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    h22a swap illegal?

    i have went to a shop and they said that swapping a h22a in my auto f22a1 accord 1990 lx is illegal.

    problem w/ my car
    hole under motor due to scaping (lowered car)
    transmission is messed up some gears dont work (sports mode blinking)

    might as well swap right?

    but the problem
    mechanic said

    that car is so old i should junk it
    it has to be original motor.i cannot but a double cam in there
    the car ref is going to see it....
    it will not pass smog test....

    is these facts real?

    i live in san francisco, ca

    help and inputs

    people living in SF please help recommend me to a shop

    I LIVE IN CALIFORNIA, said i have to pay 1800 to FIX IT WITH ORIGINAL MOTOR
    Last edited by accord=inspire?; 04-22-2008, 07:48 PM.
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    im almost 100% sure Swaping Engines is not Illegal..


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      #3
      Originally posted by accord=inspire?
      i have went to a shop and they said that swapping a h22a in my auto f22a1 accord 1990 lx is illegal.

      problem w/ my car
      hole under motor due to scaping (lowered car)
      transmission is messed up some gears dont work (sports mode blinking)

      might as well swap right?

      but the problem
      mechanic said

      that car is so old i should junk it
      it has to be original motor.i cannot but a double cam in there
      the car ref is going to see it....
      it will not pass smog test....

      is these facts real?

      i live in san francisco, ca

      help and inputs

      people living in SF please help recommend me to a shop
      (i cannot put a double cam in there) wtf?stupid bro...that should all tell u that u should def go to another mechanic...he probably just doesnt know how to do the swap

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        #4
        are you in Cali? Isn't there a law saying you have to use a motor from another accord?

        If so, you should go for the new 3.5L V6 6-speed combo

        There are a lot of Cali folk with H22's...I can't see why not.
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          #5
          Originally posted by lokuputha
          If so, you should go for the new 3.5L V6 6-speed combo
          That would take Massive Modifications...

          It would be Awesome Though


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            #6
            do it yuoself =]
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              #7
              Are you in Cali? If you are, it wouldn't supprise me. They have regulated themselves to death there.
              Take that freek show to the park, maybe the squirrels will care.

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                #8
                isn't it only illegal if the motor is older than the car??
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                  #9
                  i asked another shop and said i can do it ...but need a state ref to check it......

                  what is this state ref business? tell me ...i dont know nothing about state ref

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                    #10
                    from what I understand in c.a you have to swap the motor for a motor from a same make of car .... if you have any questions call your local peformance shop that does swaps I am sure them have them , or you can call local g.o.v and ask a bureaucrat
                    Last edited by sunburn; 04-22-2008, 08:09 PM.
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by cvc7chris
                      im almost 100% sure Swaping Engines is not Illegal..
                      You are somewhat wrong. Swapping a jdm motor in is illegal why?
                      1. it wont pass smog unless some shit is done.
                      2. It is not a motor produced in the US.

                      USDM motor swaps are ok JDM however is a different story. It is illegal to swap in a motor that is older than the car itself also. But we shouldnt have an issue with that. Either way most smog stations I go to dont check the engine code they just roll you on the dyno depending obd1 or 2. California and other strict places might be more different. Anyway you can make it pass by tuning but some places require the oem ECU to be used.

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                        #12
                        Shit is Va they don't do that Shit ^


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                          #13
                          Actually jdm motors are ok, kurobei is actually trying to pass his with the state ref. Your required to have the usdm ecu and have all emisions equipment hooked up. The State Ref will check a few other things, depending how strict they are.

                          Like stated before you wont pass if the motor is older than the vehicle and if its obd-II.

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                            #14
                            what is a state ref ...where do i got to see him? is he in all gas stations?

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by NAiL05
                              You are somewhat wrong. Swapping a jdm motor in is illegal why?
                              1. it wont pass smog unless some shit is done.
                              2. It is not a motor produced in the US.

                              USDM motor swaps are ok JDM however is a different story. It is illegal to swap in a motor that is older than the car itself also. But we shouldnt have an issue with that. Either way most smog stations I go to dont check the engine code they just roll you on the dyno depending obd1 or 2. California and other strict places might be more different. Anyway you can make it pass by tuning but some places require the oem ECU to be used.
                              nail's on it (like always) I never thought about the jdm motors thats good info
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