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Old 05-26-2007, 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Commodore
A little off target but how will state DMV's view a 'replica'/'new'/aluminum block for emission certification? Would the aluminum block/engine be classified as a 'new' engine with standards for it's year of manufacture or as a replacement part for an pre '70's engine?
RB

With both the Pond and Genesis blocks having a C5AE-H casting number and a 65 date code I don't think it would be an issue unless you tell them. After all there were aluminum FE blocks in the 60's too. I'd try to pass it off as original 65 equipment.

JMO..

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