Re: [FWDLK] SEMA on Engine Swaps

[Mario Henry <henryma@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

You are so right on that. Most people don't know what is driving those
mopars around.
Mario Henry
1955 Plymouth belvedere
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott H" <kneedrager@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 10:25 AM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] SEMA on Engine Swaps


> Fortunatly here in NJ i can register my 56 as historical and be exempt
from
> the emisions requirements, but even if I did not go that route and tried
to
> get a normal registration I doubt that there is anyone in any of the
> inspection stations that would be able to even notice that the engine was
> changed, hell I could probably stick and outboard boat engine under the
hood
> they would have no way of knowing whether it was original or not.
> Scott
>
>
> >From: Wayne Graefen <wgraefen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Reply-To: Wayne Graefen <wgraefen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >Subject: [FWDLK] SEMA on Engine Swaps
> >Date: Wed, 1 May 2002 18:33:24 -0500
> >
> >The Specialty Equipment Market Association's (SEMA) newsletter
> >"Driving Force" in its May issue has the following to say about
> >engine swapping.  Since there are a lot of swaps going on in our
> >vehicles, I thought it would be worthwhile to print their article
> >here.  Remember to check your individual state laws as well.  Old
> >story:  be legal or be sorry.
> >
> >Wayne
> >*****************
> >
> >TECHNICAL CORNER
> >Engine Swaps Made Easier
> >By Frank Bohanan, SEMA Technical Consultant
> >
> >Hobbyists frequently ask us about the rules governing engine
> >switching in project vehicles. First of all, those engaged in engine
> >switching activities are bound by specific state laws that may vary
> >from state to state. Having said that, there are some general
> >guidelines one may consider. This article will cover the rules for
> >switching the engine in production-type vehicles. Specially
> >constructed vehicles, street rods, kit cars and the like will have
> >different rules which will be discussed at another time.
> >The basic rule of engine switching (as opposed to installing a
> >"replacement" engine) is that the change must do no harm. This means
> >that the engine being installed must theoretically be at least as
> >"clean" as the one taken out. Several requirements may define
> >"clean" for the purposes of engine switching:
> >Model Year: The engine to be installed must be the same age or newer
> >than the one being replaced. Crate engines can be used if they are
> >configured to resemble an engine that was certified by the U.S.
> >Environmental Protection Agency and/or the California Air Resources
> >Board. This essentially means that the required emissions parts must
> >be present on the engine.
> >Certification Level: The engine to be installed must come from a
> >vehicle certified to meet the same or more stringent emissions
> >standards than the one replaced.
> >Vehicle Class: An engine from a vehicle class such as a motor home,
> >medium-duty truck or marine application must not be used since these
> >engines were certified to different types of emissions standards,
> >using different tests.
> >System/Equipment: When swapping in a newer engine from a later-model
> >vehicle, all of the relevant emissions control equipment must be
> >transferred as well. This includes the carbon canister, the
> >catalytic converter(s) and even parts of the on-board diagnostic
> >(OBD) system. Some states have exceptions to this requirement, but
> >the general rule is that as much of the donor vehicle's emissions
> >system as possible should be transferred. The vehicle will likely
> >run more efficiently with a full transfer of the system and
> >shouldn't cause any undue heartache.
> >Of course, engine switching can be much more complex than described
> >here, but these are good general rules to follow and should keep
> >engine switchers out of trouble in most cases.
> >
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> Scott
> 1956 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer
> 2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab
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