California Legality of 914 engine swap Options

[wiredwrx]

Hello All,

I am looking for people, specifically in California, who have gone through the process of registering, insuring, and smog testing (If it is needed) a 914 with an engine swap.

I recently read about the change to law that says post 1975 cars, no matter how old are not smog exempt, so I plan on getting a pre 1975, or whatever year I need to get, to avoid that. But, what about registering the car. Do I have to see the state ref before I can get the registration. Do I even need to go to the State ref to get signed off on. DO I have to notify the DMV of the engine swap (I have a friend doing an engine swap, and his research has determined that the DMV must be notified of the engine swap)

I am looking for any information people have.

Thanx
Michael

[bob91403]

A lot of times, when the DMV inspects a vehicle, they have no friggin' idea what they're looking at. I doubt they'd know a six when they saw it, or that they'd have the brains to count the plug wires. They do want to see the engines serial number for the record. If the car says it's a four, and you put in a bigger four, no problem. Technically putting carbs on a four is illegal.(Your not allowed to modify the fuel or smog system from OEM.) If it says CHEVROLET on the valve cover, that might be trouble. Don't volunteer any information, they'll never know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif)