Installing a deisel engine in an '83 chevy suburban. I live in Cali. Is there...

[Jake]

...an emissions test i must pass? IS there an emissions test that must be performed? If so, what is it called and where can I get it done?

 

[Harold]

Your VIN will show up as a gas engine. So when it's time to register it they will require a smog check at some time. You need to contact the DMV to see what will need to be done because there is no way it will pass a smog check for a gas engine.

 

[gary o]

no test for diesels but because of you VIN number in DMV you will need to check with them first to see if they will allow and change your registration accordingly.

 

[POKE]

i dont live there but i do know that cali is strict on their imissions. you will be ok untill its time for inspection because they wont know that u changed the motor. but then, if you fail you will have a certain amount of time to get it right. dont quote me on it, but im sure thats how it is.