Thanks for the input guys, I think I will look arpund and see how to close the thread... after talking with another local mechanic who gave his experience with another build, I think I am going to sell the Monte (my dad wanted it so it at least stays in the family) and buy something pre-1975 so I just wont have to worry about smog. CA law exempts cars from smog made before that year so I have some shopping to do. Thanks again though for everyone's advice.