[DML] Re: Engine swaps in violation of EPA law?

[Bob Brandys <oehcs@xxxx>]

This is a very delicate subject. In California, they allow
customization of cars provided you pass emission testing at a referee
station.

In Illinois, a car can be exempted as a show car. This is by definition
something you drive 1,000 miles per year and only to restricted
activities.

The Federal Law on this subject states that all original equipment
emission controls must remain on the vehicle. However, the law was
never intended to cover vehicles over 100,000 miles use. It was assumed
that these vehicles were be minimally used. 

California, New Jersey?, New York? and some other states have exempted
25 year and old cars from emission testing. This basically allows
changing of the drive train. Check with you own state for exemptions. 

Dr. Bob