Does anyone know where i can find a place that will "pass" a smog test for my friend? and i dont mean legit ways... my friend is getting the MR2 turbo spec motor in his MR2 and thinks he wont pass smog when he gets it.

Wait till he passes smog, then put the motor in.

is the DET smog legal in california?

I had the same question about getting my g turboed. Offer the lad some monetary bribery. If that ain't so clear. Your friend will most definately have to give him some ca$h. I haven't tried it yet, but tell him to go to some little shop or something and just see if benjamin can work his magic.