ZenDriver

Hey guys,

I'm in California. After reading what everyone in here has to say about the merits of the ej22t, I've decided that it's the engine that I want in my 93 Impreza. The problem is finding the engine that is the same year or newer than my car. I guess the law says the engine you are swapping in has to be the same year or or newer, but most of what I've found are from 91 or 92's, older than my car. Sooo...unless I find a 93 or newer motor I would not be able to pass BAR inspection in California...or could I???

I mean if I get an engine and not know what year car it came from and do not have a VIN # could they trace the year of the engine through the engine code or serial#? If they can't, I can say that the engine is from a 93 or 94 legacy turbo, right, and be legal?

Subi114

no you need a vin number for sure or it's not gonna be legal. w/o a vin they don't know if you stile the motor. Good luck tho.

ZenDriver

What if I have a receipt from the vendor of the motor? That would prove it's not stolen. The vendor is an engine rebuilder and doesn't necessarily have the complete car. So, how would I get the vin#