Emissions legal engine swaps?

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I may be buying an 89 CRX Si, but want to put a different motor in because the 110 hp motor just isn't enough to make power with. I was going to get a B16 from HMO, but I live in Texas so I can't pass emissions with it....so basically my question is, where can I get a high hp (b16 or gs-r) motor to swap into the CRX?

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[Scott82]

As long as you get it all wired correctly and have your 4 wire o2 sensor and keep the comp from thryowing codes and use a good cat converter, then yu shouldn't have proplem passing emisions unless texas has a law that has something to do with newer motors being in older cars then i think you'll be ok.

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I don't see how this will make an engine with absolutely no emissions controls pass the test...

[91civichatch2571]

im pretty sure the B16 would pass your emissions. I mean, it burns gas just like your current motor does. Emissions are usually failed because of things like your o2 sensor, cat, evap, etc.

[Greenblurr93]

i agree, a good cat and a proper running engine should pass. and i got my b19c1 out of a junkyard, for a good price too... hehe

[Cjz89civic]

There is a thread about this PLEASE do a search. This thread will tell you everything you need to know.

[dmbrisket 51]

swapping new tecnologie for old technologie is what is illegal, ie if you have an 89 civic you would be able to put a 90 moter in it for sure but not neccisarily an 88 moter because technologie might be older, hope that makes sence

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Originally Posted by Cjz89civic

There is a thread about this PLEASE do a search. This thread will tell you everything you need to know.

If you learn how to read then I'll use the Search tool.