I love the way the car is coming along. I was afraid that you had given up on the project. Can't wait to see it finished. What are you going to do with it when it is done?
Honestly torn between keeping forever and moving on to get more experience with another project. The car is basically done now although it needs more restoration type efforts to clean up the paint and fix the carpet etc. trying to figure out if I should get it painted here and there (plastics etc) or go with a fun wrap.
Hey! If you go up to the build thread linked in the comments, you'll be able to see a five page article about that whole process... TLDR... it took me two attempts to pass because my mass-air sensor wasn't originally centered in the cold air intake, because they couldn't see the PCV valve that was properly installed, and because i installed the Holley RPM activated window switch to turn off my a/c compressor and that part is traditionally used for racing activities. But the truth is, if you document everything (you need your E-ROD receipts, photo of the computer, photo of the engine bay and cats), install everything per GM's instructions, make sure all your monitors are ready and that you have no codes, and your exhaust person is able to arrange the cats the proper distance away from the engine (again per the instructions), it's pretty easy to pass with the E-ROD kit. It's certainly stressful because there is the fear of failing, and some state refs aren't exactly super polite. But they are also car guys and appreciate that you're not out trying to pollute and do illegal things. And this kit is designed to pass. So if it's correct, and the E-ROD computer is happy and it's all plumbed correctly, you'll be G2G. Good luck!
The whole point of this series is to outline a CARB approved build yet you have not showcased passing the CA smog. Did you have any hiccups with the build? Did it pass smog. We need an update.
I wrote that specific part up as an article on the website -- ls1tech.com/articles/legal-california-engine-change/ -- the state refs don't allow people to film them or their facilities.
Thanks for the update and the link to the article. I watched all the videos and couldn’t tell whether you were able to complete the project and get it smogged. I'm contemplating putting an Erod in a 82 Land Cruiser. Your videos are helpful.
@@Shadetreecruiser oh man that would be great. there's a company near me (Corsetti Cruisers, who was mentioned in my exhaust vid) who puts the LS3 ERODs into Cruisers and they are a wonderful combo. Apparently there's a little customization needed with the cats (change of pipe shape, not length, which is key), so you'll just need a smart exhaust shop to make sure it's per Chevy's instructions. Good luck!
I love the way the car is coming along. I was afraid that you had given up on the project. Can't wait to see it finished. What are you going to do with it when it is done?
Honestly torn between keeping forever and moving on to get more experience with another project. The car is basically done now although it needs more restoration type efforts to clean up the paint and fix the carpet etc. trying to figure out if I should get it painted here and there (plastics etc) or go with a fun wrap.
Can you do a segment on how it all went with State referee? That's the biggest challenge I'm fearful of.
Hey! If you go up to the build thread linked in the comments, you'll be able to see a five page article about that whole process...
TLDR... it took me two attempts to pass because my mass-air sensor wasn't originally centered in the cold air intake, because they couldn't see the PCV valve that was properly installed, and because i installed the Holley RPM activated window switch to turn off my a/c compressor and that part is traditionally used for racing activities.
But the truth is, if you document everything (you need your E-ROD receipts, photo of the computer, photo of the engine bay and cats), install everything per GM's instructions, make sure all your monitors are ready and that you have no codes, and your exhaust person is able to arrange the cats the proper distance away from the engine (again per the instructions), it's pretty easy to pass with the E-ROD kit.
It's certainly stressful because there is the fear of failing, and some state refs aren't exactly super polite. But they are also car guys and appreciate that you're not out trying to pollute and do illegal things. And this kit is designed to pass. So if it's correct, and the E-ROD computer is happy and it's all plumbed correctly, you'll be G2G.
Good luck!
Great project how you get so much sponsors
They aren’t mine; I’m an auto journalist for a large auto enthusiast media company. This is a project for work. Also spent a lot of personal money.
@@internetbrandsautogroup3826 I know bought most of the same parts any way thks for the reply
The whole point of this series is to outline a CARB approved build yet you have not showcased passing the CA smog. Did you have any hiccups with the build? Did it pass smog. We need an update.
I wrote that specific part up as an article on the website -- ls1tech.com/articles/legal-california-engine-change/ -- the state refs don't allow people to film them or their facilities.
Thanks for the update and the link to the article. I watched all the videos and couldn’t tell whether you were able to complete the project and get it smogged. I'm contemplating putting an Erod in a 82 Land Cruiser. Your videos are helpful.
@@Shadetreecruiser oh man that would be great. there's a company near me (Corsetti Cruisers, who was mentioned in my exhaust vid) who puts the LS3 ERODs into Cruisers and they are a wonderful combo.
Apparently there's a little customization needed with the cats (change of pipe shape, not length, which is key), so you'll just need a smart exhaust shop to make sure it's per Chevy's instructions.
Good luck!