Re: engine swap

From: andy levy (andylevy@yahoo.com)
Date: Thu Jan 23 2003 - 22:25:54 EST


Gabriel A. Couriel wrote:
> i think it might be more expensive to get all the stuff from that 93 to work
> with your 96. i'm no expert in the Gen II's, but isn't there an issue
> withthe emmissions? plus, you'd have to replace the "Y" pipe of your
> exhaust. look at that $850 crate motor... a new engine would be better than
> a rebuilt motor, and you wouldn't have to worry about the compatability
> (other than the EGR valve, if you've got one... i don't think you do, tho).

'93 - OBD-I
'96 - OBD-II

Big difference there. And if you're subject to emissions or similar
checking, even if you get all the '93 electronics in there you'll get
nailed because it won't match the model year on the VIN.

-- 
-andy

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