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

[wiredwrx]

Why the F@%K would you tell anything like this to the DMV ?

it could be a costly mistake that could bite one in the ass later on down the road....I've heard rumors of roadside smog testing, but so far it's only been a rumor (AFAIK)

Well, it is not a rumor. There are roadside testing going on. The only dispute it whether people are being cited, or having issues with re registration if they are deemed a gross polluter. The DMV claimms that it is for statistical analysis right now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) That has yet to be seen, although, I have a friend, who has a friend YADA YADA YADA, who claimed he got a ticket. I asked for proof, and have yet to see it, so I highly doubt he was cited, but, I guess it is possible.

Michael