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lavka Prowler Junkie Posts: 884 From: Marble Falls, Texas Registered: JUN 2001	posted 10-09-2002 09:36 AM This question is specific to California laws regarding automobile modification and emissions, but I hope someone on the board has some knowledge in this area. I have put the idea out of my head regarding a motor swap in the Kat because I believed I would never get the car registered in CA; However, an aquaintance told me that motor swaps are legal provided that the car meets the emission standards of either the new motor or the base engine of the car, whichever is more stringent. He also mentioned that the car must continue to have the full ODB diagnostic system functionality. This was news to me. Can anyone debunk or substantiate this information? ------------------ -Drive it like you stole it...-
CWatsonJr Prowler Junkie Posts: 2728 From: Piru, CA, USA Registered: MAR 2001	posted 10-09-2002 10:28 AM You might need to do a search in the Vehicle Code. It should be there. There is an online version but searching can be kind of cumbersome: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html The best thing to do is pick one up at your local library or at the DMV. I would check with the DMV anyway to see if there are any other California Codes they use when listing requirements for registration - but I am almost positive they are all Vehicle Codes. I know there is a catagory for registering a vehicle that is something like Custom Built so you may be able to get away with changing it to that. Keep us updated - very interesting!!! ------------------ Cliff Watson See My Prowler Page 2K1 Mulholland, Colorshift Flames, Mud Flaps, TGF Side Panels, TGF Bumper Covers, Eric Wolf Chrome Tranny Cooler, Blueberry Shimmers, Front Ceramic Pads, Homemade Top Brace, SSS Muffler, Weekender. 2001 Dakota SLT+ CC (Patriot Blue) 1998 Durango SLT+ (Intense Blue) X - 1998 Honda Accord X - 1991 Dodge Spirit X - 1965 Ford Mustang (289) X - 1994 Dodge Daytona Turbo X - 1971 Ford Pinto (The Rust Bucket)
lavka Prowler Junkie Posts: 884 From: Marble Falls, Texas Registered: JUN 2001	posted 10-09-2002 11:50 AM Thanks Cliff. I think you are right. It must be in the vehicle code.
cmblockhus Prowler Junkie Posts: 2509 From: Manteca, California 95337 Registered: APR 2001	posted 10-09-2002 11:13 PM Haveing owned a smog station in ca for a number of years I can say that it USED to be that the engine going into the car had to be the year of it or newer and had to have all the emmisions equipment that went with the engine going into the car. ie. 99 cat 99 or newer motor or better yet 79 ply put in a 99 motor had to have all 99 parts including electric fuel pump and fuel tank all vapor systems and all that junk. but as all things in ca they are subject to change day to day block-buster

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