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3400 Sfi
I'm looking at buying a Sunbird SFI but I have a question, I asked the guy about etesting it and he said this in an email:
As for the certification I guess you're talking about the pollution test In Ontario. If it's the case, I'm no longer using EGR valve emission control system, it's simply block with a small metal plate. As for the exhaust size at the catback....If my memory is good, the 3400 start for the engine at 2.25in. but mine become 2.5in.on the downpipe. |
It means there's a good chance you wont' pass emission unless you get the EGR working again or live in an area that doesn't require emission test ( but it's technically still an illegal mod )
So if you can't pass emission.. you can't plate and drive the car *legally He has made the exhaust bigger for better flow/sound ( HP ) but will lose torque ( unless car is modded up ). |
Thanks man..
He got it etested without it. Here's what he said in an email: "The guy told me that my ride was considered as an Hot Rod ( car with an engine that wasn't suppose to be in it). He also told me that if I have an N/A setup ( 3.1) oversize, bigger pistons...etc.. that I wouldn't have passed that test. The etest for an Hot Rod is really more permissive then an stock ride." So do you think I should buy it still? Without it? Think I should ask for the EGR piece with it? |
Ya, you should definitely get the EGR with it. Once the car's been e-tested, I've heard of people blocking it off. But until that point, you gotta get it hooked up and working properly.
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I"d ask for insurance quote.. most of them frown on the word "Modified" and "Hot Rod" classification.. you may pay a lot more for insurance then the car a year providing they even take you on.
As far as I know.. emission is still done based on the engine thats in it.. they will take the emission standard of a standard car that has that block (3400 ) in it stock and use that as a base number for you to consider as a pass for emission. If you're determine to get it.. ensure you have him ( and make sure you're there to see him do it so if you decide to block it.. you know how ) unblock the EGR and any other emission equipment.. since you'll need to do the E-test anyways for transfer of ownership. |
The 3.1 and 3.4 are very similar engines. The 3400 is a just a newer version. Same 60* block with larger bore.
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