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LOWDOWN · 12-27-2011, 11:55 AM

I'm a-thinkin' they ALL did by '69. My brother's L78 '69 Nova did...but its deletion was a popular "Day-2 mod"...

Fightinfire921 · 12-27-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Cam#7

Sorry I had a 396 big block Camaro and a 396 big block Chevelle that did not have smog pumps. So the big blocks did not have smog pumps till the 70s.

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Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

I'm a-thinkin' they ALL did by '69. My brother's L78 '69 Nova did...but its deletion was a popular "Day-2 mod"...

In 1968 and 1969, the California and federal emissions requirements were the same and all cars were built to the same 50-state standard. The AIR system was installed on all L6 cars with manual transmissions, all small blocks with manual transmissions, and all Camaros with big blocks. (Chevelles and full-size cars with the 396/325hp engine and TH400 transmission were the only 68-69 Chevrolet big block cars that did not have smog pumps.) Only the automatic L6 and automatic small block Camaros did not have smog pumps, instead they had the simpler Controlled Combustion System. Generally speaking, an automatic car required less aggressive emission control than a manual transmission car because the engine load (and carburetor fuel metering consistency) was more stable and predictable.

Per CRG

Cam#7 · 12-27-2011, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wildpaws

Which versions of the 396 (i.e. HP) did you have? I'm just wondering if some versions did and some didn't.
Clyde

Both were the 325hp models.

wildpaws · 12-27-2011, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Cam#7

Both were the 325hp models.

WYKOFF69Z

Quote:
Originally Posted by Cam#7
"Sorry I had a 396 big block Camaro and a 396 big block Chevelle that did not have smog pumps. So the big blocks did not have smog pumps till the 70s."

Quote:
Originally Posted by LOWDOWN
"I'm a-thinkin' they ALL did by '69. My brother's L78 '69 Nova did...but its deletion was a popular "Day-2 mod"..."

Quite:
Originally Posted by WYKOFF69Z
"In 1968 and 1969, the California and federal emissions requirements were the same and all cars were built to the same 50-state standard. The AIR system was installed on all L6 cars with manual transmissions, all small blocks with manual transmissions, and all Camaros with big blocks. (Chevelles and full-size cars with the 396/325hp engine and TH400 transmission were the only 68-69 Chevrolet big block cars that did not have smog pumps.) Only the automatic L6 and automatic small block Camaros did not have smog pumps, instead they had the simpler Controlled Combustion System. Generally speaking, an automatic car required less aggressive emission control than a manual transmission car because the engine load (and carburetor fuel metering consistency) was more stable and predictable.

Per CRG "

And that is exactly as I suspected!
Clyde

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*Mr. Wyndham* · 12-27-2011, 03:33 PM

If I were to guess....I think the smart decision would be to wait for the 6th generation. But not for any nostaligic reasons. Simply because I'm not convinced there's a place for a Z/28 (worthy of the name) in the 5th gen lineup....my .02.

2cnd chance · 12-27-2011, 04:15 PM

How dare you!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 12-27-2011, 04:27 PM

Iz Sorryz.....

*DGthe3* · 12-27-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

If I were to guess....I think the smart decision would be to wait for the 6th generation. But not for any nostaligic reasons. Simply because I'm not convinced there's a place for a Z/28 (worthy of the name) in the 5th gen lineup....my .02.

ShnOmac · 12-27-2011, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

If I were to guess....I think the smart decision would be to wait for the 6th generation. But not for any nostaligic reasons. Simply because I'm not convinced there's a place for a Z/28 (worthy of the name) in the 5th gen lineup....my .02.

You have lost all your cool points....

OldScoolCamaro · 12-27-2011, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

If I were to guess....I think the smart decision would be to wait for the 6th generation...Simply because I'm not convinced there's a place for a Z/28 (worthy of the name) in the 5th gen lineup.

Arrgh, arrrghhh, gurgle, gasp....gasp,...arrgh, cough, aaahh, gurgle..gasp...

*Mr. Wyndham* · 12-27-2011, 06:07 PM

*cough, hack, wheeze*

...Can I explain myself??

*Gag, wheeze!!*

...please?

OldScoolCamaro · 12-27-2011, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

*cough, hack, wheeze*

...Can I explain myself??

*Gag, wheeze!!*

...please?

LOLOL>....

wildpaws · 12-27-2011, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

*cough, hack, wheeze*

...Can I explain myself??

*Gag, wheeze!!*

...please?

No explanations are allowed, and no you can't take it back!! Once it has been spoken it is done.

OldScoolCamaro · 12-27-2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by wildpaws

No explanations are allowed, and no you can't take it back!! Once it has been spoken it is done.

So it is said,...so it shall be done...!

12-27-2011, 03:33 PM	#47
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	If I were to guess....I think the smart decision would be to wait for the 6th generation. But not for any nostaligic reasons. Simply because I'm not convinced there's a place for a Z/28 (worthy of the name) in the 5th gen lineup....my .02. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

12-27-2011, 04:27 PM	#49
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Iz Sorryz..... __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

12-27-2011, 06:07 PM	#53
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	cough, hack, wheeze ...Can I explain myself?? Gag, wheeze!! ...please? __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

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LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	I'm a-thinkin' they ALL did by '69. My brother's L78 '69 Nova did...but its deletion was a popular "Day-2 mod"...

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