I need to get a new engine very soon and wanted to know if jdm engines pass smog in cali.

 

yes they can. just need to put the us legal counterparts onto the japanese motor. theres alot of archived topics that go indepth.

but simple answer...yes they can be smogged.

 

if it passes smog by CHP get a bar sticker.

 

it can pass easily with an EVAP purge selenoid and a USDM ECU ( which makes it a USDM head)

 

cool, cuz i have a 99 ls, motor needs to be replaced and ive been going through hell trying to find a usdm 99+ engine. But i heard they look at your vin# and when they see its from japan, u fail? can anyone correct me on that if im wrong?

 

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As long as you have all the evap stuff & ecu like DC2SiR said, and you have a receipt for the japanese motor, shouldn't have any problems.

 

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Arriving in our container this week.
As we will be concentrating on the K-20' ENGINES (and others) For the 2007 Road Racing season, these items are now surplus to our requirements...
Complete '2000 JDM Type R B18C Motor/Gearbox conversion. complete with Axles, Shift linkage, mounts, ECU. Only 62000 Kms. $4800.00
Complete JDM B18c Type R short Block. $1150.00
Several Complete Cylinder Heads B18 C Type R, GSR and B16A - $400.00
Re Wrinkle coated Red JDM Type R Valve covers B18 & K-20 -$118.00
Re Wrinkle coated Blue Euro Type R Valve Covers B18 & k-20 -$118.00
In stock: B18 and D Series 4.7 & 4.9 GEAR-X Final Drives.
All others within the next few days. CRX/Civic '88-'91 Cable Trans. Also coming...
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CHP doesn't deal with emissions buddy.

 

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CHP doesn't deal with emissions buddy.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Dam last time i got state referee, the chp were the ones doing the inspection

 

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BAR referee deals with emissions, CHP can sign the ticket off if the vehicle is completely emissions compliant. Exhaust, intake and minor infractions can be signed off by CHP. An emissions BAR ref ticket due to modified emissions equipment or engine swap usually goes straight to the BAR referee.