supa89 wrote:hey guys just wondering how im gonna pass inspection in ny if i swap my engine?t
Engine swaps are legal so long as the swap does no "harm." This means the engine going in has to meet the emissions standards (or better) than the engine that came out. The engine going in must also be the same age or newer. The engines have to come from the same class of vehicles as to meet the same emissions standards. For example, motor homes and large trucks have different emissions standards than a 240sx. Technically, all emissions equipment must be transferred with the engine (carbon canister, cats, and some of the obd equipment).
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources ... switch.pdf
Some other bills that have come up for New York:
Recently opened a bill to prohibit sales of refinishing products labeled "for professional use only" to the general public; requires purchasers meet local ordinances for use and application. This applies mostly to painting products.
They also recently inserted a bill that will make registration and toll fees higher based on your fuel economy.
Virginia just recently created a bill to ban the sale of aftermarket exhaust systems or components.
West Virginia just created a bill that would add a $1000 fine and/or 6 mos jail time for exhausts considered a disturbance.
Nebraska is trying to pass a bill that would make project cars or any other vehicle not registered residing on personal property unattended for only 6 HOURS or more to be considered "abandoned" and subject for removal.
California is attempting to pass a bill that will require all vehicles 15 years and older get inspected annually. Additional fees accumulated will be used to scrap older cars.
Colorado is trying to move the emissions testing model year from 1976 to 1959.
Now, Michigan has a $35 one time registration fee for antique vehicles. A new bill aims to add a $30 annual fee for those vehicles.
etc.
