Jon, It really does depend on where you live. The 360 I put in my Dak was an
emission legal motor from a 1993 B-Van. As far as inspected, Im not sure why
you would have your truck inspected, I mean for what reason?
As far as kit cars go, I think when they have it registered, they get a list
of things that make a car legal to be on the road like side mirrors rear
mirror bumpers etc., but that list is different for "production vehicles".
obviously!!
Anyways, the only problem you might run into for an engine swop would be
emissions testing, however they did away with that in my state. even if they
brought it back there are ways around it. Some are even legal!!
In a message dated 98-05-23 21:21:06 EDT, you write:
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I've been keeping this sort of thing in the back of my mind, in case
anything ever happens to my engine, etc... My major concern though is,
how does this sort of thing work as far as getting it registered/inspected
goes? Since a 360 wasn't offered in a Dak in any year except '98, I suspect
there might be a problem? (Similar to Bill's problem of wanting to buy that
4x4 Dak with a 360 but not being able to find anyone who will inspect it...)
I notice that when you buy a crate engine, MP makes you sign a waiver or
something stating that you will be using the engine for off-road purposes
only.
It would really suck to put all that time and money into an engine swap
and then find out you can't drive the thing! I'm in New York State, I
suppose that probably makes a difference. Any engine-swappers out there?
Did you run into any trouble in this respect? (How do the kit-car builders
get around this? >>
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