Do you know the CA law on swapping motors?, smog Options

[computers4kids]

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)
Thanks

[Chris Hamilton]

Honestly I don't think the year of the car should even come into it. I think all cars should be required to pass smog unless the owner pays an additional fee each year to register it. An extra $500 fee every two years instead of smog inspections would allow enthusiasts with late models to enjoy them, and would get people with old beaters to either cough up the dough ( which they won't ) or clean up their act.

It would be just that simple. Comply with emissions standards or pay up. None of this dancing with the inspectors crap on nice cars.

[EdwardBlume]

Honestly I don't think the year of the car should even come into it. I think all cars should be required to pass smog unless the owner pays an additional fee each year to register it. An extra $500 fee every two years instead of smog inspections would allow enthusiasts with late models to enjoy them, and would get people with old beaters to either cough up the dough ( which they won't ) or clean up their act.

It would be just that simple. Comply with emissions standards or pay up. None of this dancing with the inspectors crap on nice cars.

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Standards change over time.... in our case, they get tougher. When I had to get my '74 smogged, no one would touch it.

Additionally, older cars pollute more mainly through oil consumption. Add the incentive of paying for smog tests, and the state and local benefits (taxes) of getting people to buy new / used cars more frequently, and BINGO, you have the legislation we have. You can choose for yourself whether it has more to do with clean air or state and local economic needs.

I personally believe there's no free rides in life either, but this is America where you can work hard for everyone else or slide....