So, let's say that I smogged my car 2 weeks ago and paid my registration, so the smog is good for another 2 years. Let's also say that last week, I swapped the stock D15B7 for a GSR motor. If I take it into get it BAR'd, will I also have to take it to the smog station immediately? Or do I have 2 years?

I know this isn't specifically tech, but I don't really know where else to post since we talk about of swap related stuff here.

fm

 

If I remember right, when you get it bar'd, they attach the new engine to the VIN. Which means, new engine= new smog cert.
It's been 6 yrs since I lived in CA, things might have changed. But when I did mine in CA, after I got it bar'd, I had to get a new smog cert for the engine, because the old smog cert was for the old engine.
Hope that makes sense and helps.
Tim

 

might need to smog it again

i think right now they just do a visual inspection and give u the sticker.

 

That actually makes sense...I just wanted to be sure before I took it to the ref.

 

Just came back from getting my motor BAR'd. The REF said that since I just passed SMOG 3 weeks ago, I didn't have to re-smog it again for 2 years.

fm