Originally Posted by corax

a question I got that I figured I'd post the answer to since I've been asked the same thing before



removing the steering damper really makes no difference, though if you really want you can always fab up a simple bracket later on to mount a damper on the bottom side of the steering linkage.

I passed the visual inspection with no problems (actually, the first time they failed me for not having an EGR), second time failed the tailpipe test (found an injector seal torn causing a vacuum leak) - when I was supposed to go back for a retest the stations were all shut down due to the budget crisis. Then I moved back east, so no final smog results (actually pisses me off because I wanted the sticker)

Just do your research and make a list of parts you'll need. The swap itself can be easy if you have everythig you need, though if you can do it, I would wait till the engine is in to worry about the radiator and fan. It is a tight fit, though I've heard a toyota V6 radiator will fit nicely

The engine I used was a JDM, they won't be able to tell the difference (or care) so long as you put all the "american parts" on it.