a sniffer...where they hook up a hose to
> the exhaust and analyze. You should be alright. Does everything you are
> putting on have a CARB EQ number? If so then you are as good as gold! If
> you fail then you just have to fine tune, everythings legal and dont let
them
> tell you otherwise. Alot of the tricks the mechs have, get the engine good
> an hot before you take it in, a hotter engine burns leaner and more
> economically. If you have a 180 stat in, and fail, put the 195 back in.
Do
> a complete tune up before you go, that includes replacing the cap, rotor,
> and making sure your plugs are clean and gapped properly, for your truck
the
> proper gap is 0.035. Ive passed MD's inspection req's with all my mods.
they
> only commented on how good it sounded...or was that how loud...hehe. We
have
> a "dyno" test here. they drive it on a "tread mill" that is linked to a
> computer. I passed with flying colors.
> Do your mods, including the cam, go to the emissions, even if you dont
have
> to go, you can still get tested, if you fail, go from there. They arent
> gonna condemn ya, esp if you show up willingly.
So give it a shot!
Boog
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