Ca. Gov "mods" (smog)

[omnipotent1]

I've noticed several people have "misplaced" their Ca. equipment, is there a huge benefit in removing?
Also, do you just cork, plug and generally block off all the holes, what about the electrical connections?
No codes/check engine light or problems with the stuff, but it is in the way of maintenance.
Obviously an afterthought that was implemented without much notice.
I took a couple pics and dotted the parts in red that I think are the offenders.
Leave it alone or leave it behind??

 

[Bob4x4]

The 96 will set a dtc but no light,the 97 will turn on the light and set dtc. At stock power levels not much difference.The intake has small passage way in it to create a Venturi to allow the egr to be induced..You can use a manifold from an earlier year or buy an aftermarket.the egr tube fitting can be blocked off using a plate,or again buy an aftermarket non egr manifold

 

[omnipotent1]

Thanks for the info , Bob4x4 , guess I should wait until a new manifold rises to the top of the wish-list, which may take some time as the list seems to grow every time I spend an hour or so on this site.

 

[Bob4x4]

The Cummins non egr intake is no longer available from Dodge,I haven’t checked direct from Cummins

 

[omnipotent1]

I see there are some aftermarket "performance" ones available, so I'd probably go that route, if and when.

 

[GAmes]

There are many 12 valves parted out all the time. Keep an eye on the classifieds, Craig's list, etc. I wouldn't buy it from a Dodge dealer even if it were available. I have an intake horn and a cover plate in the shop, I might even have a cover plate gasket. I've never seen a CA engine, so don't know if you need anything else. PM me if you are interested in what I have.

 

[Bob4x4]

All that is needed is the manifold and one gasket if the heater is built as part of the intake plate,if the heater is separate you my need 2 of the gaskets.You will also need to fab up a cover plate for where the egr tube attached to the exhaust manifold or better yet step up to an aftermarket exhaust manifold