Will a JDM Motor pass SMOG in California?
04-18-2002, 03:37 PM
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Will a JDM Motor pass SMOG in California?
I want to get a JDM motor but i want to know if it will pass a the somg check and the visual inspection in california.????
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04-18-2002, 04:48 PM
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Re: Will a JDM Motor pass SMOG in California? (YellowCivic95)
It will probably pass the sniffer..but should not pass visual. JDM motors are supposed to be automatic fail, though I've *heard* of people passing.
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04-18-2002, 09:23 PM
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Re: Will a JDM Motor pass SMOG in California? (RK)
i keep hearing that they wont pass but not from anybody that has actually tried. its always a friend of a friend, as far as i have read im still going to say it will as long as its all hooked up right and not stolen. if somebody has actually been to the ref with a JDM engine in there car and has been turned down let us hear about it.
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04-19-2002, 09:03 AM
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Re: Will a JDM Motor pass SMOG in California? (RK)
isn't the problem that the ref cannot check to see if the motor is stolen or not?
However it is also true that a japanese motor is illegal...and should be failed during the visual....
the reason why i said should and not will is cause it really depends on the ref you see....
I have a JDM b18c...im in CA...I WILL be seeking out a ref soon...im just gonna hope for a cool ref...if not they are surely going to shaft me....
if that happens...anyone wanna buy a B18c setup?...
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04-19-2002, 09:08 AM
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Re: Will a JDM Motor pass SMOG in California? (wuhungsixxx)
oh yea i tried the whole under the table thing but my stupid @ss bought a non-op crx and the damn thing comes up as a TEST/REF ONLY smog 
...so if it doesnt work i means i gotta get a different car to smog under the table or get a different motor
...so if it doesnt work i means i gotta get a different car to smog under the table or get a different motor
04-19-2002, 09:31 AM
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Re: Will a JDM Motor pass SMOG in California? (wuhungsixxx)
there are a couple yellow plug b16a ef's around here 
with the sticker
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04-19-2002, 09:50 AM
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Re: Will a JDM Motor pass SMOG in California? (court)
there are a couple yellow plug b16a ef's around here with the sticker
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with the sticker[Modified by court, 10:32 AM 4/19/2002]
...just gonna have to cross my fingers
04-19-2002, 02:25 PM
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Re: Will a JDM Motor pass SMOG in California? (hot_EF)
yea really....
no crazy engine mods, no concealed firearms, no assualt rifles, hey you must love it in TX huh
no crazy engine mods, no concealed firearms, no assualt rifles, hey you must love it in TX huh
04-19-2002, 11:39 PM
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Re: Will a JDM Motor pass SMOG in California? (hot_EF)
Actually, Texas is getting a whole new dyno emission test, and a new obd2 plug in test. They are starting beggining of may 2002. I hope mine passes the obd2 test, cause I just got my engine 
04-23-2002, 11:22 AM
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Re: Will a JDM Motor pass SMOG in California? (97hb)
Read signature......if the JDM engine has the same smog equipment of the USDM variant it will pass.
04-23-2002, 12:59 PM
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Re: Will a JDM Motor pass SMOG in California? (Spade)
yeah unless you put a **** load of restricting parts on it, i have also heard theyre definite no no's
04-24-2002, 11:32 AM
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Re: Will a JDM Motor pass SMOG in California? (ariz0668)
According to spade's link:
Japanese Replacement Engines
Used engines imported from Japan can be used as replacement engines as long as the engine being used has been identified as functionally identical to the original engine. Please refer to the engine importers catalogue to determine if a replacement engine is legal for installation in your vehicle.
So you're saying that in the importers catalogue, it says it's not legal?
Japanese Replacement Engines
Used engines imported from Japan can be used as replacement engines as long as the engine being used has been identified as functionally identical to the original engine. Please refer to the engine importers catalogue to determine if a replacement engine is legal for installation in your vehicle.
So you're saying that in the importers catalogue, it says it's not legal?
04-25-2002, 12:01 PM
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Re: Will a JDM Motor pass SMOG in California? (RK)
theres diff guidelines in every state ....what state is that qoute refering to ??? ..you will not pass the visual inspection with a JDM moter in CA...
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