Is JDM Engine Legal? - Page 4

mellowboy · 03-15-2002, 01:43 AM

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Originally posted by spy54
i meant as in get passed for inspection, are refs easier on jdm or usdm engine swaps?

USDM

spy54 · 03-15-2002, 02:03 AM

so if i wanted to get a b16 installed it would be better to have the usdm del sol b16a put in insteal of the JDM b16a?

mellowboy · 03-15-2002, 08:23 AM

Well just think about it...its made for american smog specs so therefore it should pass with no problem. If you gonna get that Del Sol motor u got to convert ur obd0 to obd1 or 2 depending on wat year. Plus its a hydraulic tranny but you can replace it with the cable.

super 96 accord · 03-15-2002, 10:39 AM

I don't think they're knowledgable to know the difference.

CRXkid · 03-15-2002, 06:13 PM

im with supeer 96 accord on this one, i dont think they would know the difference. so i dont think it would matter.

spy54 · 03-15-2002, 08:35 PM

yeah good point

ker · 03-17-2002, 04:03 PM

what if ur JDM motor is older than ur car? what can u do to make that legal?

super 96 accord · 03-17-2002, 04:43 PM

Nothing, if you're in Cali. I'm sure some places don't even care. Another thing also is I don't even know if the engine itself has a code or anything that indicates what year it is. But if you're 96+ you def need a 96+ because of the obdII.

jmoney2 · 03-17-2002, 05:03 PM

i dont know wat to put under the hood of my 94 civic .............but i want to keep the air and power steerin..................some one pleez help me!!!!!! wat motor would be the best swap to put in the car!!!!!!!!!

i need power & the speed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

super 96 accord · 03-17-2002, 05:22 PM

Try checking in the civic forums. I only know about the H22 and with that you'd lose your AC and PS.

spy54 · 03-17-2002, 09:31 PM

alright JDM isn't legal in cali

http://hybrid.honda-perf.org/tech/refstory.html

super 96 accord · 03-17-2002, 10:04 PM

I take it this is the part you are talking about...

.... he just knows that if it's not listed in 'tha book' he has, then it's not certifyable.....and the B16A, ZC, and B18C are not listed as certified replacement engines for Hondas....... B16A3, B18C1, B18A1, B18B1 and D16A6 or whatever are-the ones issued in American cars
..........

From what I can tell those are all civic/integ motors. Are those engine codes that are given JDM only motors? Because the H22 is offered here as a USDM so they won't be able to tell right away that it's not USDM like those ones listed above.

spy54 · 03-18-2002, 04:26 AM

haha you went from thinking you knew it all to questioning yourself muwhahaahah alright i think the h22a1 is usdm spec and h22a5 or something don't know my h22's at all but i don't think they will either you might get roasted or work the system and hell just get a some friends in the local smog ref station

HondaAdict · 03-18-2002, 07:39 AM

Because I am getting a JDM H22a Engine for my 92 Honda Accord Ex! I live in Virginia! If anyone knows if they are legal or not please contact me.

spy54 · 03-18-2002, 11:22 PM

no idea but if it was legal in cali then it's legal in virginia

just gotta figure it out man

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