I was wondering if anyone has ever tried to get a CARB Sticker from a referee because their engine wasnt original. I just wanted some tips so i know what to expect. Also will they pass JDM engines?

I am planning to get my CRX Si CARB legal because i have a JDM Integra LS motor.

Forgot to mention i live in a state that have strict rules.... California.

 

no need to mention that...pretty sure Cali is the only place that accually looks at the car being tested...

 

i wonder why though....probably California trying to set an example for other states to follow.

 

---- i have never had to emissions test any of my cars...

try ebay...im sure someone sells CARB stickers there..

 

lol...

 

Yeah, california has had some fucked up laws, you should see what crazy things chevy had to do with their trucks back in like '76.. stupid guinne pig management. My '86 was pretty bad for being non fuel injected.

I used to know shops you could pay off in florida to pass you, is that possible in CA?

 

gotta look something like this...

 

I dont think any JDM engines can be officially carb legal.

 

yes they can, what you have to do (in the state of cali) you have to take your car to a smog referee (also known as Smog check 3 station) they are rare and usually located inside of CHP (california highway patrol) Stations. You must have the papers of the car it came from, a bill of sale accompanied by it, they will then vin match into the dmv the engine number and the vin will be turned into a new Emissions Plate (they stick it in your door) it looks like the one above but they are blue. good luck to you, and here if you dont have a receipt for the motor from the original car owner they can impound your car and crush it (its happened to me)

 

I dont think i can obtain a bill of sales that the engine originally came from. SO im ----??!?!