Smog related question...swapped engine 06 camry - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

chugs · 07-17-2009, 02:02 AM

I swapped engines on my 06 camry with another 2azfe. Old engine had cracked bottom block. Installed engine came out of a 05 scion tc, CA engine. I have not had issues at all, except I should've replaced the tq converter seal. It's leaking a little. Anyways, for the upcoming smog inspetion, I'm sure it will pass. What I would like to know is, will I have any issues with the smog inspector failing me for not having the original engine or will it not even matter as long as it passes the smog inspection? Will there be any issues or problems when I go smog it? Links to smog laws would help out as well. Thanks.

chugs · 07-19-2009, 07:05 AM

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chugs · 07-20-2009, 07:15 PM

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chugs · 07-22-2009, 08:52 PM

bump for no replies....?

touringcamry · 07-22-2009, 09:20 PM

Probably no one knows. I think I recall reading that the engine is supposed to be the same year or newer and that all the smog related equipment is supposed to be transferred from the donor car also. I'm not certain though as I've not done an engine swap.

chugs · 07-23-2009, 02:43 AM

thanks for the reply, i will have to keep on looking for info

gdanaher · 07-23-2009, 08:03 AM

Why don't you just ask the guys who do the tests?

chugs · 07-24-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by gdanaher

Why don't you just ask the guys who do the tests?

I was going to do that next.

gene112601 · 07-25-2009, 03:33 AM

usually smog test shop they dont care about if ur engine swaped or fixed if the visual is like stock engine u will be fine since ur engine is same spec as before they never will check the engine VIN # everything will be fine just dont ask first wait if someting goes wrong.. if fail the smog he will ask you after just stay back and watch what hes doing if u pass ur good to go ifs not try to find another way good luck!

*remember just go to the shop like normal test dont ask or talk nothing about to swap

chugs · 07-26-2009, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by gene112601

usually smog test shop they dont care about if ur engine swaped or fixed if the visual is like stock engine u will be fine since ur engine is same spec as before they never will check the engine VIN # everything will be fine just dont ask first wait if someting goes wrong.. if fail the smog he will ask you after just stay back and watch what hes doing if u pass ur good to go ifs not try to find another way good luck!

*remember just go to the shop like normal test dont ask or talk nothing about to swap

That is exactly what I was going to do. I'm not going to mention anything. Just let the smog tech do what he does and I'm just gonna stand back and watch.

gene112601 · 07-26-2009, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by chugs

That is exactly what I was going to do. I'm not going to mention anything. Just let the smog tech do what he does and I'm just gonna stand back and watch.

k bro u will pass that test for sure ifs not let me know i got hook-ups

Asteroid · 07-26-2009, 03:50 AM

Yeah your replacement engine is the same as your old one, it's also still running all the original pollution gear. There shouldn't be any problem at all.

The only concern is you now have a different engine number, depending on how vehicle registration works in your area you may need to notify the registration body about the change of engine number.

chugs · 07-29-2009, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Asteroid

Yeah your replacement engine is the same as your old one, it's also still running all the original pollution gear. There shouldn't be any problem at all.

The only concern is you now have a different engine number, depending on how vehicle registration works in your area you may need to notify the registration body about the change of engine number.

I will have to look into that. Thanks.