Most desirable engine setup for a Spider

[vandor]

I could do the Hagerty thing, but I'd like to make it a daily driver. So my only real option is to put all the emissions equipment on it to make it pass, then remove all that and put it into storage till next time.

Do you have to pass a visual, a tailpipe, or both tests?
The California folks have a lot of experience on what will pass and what won't. For example if you have a good working cat converter then you can get away with higher compression.

[AZ79]

I'm pretty sure there's a visual inspection as well. Phoenix is as tough as Cali because of the high pollution here in the Valley.
It's ok, I have all kinds of emission parts laying around, I'm sure I'll come up with something.

[124JOE]

frankinsmog?

[AZ79]

frankinsmog?

If I have to. Whatever it takes to get it on the road.

[azruss]

daily driver, eh? I hope you work outside and are aclimatized to those nice balmy July afternoons that phoenix is so famous for.

[AZ79]

daily driver, eh? I hope you work outside and are aclimatized to those nice balmy July afternoons that phoenix is so famous for.

Our commuter car for the past 5 years is a 1986 Honda Civic with no A/C and standard everything.
Luckily, I have an A/C garage, and underground parking at work, just a 15 minute drive from Scottsdale & Bell to PV Mall area.
Even in 115 degrees, I can make it.

The rest of the year is great! It's beautiful now.

[gwb]

I feel bad for you, cars older than 25 yrs in Georgia do not require smog test nor titles!

[AZ79]

I feel bad for you, cars older than 25 yrs in Georgia do not require smog test nor titles!

It's because Phoenix is in a valley and all heat and pollutants tend to linger. Outside of Phoenix, it's pretty much all emissions-free in AZ.