Just found out from an emissions inspector in Tucson, AZ that "According to Federal EPA regulations, it is illegal to take an engine from one manufacturer and place it in a vehicle of another manufacturer, example - installing a Chevrolet or Ford engine in a Volvo or Jaguar, etc. That would be considered to be an illegal engine swap. The engine should be the same year or newer year engine for that specific frame and duty vehicle. Next, according to EPA regs, all 1993 and newer vehicles must have the engine replaced with an identical engine that it came with originally from the manufacturer and certified for sale in the US."

I posed the question because of wanting to do an engine swap such as Converse and others make possible. Wonder if they know they're breaking a Federal regulation?

Just letting you all know of possible problems. Converse says on their web page something like: Seattle has the only known rules against engine swaps. You are now, unfortunately, better informed.

Disappointing to say the least, and definitely puts a crimp in my plans.