Diesel swap and Taxifornia???

[Louiseven]

Does anyone know what the DMV buracracy would be for a Diesel engine swap into a 1987 GW??

[joe]

You really should be asking the PRC's polit bureau directly for a definitive answer before spending big bucks. And get that "in writing".

A strong sub bureau of the PRC is C.A.R.B...just ask them about dsl motors?
The only thing more critical than dsl's to C.A.R.B is the rising cost of surf board wax and canned chile dude...

[Fiodh. Argus]

I understand California won't let you swap a diesel into a formerly gas car, and also any motor transplanted has to be the same age of the car or newer. Your best bet is to get a 75 or older rig and then do as you please.

[AlsChopShop]

I understand California won't let you swap a diesel into a formerly gas car, and also any motor transplanted has to be the same age of the car or newer. Your best bet is to get a 75 or older rig and then do as you please.

why? i was always under the impression that diesels burn 'cleaner' then gasonline engines. if that is true, that would reduce emissions and be a good thing....

or am i going too far by assuming that the state of kalifornia uses simple logic?

Al

[PlasticBoob]

why?

Because this state sucks, that's why!

I think you can re-register it as a diesel; call up an inspection referee. Years back I talked to one named Gus and he was extremely helpful and friendly.

Personally I would (and did) bypass all this BS and just get a '75 or older vehicle.

[Rainman]

http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=80533

[joe]

or am i going too far by assuming that the state of kalifornia uses simple logic?

Al

PRC/logic...now there's a mango to sauerkraut comparison.

[Lindel]

You could always tell them it's a Family Truckster and put what you want in it, or you could move to someplace real...

[Kris]

In California, DO NOT TAKE IT TO A REFEREE !


Install your diesel engine.

Fill out this form...
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/reg/reg256.pdf

Check the boxes under "B" that say "It is powered by" and "Diesel".
Go to your local DMV, have it inspected.
They will change the "G" on your registration under "Fuel" to a "D".

I understand the Simi Valley office is very good about this.

More info can be found here...
http://jeep2diesel.org/
And their message board (not very active, but good info)
http://messages.jeep2diesel.org/index.php

kris.

[Louiseven]

Thanks for the info all. Just doing some pre-project research before I get to far ahead of myself.

[Schlagger]

Logic and/or common sense from the gov't?? AND in Kalifornia??