Hot Rods and the cops, especially California.
Hi all,
Just wanted to hear from all you who drive cars with exposed modifications like tunnel rams and blowers. Legally speaking, we're not supposed to modify an engine even if we don't have to smog-check it, but we do. I'm wondering how stealthy I have to be in keeping my engine covered while on the street. What's been your experience? Ever been busted for mods on an older hot rod?
Re: Hot Rods and the cops, especially California.
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Originally posted by moparfever
Hi all,
Just wanted to hear from all you who drive cars with exposed modifications like tunnel rams and blowers. Legally speaking, we're not supposed to modify an engine even if we don't have to smog-check it, but we do. I'm wondering how stealthy I have to be in keeping my engine covered while on the street. What's been your experience? Ever been busted for mods on an older hot rod?
few yrs. back had to get rid of my 1980 el camino because it had a 454 with a 671 blower sticking through the hood and they pass a height law saying you couldnt have anything over 2" sticking above the lowest part of the dash. the carbs. was about 6" above the dash. i had been driving the car every day for 3 yrs. before that. in va. if its not stock they dont wont you to have it. i have 1996 cad. taillights in my 1997 s10 and just got a ticket for improper lights but i didnt say anything because he could have wrote me up for, to low, hood scope to high, windows to dark, no rear bumper, to loud, and most of all, wrong motor. im sure glade i live in a free country. :confused:
thanks, mike
ps -most of those things you could get away with on a older car but i think the height law ia a safety thing and would apply to any auto.