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]

It is the seller's responsibility to get the thing smogged.

Really? thats wierd, sell a car "as is"

if the car has passed it yearly smog then all should be good? or is this just some wierd Cali law? If you buy the a car within that period, the inspection is still good? or am I missing something?


And cant you sell a car in Cali "As is"? state that on you bill of sale..

AS IS has nothing to do with smog. As Is a legal term that is used to limit or eliminate any warranties, either implied or expressed. (Some implied warranties can not be disclaimed)

Here is my question. Yes, if the car passed for years, it will probably pass again. But, I want to put a different engine in. I know that in order to do that legally, you have to put in a later engine year, with ALL the emmissions control devices, including the pressurized gas tank. That is a pain in the butt. However, if I put in a later engine, but do away with the cats/fuel tank, while it is legal to have the engine in the car, if I still have to pass smog, I might have a problem. If I have to go to the ref, who will check if I have the proper gas tank and cats, that is a problem also. So, my question is, does a pre 1975 or whatever year it is, have to go to the ref for an engine swap, and does it have to go for emmissions testing?

Michael