how can that be illegal? that doesn't even make sense. whether it's a new car or not, the motor is legal in an older car. i have the same motor, which is totally legal. not to mention, even if it's illegal, your dad would have to find a cop, pop the hood, exlain the swap, and that cop would have to be 100% aware of the difference in the engines. it juss sounds stupid. where did you hear it's illegal?