Is it legal to install a 1995 vtec engine(manual tranny) to a 1994 honda civic auto tranny? Will it pass smog?

Is it legal to install a 1995 vtec engine(manual tranny) to a 1994 honda civic auto tranny? Will it pass smog?

If installed properly, sure.

There are no laws that make switching engines illegal.

Provided the car passes smog tests (and we Can't tell you that), then no one will care.

  • Will this set up pass California smog? I have a Honda civic hatch back and it's missing the whole exhaust system. Thing is their stock cat which is also the header is quite expensive. What if i just get a carb legal header connect a regular cat and regular piping to muffler.
  • What auto shops do a whole transmission change from auto to manual in Southern Cali? Trying to change my 97 Honda Civic hatchback transmission from auto to manual and want to know any trust worthy places with quality work here in Southern California preferably in the Inland Empire area. Please and thank you
  • I have a 91 honda civic and need a tranny (auto)? I need a new tranny but i like to put a newer tranny. But i don't. Know if i could to that, someone. Could tell me i meant i newer year and wich one tanks peace out, and keep rolling. CIVIC'S
  • How to pass smog test? So I have a Honda Civic ek hatch with d16y7 engine and it's straight piped which means it's missing o2 sensor causing the check engine light on and I need to get plates for it what's the best way to get around this? The exhaust has no cat. Will I need to replace the whole exhaust?