smog stuff out

wichol98 · Post by **wichol98** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 1:12 am

can anyone tell me wat smog stuff i can remove from my 1980 spider carb

mbouse · Post by **mbouse** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 8:26 am

I would be more than happy to do so if you are interested in going "all the way".

I just accomplished this task myself this fall. i require pictures of your car, however. i need to see the patient.

is this to be a california car? if so, i cannot assist.

lemme know.

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 9:49 am

if the car is going to be registered in Calif, everything has to remain intact and functioning

mbouse · Post by **mbouse** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 12:19 pm

OUCH.....so now you got both extremes offered to you.

manoa matt · Post by **manoa matt** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 2:03 pm

Hey guys,

I live in Hawaii where there are no pollution regulations what so ever.
I am in the process of restoring the engine on my 78 spider, and would like to remove anything that will rob some performance. I've already removed the air pump and pluged the 4 air ports on top of the head. I'm about to buy all new hoses and before I do i would like to know what vacume lines and etc. I can eliminate before I overbuy on hoses. However, I don't plan on living in Hawaii for a long time( 3-5 years), but I plan on having my spider longer. So I don't want to do anything permenant or that can't be put back on. I'll post some pictures of my engine and carb with little numbers or labels on each port or hose so it will be easier to identify what's what.

thanks

matt

wichol98 · Post by **wichol98** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 8:59 pm

i live in california but im only going to drive the car at the track were i dont need all the smog stuff

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 10:24 pm

what type of racing? and what do the rules allow?

wichol98 · Post by **wichol98** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 1:00 am

drag and no rules

spidernut · Post by **spidernut** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 5:36 am

Drag racing a Fiat? That's curious.

wichol98 · Post by **wichol98** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 8:21 pm

any help

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:42 pm

if it's going to be a drag only car, I'd remove everything; air pump and attaching parts, egr, catalytic converter and evap canister. Lighten the car as much as possible
You may find the rear axle won't stand up to the demands of drag racing, even with a stock motor

wichol98 · Post by **wichol98** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 12:28 am

is there a diagram or somethin to help me out

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 12:40 am

There may be a tech article at mirafiori.com, but I'd suggest investing in a Haynes or Chilton manual. Basically if it's a race only car, you'll want to remove anything not essential.