The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area General Truck Talk An in the crate engine-is it different than what Chevy puts on 2006 models?

As I have been talking to different stovebolters they talk of a true dual ehaust being able to go on the 350 engine in a 1946 pickup. Is this the case if you bought a in the crate 350 this year and installed it on the 1946? Seems that trucks sold in 06 can have emission peroblems from dual ehausts. Are catylitic converters required on the 46 chevy? :confused:

If you are running carburator & dist. you can & should run dual exhaust. You do not need catalitic converters unless some local polution laws require it.

Pollution laws usually go by the year of the vehicle or engine, whichever is newer...short answer - in this case, yes.

GMCpanel, I think the "vehicle or engine, whichever is newer" applies only to vehicles which originally had emissions regulations.

I don't think there are laws anywhere in the US that would require smog compliance with a 1946 model, regardless of power plant.

The crate motor is specifically marketed as a replacement for older vehicles, and not as an "2006" model. The fact that it is sold in 2006 does not imply it was certified to 2006 emissions standards.

I agree Locobreath, as im running a 350 in my
46 with no questions asked.

I wouldn't be so sure Loco - up here if you put a newer engine in any vehicle it has to meet current emissions standards, regardless of the year of the vehicle - the '46 trucks didn't come w/ a modern V8, so it's pretty obviously no longer a "46" truck - down there I'd think it might vary by location

the question tho is really can you buy a crate motor today that doesn't hafta have all the emission controls to run properly, and will it work well w/ duals - the answer to that is yes

Bill

Normally pre 64 didnt have emision issues, make a call to your local EPA or Highway Patrol inspection office, they will know for sure. These rules differ state to state.

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-W

NO NO NO Just keep things to your self.Who's to know.It's a 46......... One plane over head doz more damage than you can do in 30 years.So live it up,will all be dead before they find us.But there working on it,just like the firearms.As long as Mr.B is selling gas I see no problem. :p

About $$3000.+++ :p :p

is he talking about korea or which state.

Any way you look at it, a freshly built, properly tuned crate 350 will produce less emissions than a 1946 216 oil slinger. The crate engine is not a 2006 model engine, they don't make a small block any more. It's just a rebuilt core that could be originally from any one of 3-4 past decades.
Scott

The truck is in Ohio and that is where i will be restoring it and or modifying it with the new equipment.

The 350 crate engine I bought from goodwrench stated that it was made for offroad use only as it would not pass emission standards. The 350 is listed as pre 79 and is 330 horse with 380Ft lbs tourque. The loop hole here in Vancouver is that if you raise the GVW you get into commercial grade insurance and don't need to go through air care. It cost about 20 bucks more for insurance but no hassle involved with testing. 20 bucks well spent in my eyes

Plus it is a new block not rebuilt. the deluxe model comes from pan to carb also.
Stuart