Verify: JDM can be registered / pass smog in CA

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05-30-2002, 05:15 PM

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Verify: can JDM be registered / pass smog in CA?

can some one please confirm that JDM motor swaps can or can not be registered and pass smog in California? i heard that they could, but also they can't. thanx

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06-04-2002, 09:09 AM

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Re: Verify: can JDM be registered / pass smog in CA? (trix are for kids)

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well friday was a good and a bad day....
the good news is(which was my biggest worry)....according to the smog ref they now allow JDM motors aslong as they have all smog equipment hooked up...and i passed emissions...

the bad news...i still failed...and i have no BAR sticker...
reasons for failing:
-threw code 1(heated O2 sensor) which is weird since i had no engine check light
-aftermarket FPR
-they wanted documentation stating that my ECU is for the motor
-Idle was at 900rpm instead of 700-800rpm
-and my timing was marginal at 18degrees

so i need get averything fixed and set up another appointment...i pray to the car gods for it to pass next time...