To De-Smog or not to De-Smog...

If I remember correctly, smog engines were jetted leaner, which made them run hotter. This was compensated for, partially by the air injection pump, which helped keep things cool.
I'd remove all the smoggy stuff, and use a carb and distributor from a pre-smog motor. This is easy for me to say, though, cuz I'm not familiar enough with the actual what-will-work part.
"Proceed at your own risk." :read2: