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86xchpstang
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It's been about 9 years since I've been on here so I apologize in advance if I post this in the wrong area.

I sold my 86 coupe many years ago for 5k 😭😭 and looking to get into something again. I've had my eye on a couple 4cyl coupes but I don't wanna deal with hot smog, or B.A.R. so my question is....if I do a v8 swap on a 4 banner with I have to go get it state ref?

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I'm in the same boat with you except I have bought and started my 4 to 8 swap from every thing I have read is you visit the ref once for him to inspect the swap being done correctly if its all good he prints a new sticker letting smog shops know its legit to smog

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If you put all the stuff from the V8 into the 4 it will pass as long as the V8 stuff is ok. I'm talking all the solenoids behind the strut tower, all the vacuum stuff, all the smog stuff, pump and hoses to back, metal pipe behind head ( not necessary but for the look), and cats. Everything needs to be there, or look like it's there.
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A smog tech sees the sticker and enters it into the computer so it gets smogged as a V8. It's extra paper work and appointments and fees. With luck you will get a younger BAR tech that doesn't know these older cars well. So he won't get picky on you.
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