I bought a g20 with a sr20det swap and now I'm hearing that the engine is not legal to have in that car. Is there any truth to that? That seems crazy... I have heard of tons of people putting that engine into a G20 so how can it be illegal? If the motor is illegal why is it ok to import it? I live in Oregon and I don't think it will be hard to get it through DEQ, but I don't want any bs when I do try.
It's based on state laws. California doesn't allow swapping in a engine that didn't come stock on the car so the DET won't pass smog. Check your local laws.
hey it's not illegal man, many ppl here in OR have swaps.. everyhonda guy i know has swaps.. the only thing that might get you is the smog test if you live in portland.. but there's a way around that
welcome to the forums,
by the way, which one did you buy,, the red one or the dark g20?
I bought it almost 2 months ago and it is the dull gold color with a white hood scoop for the intercooler, but it is currently undergoing a lot of surgery(paint hood and both bumpers, new trans, new instrument cluster, serious deep cleaning, new rims, new exhaust, and lowering if I can afford it) I will start putting up pics when it is all done. I think it is going to be really nice.
If you follow all the G20s that sell, how much is a DET swapped one ususally worth. Mine should be "A" quality when it is done and I would like to know the approximate value. It has 170k on the chasis and around 50k on the engine. The paint has no major flaws, but some normal small dents and scratches and the interior is practically perfect. The trans is a LSD trans from a B15. I have no desire to sell it, but I'm just curious.
I dunno depends , was your the one that was for around~3,500? well since det's are specialty items, it hard to sell for what it's worth... they can be anywhere from 5~8k for a stock DET setup
BTW, my bro is selling brand new tein lowering springs, if you are interested, and it's kinda local.. so you would save on shipping
Yea I'm interested in the springs. Does he have any shocks? How much will they lower the car? Price?
I picked my car up for $2000, but it badly needed the work I listed and it also needs a stereo, antenna mast and some new foglights. I can't wait to get it all done!
Yea I'm interested in the springs. Does he have any shocks? How much will they lower the car? Price?
I picked my car up for $2000, but it badly needed the work I listed and it also needs a stereo, antenna mast and some new foglights. I can't wait to get it all done!
Cool. I need to find some quality shocks too. How much do you want for the springs? I'm also in the market for quality catback exhaust that has a fullsize muffler and looks somewhat stock, but is freeflowing. I need my turbo to be able to breeth, but I want to look as stock as I can from the rear.
Cool. I need to find some quality shocks too. How much do you want for the springs? I'm also in the market for quality catback exhaust that has a fullsize muffler and looks somewhat stock, but is freeflowing. I need my turbo to be able to breeth, but I want to look as stock as I can from the rear.
I would say..call the DMV or smog ref..or whoever it is who does the smog in your state..almost anything you do to the engine is illegal unless it is carb. exempt. That's in California I can't speak for all states. People do illegal swaps here, but they either swap out the sensors for USDM ones and swap exhaust and intake manifolds from a U.S. engine. Normally you always have to know someone who works at a smog station to get your car smogged with JDM engines or performance mods. and that would be illegal.
Cool. I need to find some quality shocks too. How much do you want for the springs? I'm also in the market for quality catback exhaust that has a fullsize muffler and looks somewhat stock, but is freeflowing. I need my turbo to be able to breeth, but I want to look as stock as I can from the rear.
Cool I will check them out. I thought we were getting way off subject so I started a new thread for all the stuff I want to do/buy for my car. http://www.g20.net/forum/showthread.php?t=58321
I'll pm you (allahsone), about the springs, tomorrow.
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