jdm engines not intended for use... - Honda Prelude Forum

vipastyle · 01-27-2003, 02:59 PM

http://www.mmrusa.com/engines.htm (at the top)

why does it say, "These are true JDM engines, imported from Japan and not intended for use on US highways."

can't you get an engine swap with these and use it on the highway? duh

vile10 · 01-27-2003, 03:07 PM

they can't pass smog and are not street legal i think

willmbrk · 01-27-2003, 03:07 PM

Its a legal disclaimer cause they are located in CA. You know all the bs with CA laws

vipastyle · 01-27-2003, 03:10 PM

well when people with hondas get b16's and sh|t, they're jdm correct? well if i had a 4th gen and the miles got real high, i would just do an engine swap. JDM engine would be fine right? i wouldnt have to get USDM right? also, where are ur favorite places online to buy aftermarket car parts for 4th gen ludes?

yohan420 · 01-27-2003, 03:12 PM

ebay,
classifieds here,
preludeparts.com,
hondaautomotiveparts.com

to start you off ...
google.com and the brand/type/part #

yohan420 · 01-27-2003, 03:13 PM

oh my bad, also the sponsors of this site ...
give the business first and ask em to price match.

vipastyle · 01-27-2003, 03:16 PM

ok, thanx!

4bidden · 01-27-2003, 03:19 PM

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Originally posted by vile10
they can't pass smog and are not street legal i think

My JDM H22 is cleaner than my H23 was. Passed with flying colors here in AZ.

MidNKight-lude · 01-27-2003, 03:34 PM

cali have tighter smog restriction. yes JDM engine can pass smog, but i think cali is going to tighten up the smog again

willmbrk · 01-27-2003, 03:39 PM

Yeah, CA is one f upped state with smog laws. I am going to wait til I smog my car before I even think of swapping an engine.

vile10 · 01-27-2003, 06:11 PM

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Originally posted by 4bidden

My JDM H22 is cleaner than my H23 was. Passed with flying colors here in AZ.

from what i heard, it's not the matter that it's not clean, just that if they really wanna be a$$ about it, the vin # is not US vin #

4bidden · 01-27-2003, 06:29 PM

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Originally posted by vile10

from what i heard, it's not the matter that it's not clean, just that if they really wanna be a$$ about it, the vin # is not US vin #

What VIN#? The code below the engine code stamp? I don't know....I think most states besides California don't care. They popped my hood, checked it over, strapped it on the dyno thing, ran it, passed with flying colors.

jpprelude · 01-27-2003, 07:06 PM

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Originally posted by willmbrk
Its a legal disclaimer cause they are located in CA. You know all the bs with CA laws

Exactly. It's just to cover their ass.

Kind of like how most bodykits and mods are not intended for highway use

L-U-R-C-H · 01-27-2003, 08:44 PM

Is the JDM H22 any different than the USDM H22 as far as fitting? Someone told me the wires and whatnot are reversed.

vile10 · 01-27-2003, 09:06 PM

yup, unfortunately i live in CA and i'm restricted by the law

bk94si · 01-28-2003, 08:59 AM

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Originally posted by vile10

from what i heard, it's not the matter that it's not clean, just that if they really wanna be a$$ about it, the vin # is not US vin #

All engines need to be EPA certified (and in CA whatever certification they have). It doesn't matter how clean they are. I believe JDM standards are even high than EPA. Technically, JDM engines would be illegal here but I have never heard of anyone being called on this. The inspectors do not have any easy way to tell where an engine came from. They just go by the VIN number on the car and assume the engine is the original.

brendon2k · 01-28-2003, 11:26 AM

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Originally posted by L-U-R-C-H
Is the JDM H22 any different than the USDM H22 as far as fitting? Someone told me the wires and whatnot are reversed.

no, the wire harness on the car it comes from might be different do to the fact that the ecu is on the other side but people just use their original wire harness anyway.