Tim240z

Lone et al., I deal with CARB and several AQMDs on a regular basis (for stationary sources though, not mobile sources). I will contact several of my contacts and get some specifics on how these regs are actually interpreted and enforced. I will report back here once I get some news. Tim

Here yo go Gramps: H&S 43002 Exemptions; Motor Vehicles of Historic Interest 43002. No motor vehicle of historic interest shall be required to have any motor vehicle pollution control device, except for such devices that were required by this part for such vehicles prior to the time that special identification plates were issued for that vehicle pursuant to Section 5004 of the Vehicle Code. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 957.) or... H&S 44011 Certificate of Compliance Exceptions 44011. (a) All motor vehicles powered by internal combustion engines that are registered within an area designated for program coverage shall be required biennially to obtain a certificate of compliance or noncompliance, except for all of the following: (1) Every motorcycle, and every diesel-powered vehicle, until the department, pursuant to Section 44012, implements test procedures applicable to motorcycles or to diesel-powered vehicles, or both. (2) Any motor vehicle that has been issued a certificate of compliance or noncompliance or a repair cost waiver upon a change of ownership or initial registration in this state during the preceding six months. (3) (A) Prior to January 1, 2003, any motor vehicle manufactured prior to the 1974 model-year. ( Beginning January 1, 2003, any motor vehicle that is 30 or more model-years old. (4) (A) Any motor vehicle four or less model-years old. ( The department, by regulation, may increase the exemption provided by this paragraph to include any motor vehicle up to six or less model-years old. © Any motor vehicle excepted by this paragraph shall be subject to testing and to certification requirements as determined by the department, if any of the following apply: (i) The department determines through remote sensing activities or other means that there is a substantial probability that the vehicle has a tampered emission control system or would fail for other cause a smog check test as specified in Section 44012. (ii) The vehicle was previously registered outside this state and is undergoing initial registration in this state. (iii) The vehicle is being registered as a specially constructed vehicle. (iv) The vehicle has been selected for testing pursuant to Section 44014.7 or any other provision of this chapter authorizing out-of-cycle testing. (5) In addition to the vehicles exempted pursuant to paragraph (4), any motor vehicle or class of motor vehicles exempted pursuant to subdivision ( of Section 44024.5. It is the intent of the Legislature that the department, pursuant to the authority granted by this paragraph, exempt at least 15 percent of the lowest emitting motor vehicles from the biennial smog check inspection. (6) Any motor vehicle that the department determines would present prohibitive inspection or repair problems. (7) Any vehicle registered to the owner of a fleet licensed pursuant to Section 44020 if the vehicle is garaged exclusively outside the area included in program coverage, and is not primarily operated inside the area included in program coverage. ( Vehicles designated for program coverage in enhanced areas shall be required to obtain inspections from appropriate smog check stations operating in enhanced areas. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 67, Sec. 13. Effective July 6, 1999.) References at the time of publication (see page iii): Regulations: 13, CCR sections 2036, 2037, 2038, 2039 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hope this helps you? Tim

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Greimann, I have used hylomar with good results, although I generally only use it when the parts will come into contact with gasoline/gasoline vapors because, unlike silicon, hylomar is impervious to fuel. I have never used it for the intake though, but I'm sure it would work well. Tim

Pete, I had promised you the details on this kit a LONG time ago. Sorry for the lack of follow through, but you have mail! Give me that and that and that for taking soo long! If anyone else is interested, let me know and I will email you the scan of the spec sheet and order form. Tim

ROTFLMAO You guys crack me the hell up! Tim

John, Is that your new sequential box! Very nice...Xmas in January Tim

I was considering this exact thing too, but not sure if I want to do it or not. I knida like the look of that side window. I was also thinking about welding in a panel there and putting in a round portal type window (a la 57 T-Bird), but I think that might be a bit hokey! Tim

Keith, I just got off the phone with MSA. The 2 consoles will not interchange. Apparently the ashtray was under the radio, and the mounting points were relocated. Don't sweat it man! Tim

Also, keep in mind that F-a-F is meant as a temporary fix in an emergency. Use it only to get you to a repair facility. It will almost always create a dynamic imbalance to a tire, which if driven for a long period like that will damage your wheel bearings. I actually carry repair plugs with me, and not aerosols. Although this will not help if I'm miles away from a compressor/service station. Just my 2c. Tim

Doug, Sorry no real specific help, but try looking into what the F1 teams use. Their sites might be a bit more specific, and you are pretty much guaranteed that the use the best stuff. TIm

I'm sure that most any chevy starter will work. I ran the trans in my truck for a while with the std starter with no problems. I plan to purchase a mini torque starter for the Z. Tim

LJohnson, I am using the 200 4R with my 350. I got i from a Buick LeSabre. It has a universal bellhousing flange. I am using the gear lever and cable linkage from a Z28 Camaro, which I made a mounting bracket for it to attach to my custom trans mount. Let me know if you need any other info. Tim

LJohnson, I am using the 200 4R with my 350. I got i from a Buick LeSabre. It has a universal bellhousing flange. I am using the gear lever and cable linkage from a Z28 Camaro, which I made a mounting bracket for it to attach to my cusom trans mount. Let me know if you need any other info. Tim

my concept of the body look on my Hybrid. I wanted to use the MSA 3 piece deck spoiler, but I was there today to pick up a dash cover and the guy said that their supplier is no longer producing them, even though it is one of MSA's best sellers!!! Anyone know who else, if any, produces a similar unit. I guess I could chop up the one piece spoiler that looks similar, but it would be a lot of extra work....like I don't have enough to do Tim

ProZak, After I welded Dave's diff I took it for a quick spin around the block. Dave seems to be able to put up with it, but it would definitely drive me absolutely bonkers. Squeeling the tires at every turn, and pushing through the corners! It does look cool though when he paints double black lines on the road (at almost every intersection I bet haha). If you have a spare, weld it up and try it, you can always go back, swapping them (diffs) is a pretty painless excercise. Tim

Bang, Sounds like it's running very lean. First, check to see if the initial backfire didn't blow off one of the vaccuum lines or plugs (if you've removed any of the lines). You prbably have a leak, letting air in leaning out the mixtures. After checking all the lines, richen up the carbs all the way to see if that helps. I have a colortune and balance tool, so stop by if you need help tuning them. Tim

And most of all, don't forget to recline your seat as far back as possible, so you can just see over the dash. this lowers the car's center of gravity and give a serious traction boost....good for at least a second in the 1/4... Ha Ha ...you guys crack me up... Tim

Try bridging the solenoid to the positive from the battery (main terminal). That will tell you if the starter is bad. Tim

Shipping may make it less attractive, but look at bowtieoverdrives.com. They are in So. Cal. Tim

Nion, I am going to run a single groove pulley and run the alt. and pump on one belt from the crank pulley. Looks neater only having one groove, I think anyway. Tim

quote Rick, I agree with this. I just picked up two of these from the local parts shop. They are exhaust isolators from a mercedes...rubber pad with a stud on each end. Tim

quote Yeah..install 3000lb/inch springs in the rear...no squat!!!!! Tim

Don't let the ricers see that!!!! They'll be all over it Tim

POsted by Dan: quote Dan, I have pulled the drums off several times and cleaned and lubed each time. The parking brake (I use all the time BTW) is adjusted on the cable to it's fullest amount, but I have to really pull up hard on the brake lever to stop the car from moving on even a slight hill!! Could it be that the adjusters aren't working at all!!?!?? Maybe it's time to put some disks in back. TIm