ls/vtec swap emissions legal?

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ls/vtec swap emissions legal?

stabmasterarson
New User | Posts: 1 | Joined: 07/09

Posted: 07/24/09
12:19 PM

does anyone know if the ls/vtec swap is legal in pa? I have a 91 civic with a 90 ls block. the conversion has not been done yet. what needs done to pass emissions. I live in pittsburgh and allegheny co. is kinda tough.

ToyCivic
New User | Posts: 45 | Joined: 07/07

Posted: 07/28/09
06:52 AM

I cannot vouch for Pennsylvania, but in California it is not legal. I mention this only because I believe California is the only state that has very strict visual rules to include LS/VTEC not being legal.

Most other emissions states just measure tailipe and do limited or no visual inspection.

If I were you I would inquire with local emissions testing stations for thier input. Also Google the emissions laws for your state.

Last thing I will mention is there's always the possibility for other states to adopt California emissions standards.

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