GT40 Crate and emissions

Ford Racing is just covering its backside. The GT40 crate engine is the 5.0, right? It probably comes with a B cam for manual trans cars and an E cam for autos. The B is not smog legal, which means it doesnt have an Exemption Order number. Also, just because something IS legal doesnt mean it wont affect your car's smog reading. Put a smog leagal cam and all the emissions equipment on the GT40 and it will *probably* pass. The stock production bock is just that - stock production. A factory replacement for your old 5.0. I wouldnt worry about that passing. This is exactly why I got my '68. I could put a diesel in it if I wanted.

I agree though; some of their classifications are retarded. Its like seeing road race wheels in a catalog that say "for race use onl - not street legal". With that in mind, a race-quality wheel is going to be a hell of alot tougher than a stock one.

Ordie said:

yea but your cars over 30 years old. Your emissions exempt.

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Exactly my point .

I personally wouldnt worry about a mild stock-looking 351W getting through CA smog, but it would need some "concealing".

If you know you're going with aftermarket heads, do not get a stock longblock. Save the money and get a shortblock instead. A GT-40 headed early V8 Explorer engine is something to thing about too. Just consider your ultimate goals and go from there.