Anyone here with an SR20 swap on a Silvia have/know any issues with inspection or passing smog in certain states? Heard that might be an issue.
Problem with engine swaps depend on the state laws(if any),California is pretty bad, all aftermarket parts have to have a CARB test sticker and engine swaps have to go to state testing location for inspection to make sure the car has all the smog equipment still on it. The guys that run is this state testing stations are super sharp(Unlike test only stations lol) and unless your on there good side they won't let anything slide.
A Trick a few people use in California, register in Louisiana. The top writing of the plate looks the same and most of the state didn't have smog laws.
I moved all my cars over to Arizona registration, No smog, and 50% cheaper than California, and I can register my cars for 5 years and my drivers license doesn't expire till 2044.