Cali guys: 1mzfe swap smog legal??? Options

[Davesceli]

I was lookin around and read about the v6 swap. Can we drop that motor into are car without dealing with the smog crap. Thats the main reason i haven't done the 3sgte swap. I don't want to have to go through the hassle of finding someone to "help me out" with the smog test.

While on the v6 subject, can the 1mz fit in our car with the supercharger attached. I read that the 3mz was kind of a tight fit.

[Celicaguy13]

not legal. the celi never came with a V6, so you can't do it. legal in the camry though.

Incorrect. The v6 CAN be swapped into the celi. You need to have ALL smog emission equipment from the donor car. Ex. Evap, egr, etc... The 1mz-fe can be from 94-whatever because that engine was available during our years. The supercharger is legal as well and if I recall correctly, it's even legal for 94 1mz-fe's.

And as for the 3sgte's...

Those are legal to swap into 94-95 celica's as well because the 3sgte was still offered in america in the mr2's. So when you swap it in and take it to the Ref, tell them it's a "Mr2 swap".

*Also, you can get JDM engine swaps, however, you DO Have to install EGR. Josh does this up at www.chicoraceworks.com. Other then that, just make sure all vacuum and emission components are installed as per the 94-95 mr2. Go to alldata or michel online to get the 94-95 mr2 vacuum and emission diagrams and make sure you have ALL the components.