SOHC Non-VTEC ZC vs. SOHC VTEC ZC swap

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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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Icon2 SOHC Non-VTEC ZC vs. SOHC VTEC ZC swap

My main concern is how smog legal (California) the SOHC VTEC ZC swap would be in my '89 DX. I read other threads on this forum about the difficulties of the DOHC swap and ease of the SOHC non-VTEC in regards to passing CA smog, but need advice on the SOHC VTEC ZC.

1) According to BAR, is this engine a direct replacement for the D16Z6?
2) If so, is this engine considered a legal swap for my 89 DX?
3) Will the fact that it's VTEC be considered a no-no for my car when it gets smogged?

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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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california ftmfl! glad i don't live there any more.
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 08:39 PM
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Default Re: SOHC Non-VTEC ZC vs. SOHC VTEC ZC swap

no **** wtf is smog i live in missouri and thats all i see on here is how to pass smog
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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the sohc non-vtec zc is a replacement for the a6. its fine.
the vtec one on the other hand might be fine, might not. depends on the tech.
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