czirr321

I live in SoCal and I would like to swap a 92-95 H22 into my 96 EK, what do I need to worry about with this swap? If I am able to find someone to look the other way when smogging, will I be ok?

Also I was looking at a 92-95 b16 they are both pretty cheap for the full swap (about $2000) which would be the better choice?

bkopel805

well if you have a 96, you can use motors from a 92-95. has to be the same year as your car or newer

slowhatchcali

that swap isn't considered legal in CA, at least not to a REF station... just get a swap that matches the obd of your car, and it'll make your headaches much lighter..

slowhatchcali

oh and forgot to add.. you cannot REF JDM motors...

czirr321

For what reason though? For smog? Im sure if I find someone who is willing to do an illegal smog they wont care what year the engine is.

I want to go OBD1 no matter what I go with.

bkopel805

it wouldnt be CA smog legal and if you got caught that would be a cheap ticket. but yeah try finding someone whos willing to do an illegal smog and if they would do it, im guessing it would be cheap

czirr321

The only reason I want to go H22 is because it's half the price of a GSR with much more power. I dont care if I can't have PS or A/C because I already dont have either =P

bkopel805

well if you do go with the h22 buy a H2B kit. h series tranny's arent the best

czirr321

What are all the downsides of an H22 swap? I already know of a few

-weight
-room, cant have A/C + PS
-makes car handle worse
-h22 tranny sucks

what else?

czirr321

Wait a second... H motors said the swap is 92-95.

BUT

jspecauto says it's 92-96 wtf?

link - http://www.jspecauto.com/catalog_pro...spx?prod_id=14

So then if I get a 96 H22 I should be ok with smog?