Hey guy, I am new here, just recently move to cali from washington and have just about to finish my JDM swap on my FC. Just wondering if cali smog will check if it is JDM or not. Since the USDM intake manifold have some sensor on them and the JDM does not. anyone?

thanks

 

As I understand it, the JDM turbo engine is missing some of the smog equipment that's required by CA. Whether the smog tech knows what to look for is a different story.

I haven't messed with it, so I don't know the details, sorry.

 

jdm smog equipment does not meet us spec...your car may or may not pass smog...just give it a shot...

 

ICIC. Thanks guy. So has any one mess with it before?

 

JDM engine doesnt come with ERG valve, but if your vehicle is S5 model, you might able to get away with it.

 

ICIC. What about the other crap on the USDM Upper Intake Manifold? Like the Air supply valve and Accelerated Warp-Up System crap? DO they check does?

Thanks

 

they check not does yo.

 

Just keep it registered in Washington and save yourself alot of headache now, and in the future...

 

OOP. Type-o. The thing about that is I bought the car here and just did the swap and change my mailing addresses and everytthing already.
Back to the Upper Intake Manifold , about those 2 part do they check them?

Thanks.

 

I also did hear that jdm motors don't have egr's so thats a bummer... but you should have smogged the car with its original motor then swapped over after all the paperwork and everything was clear... cali has some strict *** smog laws and you'll soon find out... they added an evap test a few months ago and smog pricing has been on the rise.

 

ICIC. Well bought the car as a roller, so cant original motor. Cant i just get a USDM UIM and have all the sensor on and just swap it back later? anyone?

Thanks

 

Do the JDM motors have a MAF sensor (mass air flow) or a MAP sensor (manifold absolute pressure??) That will make a difference.

I am sure we will have a couple people in here soon that will have the right answers. Smog threads always get attention

 

this cat is from washington? dude keep your out of state plates and registration and don't deal with all the **** and headache

 

Nope i wish it was from washington would of made life ezer but got the roller from cali. SO anyone know if it is alright to smog the JDM motor or do i need to put on the USDM Upper Intake Manifold with them sensors?

Thanks

 

i used to have an Fd with jdm engine in it. and passing smog isn't that hard.. go to the right place...u will pass it.

 

Out of State plates FTW. I had a coworker that had Virginia plates on his beatup Cherokee with no front bumper! NEVER EVER stopped since he got here for school, and that's like 5 years ago. Cops are lazy and won't take the time to call it in to check your plates.

 

Oh ****, better not be another scammer.