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| computers4kids |
 Jun 3 2009, 08:10 AM
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If you do a conversion to a 76 car in CA, which requires smog checks do you know how the law works in regards to smog? As I recall there's some fine print if the motor is newer or older than than car it's going in (76)?? I still need to talk to the DMV for their version, but I always like to know the answers to my questions before I ask them. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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| TonyAKAVW |
Jun 3 2009, 02:26 PM
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That's my ride. Group: Members Posts: 2,151 Joined: 17-January 03 From: Redondo Beach, CA Member No.: 166 Region Association: None |
There was a discussion on another email list that I'm part of that just recently (within the last few weeks possbily) things have gotten easier. While you still have to abide by the laws, the inspection is either not part of the deal any more or it has gotten easier. Apparently there is an 'interview' now where they ask you about the conversion. Unfortunately I don't have any more information than that, but there must be a thread on a forum somewhere talking about it.
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| Wes V |
Jun 3 2009, 09:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 482 Joined: 11-October 07 From: Los angeles Member No.: 8,211 |
QUOTE(TonyAKAVW @ Jun 3 2009, 01:26 PM)  There was a discussion on another email list that I'm part of that just recently (within the last few weeks possbily) things have gotten easier. While you still have to abide by the laws, the inspection is either not part of the deal any more or it has gotten easier. Apparently there is an 'interview' now where they ask you about the conversion. Unfortunately I don't have any more information than that, but there must be a thread on a forum somewhere talking about it. -Tony The wording "interview" is interesting. My feeling is that when you take a car into the Referee, they are sizing up you, as much as the car. I'm an old guy and when I took in the Honda (Acura drivetrain swap) I think the Referee felt I was somebody that would do it correct and not try to sneak stuff by him. I know a lot of younger guys that are into Honda swaps and I'd bet that they don't get treated as well as I was. He didn't get as much into my car as I know others have. As for "old car smog requirements", here is my two cents. Not all old cars are taken care of. Some are pieces of junk that are all the person can afford. But it's all percentages. Is it really worth chasing after what is a small percentage of the total amount of cars out there. I do feel that if a cop sees any car polluting, he should write it up and it should be required to be fixed or taken off the road. Wes |
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computers4kids Do you know the CA law on swapping motors? Jun 3 2009, 08:10 AM
PRS914-6 To the best of my knowledge you have to comply wit... Jun 3 2009, 08:18 AM
Wes V The engine has to be the same year or newer.
It h... Jun 3 2009, 08:35 AM Cap'n Krusty Close. I believe the rule is the emissions equipm... Jun 3 2009, 08:53 AM Wes V
Close. I believe the rule is the emissions equip... Jun 3 2009, 09:30 AM orange914
Close. I believe the rule is the emissions equi... Jun 4 2009, 12:59 AM RobW
Close. I believe the rule is the emissions equip... Jun 3 2009, 09:40 AM Wes V Here is a link to the California Air Research Boar... Jun 3 2009, 10:07 AM Wes V
Also, I believe once a year 500 exemptions are p... Jun 3 2009, 10:11 AM LvSteveH To make things even more fun, interpreting emissio... Jun 3 2009, 09:34 AM Wes V
For instance, some will tell you that the transmi... Jun 3 2009, 10:19 AM Cap'n Krusty
For instance, some will tell you that the transm... Jun 3 2009, 10:22 AM Wes V Cap;
Thanks for the yield!
Wes Jun 3 2009, 10:26 AM Cap'n Krusty
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Thanks for the yield!
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We ... Jun 3 2009, 12:36 PM ericread
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[quote name='TonyAKAVW' post='1176197' date='Jun ... Jun 5 2009, 02:41 PM Chris Hamilton Honestly I don't think the year of the car sho... Jun 4 2009, 12:16 AM RobW
Honestly I don't think the year of the car sh... Jun 4 2009, 12:30 AM racerx9146 Engine swaps in Cali are not easy. Cheaper to get ... Jun 4 2009, 10:46 AM strawman
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