FOR a d/d i'd leave it stock. also "if" you do chage stuff around "keep" the original parts so you can put it back together all original if need be.
jmo
bob
I'm with bcowanwheels - keep the old stuff around - and get lots of photos on how it is all plumbed.
In Ohio after a vehicle is 25 years old there is no-longer a bi-annual inspection/smog-test imposed by the State. And transfers within the state do not require inspection - so an altered '78 could be easily sold within the state. But bring any vehicle into Ohio from out of state requires visual inspection - regardless of age - and all factory smog equipment would need to present.
In the US it is technically illegal to operate a vehicle without all of the manufacturer installed emission controls. Prior to '72 motorists could freely modify vehicles. Between '72 and '74 is a somewhat gray area. After '75 (in Ohio at least) altering anything between the manifolds and the cat is considered 'tampering' and is illegal. Piss off a cop and they could add equipment violations on top of your other ticket . . .
Not sure if it is the same with the 'Provincials' in Canada . . .
regards,
stock49
