350 ramjet california smog legal???

[tra123]

i'm doing a conversion on my 87 xj6 jag. would like to install a 350 ramjet but can't find any info as to wheter or not it is california smog legal. anyone have any experience or info they can share with me?
thanks
ta

[Black Lotus]

This is from the CARB website, looks kinda dismal-


Engine Changes
Engine changes are legal as long as the following requirements are met to ensure that the change does not increase pollution from the vehicle:
The engine must be the same year or newer than the vehicle.

The engine must be from the same type of vehicle (passenger car, light-duty truck, heavy-duty truck, etc.) based on gross vehicle weight.

If the vehicle is a California certified vehicle then the engine must also be a California certified engine.

All emissions control equipment must remain on the installed engine.

After an engine change, vehicles must first be inspected by a state referee station. The vehicle will be inspected to ensure that all the equipment required is in place, and vehicle will be emissions tested subject to the specifications of the installed engine.
Exemptions for Uncontrolled Vehicles
Vehicles that were manufactured before emission control regulations took effect are called uncontrolled vehicles. Aftermarket parts regulations and anti-tampering laws do not apply to these vehicles.
Uncontrolled vehicles may have any aftermarket add-on or modified part installed as long as the vehicle can still meet the tailpipe emission standards for the year of the vehicle. Uncontrolled vehicles must retain any original or retrofit crankcase control (PCV) devices and NOx device required for the year of the vehicle.
The following vehicles are considered uncontrolled vehicles:
1965 and Older : U.S. Manufactured California Certified Vehicles

1967 and Older: U.S. Manufactured Federally Certified Vehicles

1967 and Older: Foreign Manufactured Vehicles

For More Information
To verify Executive Order numbers, or for questions about the replacement parts guidelines, please contact the California Air Resources Board Vehicle Hotline:
(800) 242-4450 California
(800) 322-9277 Nationwide
(626) 575-6858 Non-USA

[tra123]

thanks for the reply. actually everything seems to work except for the 3rd pt. about the engine must be california certified. will check with gm if possible to get that info, but they are impossible to get in touch with.
i do know that the engine is closed looped and does have the o2 sensor so maybe?????
thanks
ta