1975/1976 2.0L emissions control removal, How difficult would it be to remove 1975/76 emission equipment? Options

[914Meister]

I am looking to buy a clean 1973 or 1974 2.0 and have been steering clear of the 1975-1976 2.0 versions. Although the bumpers appear to be not too difficult to retrofit, to 1973-1974 spec, I am wondering about the emissions controls. I would consider buying a 1975/76 model if I could get the same horsepower and performance as the 1973-1974 models. I suspect that there are design issues within the engine that are paired with the emissions equipment, and this is not as simple as removing the catalytic converter. The 75 model is now smog exempt in California where I live, and the 76 model will be exempt in less than a year. Any thoughts/advice/experience would be appreciated. Thanks.

[JeffBowlsby]

Why hack and pretend a 75-76 car into something it will never be? If you really want a 73-74 then wait for it and accept nothing else. Or get the 75-76 and appreciate it for what it is. They are all great 914s. I find that the condition is more important than anything else, get the best condition one you can find regardless of anything else.