Integra w/ a swapped engine!
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From: Fresno
I would by a swapped car if they have records where the motor was purchased from and who did the swap. You can definatley tell if a swap has been done wrong or if it was a half ass type of job. If smog is an issue have the previous owner take care of that for you. But I too have to agree with just getting a car and doing a swap on your own.
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From: In a van down by the river
I have this book called Honda Engine Swaps by Aaron Bonk and it states that any H series engine swap for any car that did not originally have an H series is not street legal, hence will not pass emissions, hence find yourself a smog check hookup
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B18C5 = Lots or available parts, question is are you making it better or worse? LoL!
Example: I put a AEM CAI on mine, and for the first month or so, it felt as though it was pulling harder, and it sounded great. After that first month, it was it felt slower, but still sounded good. In any case, I put the stock air box back on, and it felt smooth again.
Example: I put a AEM CAI on mine, and for the first month or so, it felt as though it was pulling harder, and it sounded great. After that first month, it was it felt slower, but still sounded good. In any case, I put the stock air box back on, and it felt smooth again.
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From: The Left Lane
Originally Posted by DiAbLo3785
I have this book called Honda Engine Swaps by Aaron Bonk and it states that any H series engine swap for any car that did not originally have an H series is not street legal, hence will not pass emissions, hence find yourself a smog check hookup
From http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/replace.htm
Engine Changes
Engine changes are legal as long as the following requirements are met to ensure that the change does not increase pollution from the vehicle:
• The engine must be the same year or newer than the vehicle.
• The engine must be from the same type of vehicle (passenger car, light-duty truck, heavy-duty truck, etc.) based on gross vehicle weight.
• If the vehicle is a California certified vehicle then the engine must also be a California certified engine.
• All emissions control equipment must remain on the installed engine.
After an engine change, vehicles must first be inspected by a state referee station. The vehicle will be inspected to ensure that all the equipment required is in place, and vehicle will be emissions tested subject to the specifications of the installed engine.
Engine changes are legal as long as the following requirements are met to ensure that the change does not increase pollution from the vehicle:
• The engine must be the same year or newer than the vehicle.
• The engine must be from the same type of vehicle (passenger car, light-duty truck, heavy-duty truck, etc.) based on gross vehicle weight.
• If the vehicle is a California certified vehicle then the engine must also be a California certified engine.
• All emissions control equipment must remain on the installed engine.
After an engine change, vehicles must first be inspected by a state referee station. The vehicle will be inspected to ensure that all the equipment required is in place, and vehicle will be emissions tested subject to the specifications of the installed engine.
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From: California
Originally Posted by TheOtherDave™
I don't know what Bonk is smoking... because the California laws do not discriminate on the basis of engine model. They determine legality based on model year.
From http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/replace.htm
From http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/replace.htm
Great info, thanks dave
