Im about to buy a 96 ek with a civic type r motor. Im just wondering if i will be able to bar certify this motor since they dont make an equivalent in the united states. I searched on this topic and found nothing so i felt i would post here

 

damn Bro, thats a tough one. I've heard so many different things about the smog ref. I 'm about to finish my B18c1 swap in my 89 CRX but thats gonna pass with ease.

I think it really comes down to the indiviual ref. some are pretty cool. I would call and talk to a ref. You normally have to leave a mess and one will call you back. Ask him for the lowdown and see if he can give an opinion.

ANYBODY else have some info on this?

 

From what i understand a JDm motor will only be legal if you use the parts for smog from its US counterpart or engine. Since there is no civic type r produced here i do not beleive that you will be BAR certified for this engine. As stated best thing would be to call the ref.

My sig has links to get lots of info about smog and number to the ref

 

MAN am i glad i dont live in CA

 

i'm trying to get a bar sticker as well.. Does anyone know if a b18a intake manifold will pass with a jdm b18b? Or do I have to use a usdm b18b intake mani?

 

lol, if u live in cali then ur screw cuz they use dyno for smog or u know a friend.

 

what are you talking about. Screwed?? i got my bar sticker i wasnt screwed. It is actually very easy to do as long as you do what they ask.

Many people have their BAR sticker. You must follow the guidelines of your state if you want to be legal in this case he should not get the motor if it is not legal.