3.2 conversion for a 76, Need to pass smog in Cali Options

[rd914]

Been a long time lurker. I have a 76 and seriously thinking about doing a six conversion. Specifically looking at a 3.2. Will I still be able to retain all the smog related equipment. Or will fitment issues force me remove them.

I want to make sure I can still pass smog inspection. Thank you for all the great threads and inspiration. 914world rocks!!!!

[shoguneagle]

The 3.2 911 engine is a great engine which should meet California Smog requirements IF you install all the smog equipment and take the installation through the referee station. It has to meet the equipment requirements as well as the running performance. How do I know???

I recently built a 1987 Motronic conversion which involved installing all the smog equipment since I build everything to California specs. My car is a 1974 (currently exempt) which has all the smog equipment. The smog equipment consists of the vapor recovery system, the auxiliary breather system (requires modification to the 914-6 tank or use the 911 Carrera). The Motronic injection system should be used and it does not have any "light" to worry about.

I believe your 1976 car requires a catalytic converter which should be included in the exhaust system and should be in line with the 914 car side. Cats belong to the car side therefore you should be able to get away from using the 911 Carrera exhaust system requirements.

As I said before I built my car to California specs since one of these days I will be moving back home and I expect my car to meet California requirements whether they do cancel the exemption of 1975 and prior cars.

Wiring is the next major problem and there are enough people who have done the 3.2 conversion. Sir Andy is the one to talk to if considering a 3.6 engine.

Always plan in detail and verify every piece of information such as the above before becoming involved in actually acquiring the needed parts. This conversion is expensive so make sure you really want to do it; it usually takes a lot longer than you have planned; you need equipment or access to friends who have equipment to build the project.

Although I live in Arizona (high country), my 914 will be returning to California where I will keep it on a permanent basis in the Bay Area.

Hope the above info helps you. Just got my project driving on the highway with dependability. Have many smaller assembly jobs to do and painting, but it is a great rush to drive it down the highway.

Good Luck,
Steve Hurt