gm 350 c.i.d-j 30

[madmax88]

im think about a swap any ideas. costs . etc thanks

[Rex]

1993NISSAN LEOPARD JGBY32Engine: VH41DE (4130 cc, V8, 270 hp)Layout: Front / Rear

http://www.alljapanesecars.com...GBY32

I'm gonna think there are mounts and supports to allow for a Nissan V8, but the GM 350 would probably be cheaper even with the custom shop work for the motor mounts.

[Q45tech]

See you are in Canada but in US:

It is illegal and a federal felony to swap any post 1990 car engine combo for use on the street. The engine you swap must have been available [imported to US in that car] to meet Federal Clean Air Act.Doesn't Canada have similar restrictions?

The way people get away with 2.0 liter turbos is that they are smaller [less polluting] at idle and cruise. A larger V8 [even a newer year one] still produces more exhaust volume at idle vs oem.

Many states have visual inspection of engine compartment and the car can be confiscated on the spot [removed from the street permanently until brought into compliance.

Obviously enforcement varies.http://www.ec.gc.ca/transport/vfprojects.htmOn-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations under Part 7, Division 5 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. The Regulations align Canadian emission standards for a broad range of on-road vehicles and engines with those of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, which are generally recognized as the most stringent national standards in the world. The regulations apply to light-duty vehicles (e.g., passenger cars), light-duty trucks (e.g., vans, pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles), heavy-duty vehicles (e.g., trucks and buses), heavy-duty engines and motorcycles. The new standards will be phased in beginning on January 1, 2004 and will reduce the allowable emissions levels from new on-road vehicles by up to 95%. http://www.ec.gc.ca/CEPARegist...1.cfm

[Eswift]

I thought you could swap engines legally in the US as long as the new engine was produced in the same year or later than the original one, and that the engine was available in the installed configuration in the US market. if so, the VH41 would work both legally and physically, of course with some exhaust manifold work, AC, and wiring harness/ECU issues.

[VimyJ]

Doesn't Canada have similar restrictions?

Yes. The auto industries of both countries are so intertwined that the regulations are completely harmonized. Big business at work.

[Q45tech]

But there was never a V8 offered in US/Canada market in the J30.Also the engine you swap cannot be a larger displacement. In theory you can swap smaller [even turboed] as less total cruise emissions per mile.

[Need4Speed]

How do they do those Chevy / Jag conversion then?

[maxnix]

How do they do those Chevy / Jag conversion then?

Most of those (haven't seen any for years myself) are pre 1990 cars. The conversions started back in the 1960s and 1970s models.

[AZhitman]

Wonder how that guy gets away with the 502 c.i. Q45 that we've seen floating around....

Actually, i think in AZ they're pretty lenient on swaps - I'll have to research it, but I'm pretty sure that as long as you can pass emissions, you're OK, regardless of the transplanted engine or the receiving car...

[SloMoe]

Also the engine you swap cannot be a larger displacement. In theory you can swap smaller [even turboed] as less total cruise emissions per mile.

Could you provide more information on this. I was under the impression that in California the displacement doesnt matter as long the engine is the same model year or newer, has been certified for use in CA (stricter than EPA 49 state certified), and be certified for the class of chassis (heavy duty/light duty), and not defeat any emissions equipment (if you car is OBDII then the engine must retain all OBDII sensors and emissions controls). Not saying your wrong. It's just the Consumer Affairs Bureau of Automotive Repair in California, doesnt mention anything in their guidelines for engine swaps about the displacement of the engine. This could be a CA only thing though.

[Need4Speed]

This could be a CA only thing though.

This is gauranteed to be true. If you can pass it in Cali....it'll pass anywhere.

Andy

[diamondj30]

true

[Highway Q45]

SloMoe is correct at least for California. My son and I are planning a Porcshe 944 LT-1 swap. Comes in a clean kit form using 90's LT-1 and uses the Porsche drivetrain. As long as the LT-1 is OBD-I or OBD-II compliant it can be used. As I understand it, all original emission equipment must be retained on the swapped motor as well. As long as the swap engine chosen is newer than the motor removed, certification is done through a test only station and/or referee for the first time, them at regular smog stations in subsequent years.

Something about a sub 5 second car (0-60) that handles well brings out a grin on this old mans face.

[AZhitman]

Steve, will you adopt me?

[Highway Q45]

"Steve, will you adopt me? "

Greg, LOL, if I get any more car projects, I'm afraid my wife's spot might become available. It's a disease I'm told, curable only by purchase of a Lifetime membership to the Lawrence Welk Club.

Steve

[Q45tech]

Maybe they are ignoring the federal mandate on grams per mile?I can see why they would want a post 90 engine in a pre 90 body as this might reduce total emissions.

Or a 96 ODB2 engine in a pre 96 body, but 90-95 bigger engine in a 90-95 body would produce more total emissions. Up to the referee to decide I guess?