to get inspected

[blackburban]

I was wondering if I need catelic convertors to get it pass safty on a 1986 suburban

 

[Thardy]

http://publicsafety.utah.gov/safetyinspections/docs/X2009-2010 SI PLT ManuaL.pdf

Page 69

 

[BCGPER]

You don't need a catylic converter to pass the safety portion, and since you don't have emission testing in the basin yet, you should be in the clear.

A couple things to keep in mind though. Testing is headed your way, and you won't pass without it. Also, when you go to sell it, your truck is illegal for most of us so it could hurt your resale value. If I were you I'd keep an eye open for a cheap used converter, and snag it for future use.

 

[blackburban]

Ok thanks

 

[Brad J]

I was wondering if I need catelic convertors to get it pass safty on a 1986 suburban

My 86 3/4 ton Suburban came w/ a dual wrapped (?) High temp exhaust that works like a catalytic converter. Shops here were telling me I needed them until I found out that mine came w/o them.

 

[Cherokeester]

CATALYTIC converters are not a bad idea on most road vehicles in general.

 

[blackburban]

ya when my dad got it. it didnt have the catalytic converters on it and i got it when my dad past away in oct so i been fixing it up

 

[jeep-N-montero]

Is it the 6.2 diesel by chance?

 

[Tacoma]

Is it the 6.2 diesel by chance?

1986 chevy suburban 350 powered

-- in the OP's sig.

 

[jeep-N-montero]

-- in the OP's sig.

Oh, duh me! I guess I am distracted with classes starting back up tomorrow.

 

[blackburban]

Its a 350 that came out of a 1988 carvette pics is in the introduction from me

 

[jeep-N-montero]

A buddy has the 6.2 diesel and likes it, he is a diesel mechanic and has managed to average 16-18mpg with a few tweaks. His next step is going to be to either turbocharge the 6.2 or drop in a 6.5 from the Hummer H1.

 

[blackburban]

That's cool I'm going to be taking out the 350 and putting in a 502 h.o off road engine that's putting out 450 hp and 550 lbs of torque

 

[jeep-N-montero]

That's cool I'm going to be taking out the 350 and putting in a 502 h.o off road engine that's putting out 450 hp and 550 lbs of torque

A tuned 6.2 or 6.5 diesel with the turbo pumps out the same power but achieves close to 20mpg, and the 6.5 can be had for cheap at government auctions. Just putting the idea out there.

 

[blackburban]

True i could get close to that when i get everything for it. Right now the 350 gets the same gas mpg as the new trucks

 

[Tacoma]

You have to do a metric sh*tton of work to a 6.2/6.5 to get those kind of numbers.... they're great with a Banks kit for cruising around, but a big block is a way cheaper method to get real power. For what you'd have to spend on that beefed up 6liter, you could have a Cummins and turn up the pump. Seriously.

 

[jeep-N-montero]

The 6.5 can be had for $150-300. But the Cummins is always an option as well. Heck, I would love a 4bt in my ZJ if I could!

 

[Tacoma]

The 6.5 can be had for $150-300.

Yep, and there's a good reason.