<VV> Combustion efficiency & exhaust emissions

Jim Houston jhouston001 at cfl.rr.com
Tue Nov 18 17:22:13 EST 2008


When I had my classic Mini (1964) in California, I used to lean the 
carbs out just before I went to the testing station.  After it passed, I 
put them back where they belonged...  just a thought....

Jim Houston
'65 Monza coupe

Daniel Monasterio wrote:
>    Here, in Guadalajara, Mexico, the maximum exhaust emissions allowed for my vairs are: HC - 300 ppm and CO - 3.00 %, verified once a year for cars and twice a year for pickups (Rampside). Next year will be twice a year for all pre 1993 vehicles without allowing driving them on peak hours.
>    Is there a way to modify Corvair engines to make them meet say, 1994 or newer, emissions tests ?... I've been driving Corvairs most of the time since 1968 and wouldn't like to change my driving habits. Don't like driving other cars but Vairs only !!
>
> Thanks in advance for any tip
>
> Daniel Monasterio
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