Wats up all, ive been doing a lot of research on the K20a2 swap into my pos 7thgen civic and was looking into the k20a2(type-s) cuz its a usdm motor and thought that it would get better luck getting it BAR approved. Would this swap be legal in the frist place going from a 1.7 sohc to a 2.0 dohc??? Im a tad bit confused over this whole motor swapping business. Then today, i was talking toa local shop taht swapped the jdm k20a (type-r) into 2 rsx's and said that both of their cars passed smog. So now another question is would the jdm k20a get BAR approved with all the right sensors intact in my civic? And if this can be done, what else is needed to get that stupid sticker of apporval. also does anyone think this swap is worth it??? all comments and suggestions are welcomed. just thought id turn to H-T for some adivse. thanks guys......

 

anyone?

 

yup u can bar approve it

Its pretty straight foward.

Get a same year or newer engine

Keep all the USDM smog equipment on the K20 and have fun

 

even for a jdm K20A?

 

ttt

 

???

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by irev210 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yup u can bar approve it

Its pretty straight foward.

Get a same year or newer engine

Keep all the USDM smog equipment on the K20 and have fun
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as long as the engine is newer than the car, and you have "usdm smog equipment" you're good to go?

 

can be done if u have the money and wiring skills.

make sure its a usa motor to start with

 

so it means only a us motor is legit or a jdm motor with usa (california approved) smog crap???

 

Wondering if anyone has done it on a 88-00 Civic?

Because the swap header (like the one made by DC Sports) is not CARB Exempt.

 

K20A2/EG to Pass CA State Ref
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1738062