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Katsumbhong · 09-16-2007, 07:51 AM

As far as I know with legal engine swaps in California they have to include the following, please correct me if I am wrong:

-Swap must include all emissions equipment
-Swapped engine cannot be older than the chassis
-Swapped engine must be produced for sale in the US
-Swapped engine must be of the same make of the vehicle

I've been toying around with the idea of swapping a 1989 Nissan 300ZX VG30ET Engine into a 1989 Nissan 240sx chassis.

With as much as I know about California being gay with car modification, will this mix and match setup be able to pass and be approved by the CARB Ref?

09-16-2007, 07:51 AM	#1
Katsumbhong Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, California Age: 39 Posts: 454 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	California Engine Swap legal Q's As far as I know with legal engine swaps in California they have to include the following, please correct me if I am wrong: -Swap must include all emissions equipment -Swapped engine cannot be older than the chassis -Swapped engine must be produced for sale in the US -Swapped engine must be of the same make of the vehicle I've been toying around with the idea of swapping a 1989 Nissan 300ZX VG30ET Engine into a 1989 Nissan 240sx chassis. With as much as I know about California being gay with car modification, will this mix and match setup be able to pass and be approved by the CARB Ref?

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