Thread: 4A-GE MK1 Engine Swaps that can pass Ca smog
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Old 10-15-2009, 10:21 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jimmer411 View Post
Basically Any toyota engine that was sold in the usa the year of your car and newer. Also the transmission and ecu have to be correct for the car as well, so for example if you swap a 2GR in with a 5 spd tranny it will not pass since that engine isnt offered with a 5spd (until the lotus evora is released).

All emissions equipment needs to be in place for the original engine as well.

The emissions equipment requirement is a bit tough to meet for the newer motors. Also, i've heard of people being held up for not using the California version of their ecu. In other words, they don't want to pass you using a federal ecu.

It's a quagmire for sure. Even when swapping for dramatically cleaner motors, you can still end up getting screwed.

Like I said, the ref is there to keep you from doing stuff like this. Not to make sure your vehicle is running right.
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