are engine swaps legal?
are engine swaps legal?
Hey all.
I've heard that engine swap in California is legal under a few circumstances:
1) The engine is newer than the car
2) The engine and the car are from the same company (2JZGTE on GS, F20C on Integra, etc.)
3) Smog legal / CARB ok, etc.
is that true?
thanks!
I've heard that engine swap in California is legal under a few circumstances:
1) The engine is newer than the car
2) The engine and the car are from the same company (2JZGTE on GS, F20C on Integra, etc.)
3) Smog legal / CARB ok, etc.
is that true?
thanks!
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I think the should be legal as long as they pass emisions, I dought the emision tester would even know that its a supra engine they would think you just did a twin turbo upgrade since boot engines use the I-6 from toyota 
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Originally posted by GlobeCLK
thanks for the info.
Well IF i do an engine swap for the 2JZ-GTE, in stock form it'll be legal right? if the engine is newer than 2000?
thanks for the info.
Well IF i do an engine swap for the 2JZ-GTE, in stock form it'll be legal right? if the engine is newer than 2000?
Where are you getting the engine from?
Originally posted by Richie
Globe, are you thinking about doing that swap???
Where are you getting the engine from?
Globe, are you thinking about doing that swap???
Where are you getting the engine from?
I'm thinking about a project car. Keyword ichigo.
Lead Lap
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Originally posted by GlobeCLK
no if i do a swap it's not gonna be for my GS.
I'm thinking about a project car. Keyword ichigo.
no if i do a swap it's not gonna be for my GS.
I'm thinking about a project car. Keyword ichigo.
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the S14 has variable valve timing (i think on the intake side), the S13 doesn't. the S13 is easier to work with and cheaper to get.
hey V300
did you import a V300? did you convert it yourself? if so how much did it cost you? I'm very interested in builind a Gs300 with a 2jzgte, or a turbo GS3 98+.
thanks
Wezz
93.5 TT
hey V300
did you import a V300? did you convert it yourself? if so how much did it cost you? I'm very interested in builind a Gs300 with a 2jzgte, or a turbo GS3 98+.
thanks
Wezz
93.5 TT
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Originally posted by v300
Hahaha... Are you talking about the S15? Or the S14? I say go with the plethora of mods on the S14 SR20DET and avoid the valve timing engine for less headaches. I can help you with the stand alone on it.
Hahaha... Are you talking about the S15? Or the S14? I say go with the plethora of mods on the S14 SR20DET and avoid the valve timing engine for less headaches. I can help you with the stand alone on it.
Plus now I'm kinda thinking about just turboing the KA24. But for a reason I MUST use the S13 240sx hatchback (180sx) body so need to get a newer KA24 that people swapped out.
Lotsa trouble.... still thinking.
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Wezz,
Yes, I have done a conversion. Not to be rude, but I do not like disclose how much money I have spent. I can tell you if your interested be ready to spend at least $10,000 for a decent conversion yielding 413hp and 387lb torque at the wheel.
Globe,
Unless you are going to build the bottom end of the KA24, it's not a robust engine. The internals of a KA24 are what you would call "economy quality control parts." XS forgot to mention that turbocharging the KA24 dramatically reduces the life of the engine. ... the KA24 does have excellent torque though.
Yes, I have done a conversion. Not to be rude, but I do not like disclose how much money I have spent. I can tell you if your interested be ready to spend at least $10,000 for a decent conversion yielding 413hp and 387lb torque at the wheel.
Globe,
Unless you are going to build the bottom end of the KA24, it's not a robust engine. The internals of a KA24 are what you would call "economy quality control parts." XS forgot to mention that turbocharging the KA24 dramatically reduces the life of the engine. ... the KA24 does have excellent torque though.
Originally posted by LexusRules
globe what is rushing cactus? is that ur name?
globe what is rushing cactus? is that ur name?
Originally posted by v300
Globe,
Unless you are going to build the bottom end of the KA24, it's not a robust engine. The internals of a KA24 are what you would call "economy quality control parts." XS forgot to mention that turbocharging the KA24 dramatically reduces the life of the engine. ... the KA24 does have excellent torque though.
Globe,
Unless you are going to build the bottom end of the KA24, it's not a robust engine. The internals of a KA24 are what you would call "economy quality control parts." XS forgot to mention that turbocharging the KA24 dramatically reduces the life of the engine. ... the KA24 does have excellent torque though.
You're right aboutthe economy quality control parts
it's cheaper to make a KA24 than the original CA18DET on the 180sx.
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Ichigo
GLOBECLK : Can I see some pictures of your car when you're done with the s15 conversion...
I was thinking of doing a Sil-1580 as a side project...where are you getting the front clip/engine/etc. from?
GLOBECLK : Can I see some pictures of your car when you're done with the s15 conversion...
I was thinking of doing a Sil-1580 as a side project...where are you getting the front clip/engine/etc. from?
Originally posted by gs430what
Ichigo
GLOBECLK : Can I see some pictures of your car when you're done with the s15 conversion...
I was thinking of doing a Sil-1580 as a side project...where are you getting the front clip/engine/etc. from?
Ichigo
GLOBECLK : Can I see some pictures of your car when you're done with the s15 conversion...
I was thinking of doing a Sil-1580 as a side project...where are you getting the front clip/engine/etc. from?
ya i'm planning on 1580.
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