What motors can i swap into my 1996 z28 m6?
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What motors can i swap into my 1996 z28 m6?
Whats up, having a couple of thoughts of swapping out my STOCK LT1 Motor out of my 96 Z. Reason being, the car was sitting for about almost 5 years before i purchased it. So from it just sitting im assuming it is not going to be to good as a fresh new one. I us the car mostly on the weekends and sometimes ill b ring it out during the week. So here is my question, what motors can i put into my Z that will not make me change alot of major parts from the car? I do not want to LS swap as i have to change alot of things, and thats like just buying an already equipped LS camaro.
Another question i wold like to add is, should i just rebuild this LT1 motor and mod it to gain the most performance from it as a Street car? (Cali Car)
Another question i wold like to add is, should i just rebuild this LT1 motor and mod it to gain the most performance from it as a Street car? (Cali Car)
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Re: What motors can i swap into my 1996 z28 m6?
CA emissions, and motor swaps:
The Novak Guide to Emissions for Conversion Engines
Chevrolet S10 V8 Engine Swap - Chevy High Performance
Engine conversions, according to California regulations, are to meet the following standards:
“Engine changes are legal as long as the following requirements are met to ensure that the change does not increase pollution from the vehicle:
The engine must be the same year or newer than the vehicle
The conversion engine must meet or exceed the emission standards of motor being replaced, except California where the conversion motor must meet or exceed the emissions standards of the donor vehicle (which as according to the above rule, is the same year or newer)
The engine must be from the same type or family of vehicle (passenger car, light-duty truck, heavy-duty truck, etc.) based on gross vehicle weight.
If the vehicle is a California certified vehicle then the engine must also be a California certified engine
All emissions control equipment must remain on the installed engine, fuel system and exhaust system
Catalytic Converters are not required to be installed on vehicles that did not come with them installed from the factory. However, OBDII donor vehicles have “post-cat” O2 sensors. These cannot be omitted. Without the catalytic converter the PCM will throw a code, thus creating an issue with the conversion. So, although the CATs themselves are not required, if the donor vehicle is OBDII, then by proxy, they are required
The evaporative canister (charcoal canister) and its purge valve must be operational.
The fuel tank pressure sender (a newer feature, since 2003) must also be used on the vehicle if it originally came with it
“Engine changes are legal as long as the following requirements are met to ensure that the change does not increase pollution from the vehicle:
The engine must be the same year or newer than the vehicle
The conversion engine must meet or exceed the emission standards of motor being replaced, except California where the conversion motor must meet or exceed the emissions standards of the donor vehicle (which as according to the above rule, is the same year or newer)
The engine must be from the same type or family of vehicle (passenger car, light-duty truck, heavy-duty truck, etc.) based on gross vehicle weight.
If the vehicle is a California certified vehicle then the engine must also be a California certified engine
All emissions control equipment must remain on the installed engine, fuel system and exhaust system
Catalytic Converters are not required to be installed on vehicles that did not come with them installed from the factory. However, OBDII donor vehicles have “post-cat” O2 sensors. These cannot be omitted. Without the catalytic converter the PCM will throw a code, thus creating an issue with the conversion. So, although the CATs themselves are not required, if the donor vehicle is OBDII, then by proxy, they are required
The evaporative canister (charcoal canister) and its purge valve must be operational.
The fuel tank pressure sender (a newer feature, since 2003) must also be used on the vehicle if it originally came with it
In order to get your engine swap approved, you need to go to a Referee Station and pay about $30 to have your vehicle inspected. The referee will inspect your installation to see if you used the same or newer year engine. He’ll check operation of all the emissions equipment, and if it passes inspection he’ll slap an “Engine Identification” sticker on your doorjamb, meaning a legal record of your approved engine swap is always on the vehicle. Contact your local DMV office and ask for the number of a Referee Station near you. The person answering the phone may ask why you need to go to a referee, and your answer should be “engine change.” If you say “engine swap” or “ V-8 conversion,” you’ll confuse the employee on the other end of the line who has the power to cause you hours of endless grief, so remember to only speak in language they’re familiar with.
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Re: What motors can i swap into my 1996 z28 m6?
Im in Los Angeles! Im honestly stuck on what to do. I want this LT motor to run like a beast. It would hurt me to sell it and buy an ls1 camaro. But i really just either want to find a way to get this engine freshend up and on its prime,or find another engine that i can slap on here without having to buy a whole bunch of other major parts to accomodate it. LA is good for the womenand weather but not for cars 😡
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Re: What motors can i swap into my 1996 z28 m6?
CA emissions, and motor swaps:
The Novak Guide to Emissions for Conversion Engines
Chevrolet S10 V8 Engine Swap - Chevy High Performance
The Novak Guide to Emissions for Conversion Engines
Chevrolet S10 V8 Engine Swap - Chevy High Performance
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Re: What motors can i swap into my 1996 z28 m6?
I don't think the LT1 will ever "run like a beast" and pass CA emissions. Even your header choice is extremely limited. With a dual-cat 96 the headers cannot move the cats from the stock position. Look at where your driver side cat is. Not sure if anyone still makes CARB-EO certified dual-cat headers. There's a website that lists approved aftermarket parts.
Bore it/stroke it to 396 ci, use quality forged rotating assembly, put on a set of well-ported LT1 heads, find the largest cam that will meet emissions, and throw on a 200-shot of nitrous. Nitrous will need to be removed for visual emissions check. When I lived in CA I ran an NOS 150 hp kit that actually had a CARB-EO number, but I don't think they make that any more.
The headers are still going to be a limiting factor.
Bore it/stroke it to 396 ci, use quality forged rotating assembly, put on a set of well-ported LT1 heads, find the largest cam that will meet emissions, and throw on a 200-shot of nitrous. Nitrous will need to be removed for visual emissions check. When I lived in CA I ran an NOS 150 hp kit that actually had a CARB-EO number, but I don't think they make that any more.
The headers are still going to be a limiting factor.
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