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Engine swap Emission test In California ?

Ok im trying to do an engine swap on my firebird 97 firebird . V6 to a V8 lt1 but the engine is from a 94 Camaro but there the same model 93 to 98 GM it says the engine can be of the same year or [ Newer ] so I don’t get this emissions control in California are stupid. Does this mean I can not do the swap ?

People from Ca are preferred but other people can give me advice from other states.

The year model of your car determines the emission specs, not the year of the engine. The intent is to get the older engines off the road. So if you have a newer body, you can’t put in an older engine unless it meets or exceeds the emission standards for the year of your car.

Same issues we have in AZ.

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  1. The year model of your car determines the emission specs, not the year of the engine. The intent is to get the older engines off the road. So if you have a newer body, you can’t put in an older engine unless it meets or exceeds the emission standards for the year of your car.

    Same issues we have in AZ.
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