So my project corolla is almost done, problem is, it's got a 1ggte from the jdm GA70 supra. The car is a 76 (I know, 1 year..) so it would have to go through smog checks and what not.
Has anybody else successfully registered their cars in CA with an illegal JDM motor? SR20, RB26, etc.?
I've heard that the SR20 can pass smog but would never pass the visual test, i'm sure I can figure a way to make the 1ggte pass smog, but what would I do about the visual?
i'm also "sharknosing" the corolla and swapping its lights to imitate the skyline C210 (very bosozoku inspired, go ahead and flame) so I thought about maybe registering the car as a Specialty car? or maybe go the SB100 kit car route since it won't look like itself anymore? Also, i'm not going to be daily driving the car so it won't see a lot of the road, but I do want to be able to drive it without a lot of trouble. I've heard of track cars and show cars with motor swaps and such that are legally allowed to drive to and from shows or to and from the track but I don't know what kind of registry or route they took at the DMV. Especially in CA.
I'd like to hear from people with personal experience on this, but any help is appreciated.
thanks.