re:luxury
I wish we had that luxury for our emissions…
I have that luxury…:gun2: :gun2: :defend:
How about swapping cams and pistons would they look at that???
Originally posted by G2TEG XSI
How about swapping cams and pistons would they look at that???
definitely not. unless you showed up with a lumpy as hell idle, they wouldnt question internals.
Re: GOOD NEWS for JDM motors in California!!!
Originally posted by JETSPD1477
As long as there is a legitimate US counterpart for the JDM motor, using the US smog devices is O.K.
Okay I’m going to be the retard to ask the dumb question here: What would the counterpart to the JDM b16a be? The civic si? or the old CRX? So we have to have everything smog-wise setup to match that car, US-spec?!?! I’m a bit confused.:bawl: 
Also, Elmer, you’ve got mail.
can this thread be archived?..ARCHIVE THIS.
Originally posted by blackDB1
can this thread be archived?..ARCHIVE THIS.
no space… ARCHIVETHIS
Re: Re: GOOD NEWS for JDM motors in California!!!
Originally posted by newtegguy
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Okay I’m going to be the retard to ask the dumb question here: What would the counterpart to the JDM b16a be? The civic si? or the old CRX? So we have to have everything smog-wise setup to match that car, US-spec?!?! I’m a bit confused.:bawl:
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lets try to make sense of the whole smog legal hybrid issue. these ideas only apply IF you plan on having your car inspected by a California Smog Referee for a BAR sticker or clearing a modified smog devices citation. i know a lot of people who have brought hybrids in to regular smog stations without mentioning the engine change, and the tech unknowingly passed the car.
basically, the chances of a legal hybrid are BETTER in a 92-93 Integra because they’re OBD1. Unfortunately for 90-91 Integra owners, there were no DOHC VTEC motors offered here in the states pre-obd.
94-95 Del Sol VTEC is a more likely candidate to copy for a B16A.
94-95 GSR is a more likely candidate to copy for a B18C motor. (NO SKUNK2 or ITR manifolds. Must have the snail manifold to pass visual!)
FAT CHANCE for anything above 1996 since this is when OBD2 was introduced. The chances of a smog legal B18C-R in any DA chassis are very unlikely. The same goes for any kind of LS/VTEC.
Now this information is just a guide, in no way is it a rule of thumb. There are a lot of conditions involved in a complete engine change inspection, and I seriously suggest that someone does their homework before visiting a smog referee for any kind of inspection. JDM motors ARE acceptable in the state of California, but remember that it is always at the discression of the individual smog referee wether or not a particular JDM motor is acceptable.
For those looking for some kind of documentation.
Excerpt from the California Air Resources Board Website.
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Heads
Replacement heads must be identical to the original part. Head swaps from different years, engines or makes are illegal. Aftermarket heads or valve train components that are not made to the same specifications as the original parts require an Executive Order to be legal for street use.
Replacement Engines
Entire engines can be replacement parts. As with any other replacement part, the engine must be identical to the original. If the replacement block or engine is obtained without emissions equipment, all the equipment from the original engine must be installed on the replacement block.
If the engine is not identical to the original then it is not a replacement part, instead it is considered an engine change.
Engine changes are a modification that must meet certain requirements to be legal (please see “Engine Changes”).
Japanese Replacement Engines
Used engines imported from Japan can be used as replacement engines as long as the engine being used has been identified as functionally identical to the original engine. Please refer to the engine importers catalogue to determine if a replacement engine is legal for installation in your vehicle.
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.
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