Kyoto ?

[kmillar]

I currently own a '90 6 spd and I am considering some modifications . I have an old 400 block in the garage and am thinking of installing that in the car with a miniram. One of the things that is holding me back is the uncertainty of any upcoming smog laws. Has anyone heard anything that I should be aware of? It's either put some money into the engine to get the performance I desire or I should just get a ZR-1? Any insight would be appreciated. I live in Alberta, by the way.

[sami85L98]

If u use the right cam/heads/exhaust u will be just fine with that 400 torq monsta. My 383 with no smog pump and high flow cats passed the GA/USA emmissions with ease. Buy retrofit lifters and throw a hyd roller cam something like GM305 u be just fine with emmissions. I like the ZR1's but its too expensive for modding except headers/heiback chip and other bolt on mods.

[kmillar]

Thanks for the response, I'm not sure about the cam you are referring to?
In Ontario how do you get inspected? Is it just a tailpipe sniff, or do they consult a manual to see what should be there for emissions equipment in the first place?
If I dump $8-10K into a car and smog laws come along and I've thrown that engine combo out the window, I won't be too happy. I just have always loved a ZR. Maybe I'm just looking for a reason.