No, I will not be racing. I want a basic swap. Old engine out, new engine in. The car will be used for commuting to work. I need it to have good gas mileage and pass smog. The swap has to be as easy as possible. More importantly, it has to pass smog.
I am learning alot here. Please keep...
JDM engines are everywhere, the people that buy them in LA, how do they pass smog? I am getting the sense to leave JDM out of the picture. If so, where can I get a USDM engine?
Why will a jdm not pass smog? After all, think about it. The engine is from Japan with 30-40 miles. I will be using the same cat converter. What is it about JDM engines that will not pass smog. I called a sales person that sold JDM engines. He did not guarentee the engine will pass smog...
It has to be a civic 96 and above because of safety and OBD 2.
Thanks all...much gratitude to your advise.
As for buying a low mileage car, it does not teach me anything. I am 38 yrs old with $$$, but my objective it to learn how to swap engines so I can do more in the future.
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I hope I am posting in the correct place. My apologies if I made a mistake.
I am doing some research before I go out and buy a civic. Can you please give me your experience? I would appreciate it.
I am looking to purchase a honda civic with a high mileage. I have a desire to...
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