Tim240z

Yeah....folks are always laughing at me

I had a long conversation with a Technical Advisor at the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) regarding some of the finer points of engine swaps. This is what I came up with: Vehicle family Rule: Engine must come from a vehicle from the same family, ie. light duty to light duty, medium and heavy duty to same. What surprised me was the family range. Everything from a mini to a 1 ton truck is considered light duty, and engines can be interchanged. Everything greater than 1 ton pickup is considered med/heavy duty and thus cannot be used as a donor into a car. Catalytic Converters: CATs are not required to be installed on vehicles that did not come with them installed from the factory. Kicker: OBDII donor vehicles have post CAT O2 sensors. These cannot be disabled in any way. Without the CATs, the PCM will throw a code, thus creating an issue with the conversion. So, although the CATs themselves are not required, if the Donor vehicle is OBDII, then by proxy, they are required. Misc. Emissions controls: EVERY piece of emissions package is required from the donor vehicle. That would include fuel tank (to include fuel pressure sensor), evaporative canister and all lines from and to the tank. Referee inspection: Pre-75 vehicles (vehicles not requiring smog tests) do not have to be referee certified. However, CHP (or any law enforcement officer, I suppose) can write you an emissions citation, which would need a visit to the referee to sign off to cancel the citation (fixit ticket). Apparently, the State is actively looking at modified vehicles for emissions violations (roadside checkpoints as mentioned previously) Well...that should answer about everything.......

Usually just hanging on the rack, in the "HELP" brand section. They are used for spacing the spark plug outside of the chamber in instances where plugs have fouling problems.

BTW...as for O2 sensor bungs....I always use the 18mm spark plug anti-foul inserts available from any parts store for about $2 a pair. Just cut the end off with a hacksaw and weld to the exhaust....works great. Used it for the LT1 in the Z and for the L31 in the truck....cheap and available and works perfectly.....

This is the email I got from TC:

I would not even consider buying from a seller with less than 95% positive feedback. This guy has 85%!!

I WILL move out of CA if, or when, they make pre-74 cars require smog testing. I have no issue with the tailpipe tests, but so what if it does not have the old emissions equipment....if the end result is good, who cares how you get there. For instance, when putting in a newer FI engine in an older car (like an LS or LT in a 240), even with all the smog equipment removed from the newer engine, it will burn cleaner that the old I6 WITH all it's original smog equipment.....

2 words: Stir Fry! and Terryaki

Every year is a crapshoot....

It means it is a new year and we can likely expect some cling-on to introduce legislation to screw with us again. At this point, it appears that nothing significant is on the horizon....

A better place to look.... http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?ID=61834

I believe that the Summit fuel cell sender is a 0-90 Ohm?

Rotflmao!!!

I have heard the same thing regarding dry ice.

I've owned several Mazdas in the past, and they have always been great cars. The power is not that important (Wife's car), but reliability and safety is, along with looks (for when I ring it's neck). I think I will go take it for a spin..... I was hoping someone here owned one and had some info on reliability and marque specific mechanical quirks (all cars have them)..... Thanks Alex.

Thinking of trading in the Wife's 850 Volvo (140k miles) on a used one (17k miles). Any opinions?

Dan would be proud!

A quote from my machinist buddy, who is also an engine and combustion expert:

....and 5 more newbies asking if there is a 'kit' for the swap! BTW...this has been posted before......

They just haven't updated their site yet. I needed something for my 99 L31/4L60E that I put in my 71 truck

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Last call boys.....

Looks great!! I know how much work it takes to get the block prepped to take paint!! One thing that I prefer (personal preference only) is not painting the freeze plugs....I love the nice clean brass as a contrast against the sea of paint color.... Tim