[TR] How easy is it to get a Spitfire through a CA smog?

[Steve Kirby]

Sujit, as you know, 1975 and older vehicles do not get smog checked in CA, so the missing smog parts are not a problem with those cars.  For newer than ’75 it is a problem.  Moss list some small emissions items, but no smog pumps. Rebuilt ones are on the internet for about $100.  All the big retail auto parts stores have them.  RockAuto $98.89 including the core charge.  You can probably cobble the smog system back together for about $200.

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From: Triumphs <triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of dave
Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2020 2:56 PM
To: 'Triumphs' <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] How easy is it to get a Spitfire through a CA smog?

First of all, your best bet is to move out of California.  Who needs the hassle???

Second option is to find a friend that lives in a state that isn’t so hard on old cars.  Register your car there

From: Triumphs <triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net<mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net>> On Behalf Of Sujit Roy
Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2020 4:29 PM
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Subject: [TR] How easy is it to get a Spitfire through a CA smog?

I remember looking at a $800 Spitfire years ago. The smog stuff had been removed. Someone  said not to touch a Spitfire if the smog stuff has been removed as it could cost that much to get it back on the road.
Just pondering. If I get a later Spitfire which has been off the road but has the smog stuff on it, what would it cost (worse case) to make is compliant? Are smog related bits available?

Sujit

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