Danke :thumbup
Gifted an out-of-state car....now what?
- Thread starter DucatiHoney
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Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Let’s prep it for a trackday. The right parts for that are stupid cheap.
When you get it titled, go ahead and write my name on the transfer. I want it when you’re done.
V8 swap.
:laughing I know, right? I'm kind of interested in doing a car trackday. It's an automatic right now (who does that to a Miata!?), but it might be good for knocking around town a little. Hubby was looking at turbo kits (not sure if CA-compliant)...anyway, yeah, I'm kind of excited. (The beemer project is nearly done. Got some final tuning to do and a few other repair projects, but once that's wrapped up, it might be time to commence <non-PC> "Project Beaver Basket"
arty </non-PC> )
295566
Numbers McGee
AFAIK there aren't any CA legal turbo kits, but there was a company developing a CARB approved centrifugal supercharger kit. I haven't checked in a few years though so don't quote me to that.
Also, getting a V8 to pass smog requires either a hookup at the smog station or extensive body modifications, as you need to retain the stock catalytic converters, which are in the headers, and would protrude into the cabin. Flyin Miata fit custom headers on all their V8 Miatas for that reason.
Don't rule out an Exocet!
Also, getting a V8 to pass smog requires either a hookup at the smog station or extensive body modifications, as you need to retain the stock catalytic converters, which are in the headers, and would protrude into the cabin. Flyin Miata fit custom headers on all their V8 Miatas for that reason.
Don't rule out an Exocet!
Good advice! I haven't joined anything yet, but I did lurk a little to decide on a shop (PR Motorsports) to start with for a post-purchase inspection and discuss smog. We'll see how it goes.
Has hardtop--buying locks for it. :thumbup
Jalopyshoppe
idiot
I happen to have a 99 5 speed Miata that needs a home. That's for another thread, though.
Off topic here, but I have done smog legal V8 Miata swaps. It's just a matter of time and $$. The work itself no is not difficult, and the parts are not hard to come by.
Making it durable and reliable is another matter.
Again, congratulations on the new car. Don't sweat the smog. My 99 passed easily, with dirty oil, a 1/4 tank of cheap gas, and a cold catalytic converter.
Off topic here, but I have done smog legal V8 Miata swaps. It's just a matter of time and $$. The work itself no is not difficult, and the parts are not hard to come by.
Making it durable and reliable is another matter.
Again, congratulations on the new car. Don't sweat the smog. My 99 passed easily, with dirty oil, a 1/4 tank of cheap gas, and a cold catalytic converter.
splat
Well-known member
2001, you say? That's awesome. No dynamometer required, no tailpipe sniffer. If the OBD2 system says you're good to go (meaning the monitors are on and no codes on and no codes stored), then you are pretty much good to go. Anything newer than 2000 doesn't require it. 1996-1999 OBD2 computers will still require a dyno and sniffer.
Doesn't matter. It's not being imported from another country so as long as it passes the fed requirements for the year, it's fine. I bought a 48 state vehicle and didn't have the pre-cat. Based on the VIN, smog shops knew it didn't matter.
This.
True, but read my original reply to DH. 2000+ model year vehicles do not.
Doesn't matter much. Car is a 2001. No sniffer, no dyno.
Basically what you need to pass is have the car in good condition, no codes, no engine lights, readiness monitors up and running, and go in and give the state what they want (hint; it's money). They'll connect their little computer dongle to your OBD2 port and the car and computer will do a tech-sex talk communication, and the computer will tell you if you pass or not. It's very simple.
^^^ this is pretty much identical to what the shop told me, verbatim. They might not have referred to it as “tech-sex” talk, but flowery language aside, nearly identical.
spdt509
Well-known member
you just ruin my day with this. in good way, but still....
you're right about BAMF, surfed it when i had one, last about 2 hrs. The peeps there from another planet.....
:laughing I know, right? I'm kind of interested in doing a car trackday. It's an automatic right now (who does that to a Miata!?), but it might be good for knocking around town a little. Hubby was looking at turbo kits (not sure if CA-compliant)...anyway, yeah, I'm kind of excited. (The beemer project is nearly done. Got some final tuning to do and a few other repair projects, but once that's wrapped up, it might be time to commence <non-PC> "Project Beaver Basket"
Little old ladies?
maidenfan84
Well-known member
Not sure if it still applies because we didn't have emissions or inspections back home, but I always read people filling up with premium fuel because since it detonates at a higher point, it gives off slightly less emissions..could be a old wives tale but who knows..it's something I've read time and again
ScottRNelson
Mr. Dual Sport Rider
Not sure I believe you on this one. I registered an out of state car in Chico and had to get it smogged before they would complete the transaction.
Stoner
Well-known member
Recommend you check it out.:afm199 We had a place in Cool CA. No smog required. I think Chico might be a bit close to Sacramento.