who here has a motor that is not the same year or newer than ur car??? im debating on whether or not i should try to get this car BAR approved or just keep my y8 motor and swap it everytime i have get it smogged..........someone give me some suggestions............sorry about the question, but i need some guidance b4 i start on this swap......

 

It depends on where you live, in VA older motors are no problem in my experience.

 

I'm assuming you're in CA right??

If so, then the law says you have to have a same-year or newer engine swap. If this is a JDM engine the Ref has no way of telling what year your engine is. So he'll ask for a recipt. If you recipt says it's a 2000 GSR then it's a 2000 GSR as far as the ref's concerned. Also, if you're using a JDM engine the ref will require that your ECU is "certified" as the same as a USDM ECU for the year of the engine (2000 GSR in this example) . . . . . if you get that all squared away and it passes emmissions then you're in the clear.

 

yea i live cali

thing is im tryin to save some money and if i eventually sell the car 2 years down the road when it comes time to smog it, i might yank out the engine and buy a EG or sumthin of that nature.....thats the basis behind me buying a motor thats older then the car.