 engine swap and passing CA smog, will swapping an engine make u not pass? |
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 Aug 17, 2003 - 10:18 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Jul 25, '03 From Santa Barbara, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
i live in CA (which has very stupid car laws) and was wondering if when u swap, lets say, a 3sgte engine will it stop you from passing the smog test? and if it does stop you then is there any way to prevent that? even if it is just for the drive over to the smog test place? thanks.
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Aug 17, 2003 - 10:48 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Anaheim, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
since you have a 94, you could get a usdm mr2 turbo engine from a 94-95 mr2 turbo and be 100% smog legal
but if you go with a jdm engine, then it will fail the visual inspection -------------------- 1994 Celica GT4 WRC Edition
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Aug 18, 2003 - 3:44 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 16, '02 From Somewhere around Chi-Town Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
no more visual inspection for me! in illinois, if u pass the obd test, u only have to take the obd test. so if the OBD II system will still work with a JDM 3sgte, i should be all set. if not, i might run into a problem.. im sure ill figure it out before its 2 years from now cuz i just did my test. oooo the possibilities... muwahahahaha
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Aug 18, 2003 - 4:01 AM
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... or a 3s-gte out of a USDM 5th gen All-trac ... |
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Aug 18, 2003 - 1:21 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 25, '03 From Santa Barbara, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
thank you kuya, thats kinda the answer i was looking for. im happy now
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Aug 18, 2003 - 1:59 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '03 From San Jose, CA, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
just go and bribe someone at a smaller type smog shop... thats the easiest way, because even a 90-93 3s-gte wont meet the smog standards of your year car, they might, but prolly wont considering smog standards increase every year and manufacturers often upgrade emisions equipment.
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Aug 18, 2003 - 2:07 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 25, '03 From Santa Barbara, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
but you have to get it every 2 years right? so im going to have to bribe someone every time i have to get it smogged? that would kinda suck.
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Aug 18, 2003 - 3:53 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '03 From San Jose, CA, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
a max of $300 every 2 years, if thats a problem keep your current engine.
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Aug 18, 2003 - 4:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Anaheim, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
that too. btw i have a friend that will always pass my car for free. well, actually it costs $50 for the emissions test, which i have to pay and he runs a different car. -------------------- 1994 Celica GT4 WRC Edition
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Aug 18, 2003 - 10:00 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 15, '02 From Corona & Vallejo, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Don't forget to thank Pvc99gT as well...  An MR2 motor will work... but more parts will need to be sourced. Regardless, either will work... |
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Aug 23, 2003 - 12:38 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 25, '03 From Santa Barbara, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i guess $300 every 2 years isn't too bad...its worth it.
oh, and thank you too Pvc99gt. 
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Aug 23, 2003 - 2:58 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 16, '02 From Somewhere around Chi-Town Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
well your welcome. maybe the OBD test will become part of california laws too. you guys have to PAY for your emissions tests? well other than bribes? its free here in illinois, u just get the car seized if u dont do it. yea it seemed like they didnt do anything. they just plugged somethin into the car under the steering wheel and let it run for a minute and i was done. didnt suck up any exhaust or check the fuel tank or do that various speed thingy. BUT.. since u have a 94 you have OBD-I, so i dont really think that specifically applies to you. go with a 5th gen alltrac engine. |
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