Buying an out of state zenki with KA24DET

[ziggity]

Hey guys. I'm buying an out of state 240sx, with built KA24DET, full suspension, drivetrain, fuel delivery, etc... The plan is to have an AEM ems installed and tuned where it is now, and then have it shipped. The price is absolutely KILLER. KILLER. I would say, almost once in a lifetime... like if I gave this deal up, I would be a moron.

Now the problem is, yes, I'm in Socal. I'm in the military, but I'm a CA resident, so that kind of rules it out..

What kind of crazy magic can I, a mechanic, or a professional tuning/speed shop do with this 240sx to have it pass smog?

I am willing to do any of the following
-buy a few stock/emissions bolt ons and put those on to get smogged
-pay a shop to tune the car to get closer to passing
-etc

I've also heard crazy stuff about some people out here doing temporary propane conversions to get permanently smog exempted... how good of an alternative is that? Does it affect the car at all? How much is something like that?

And then of course there's plan C.... finding someone who works at a smog test place who "understands" our situation and making a friendly deal. How likely is that? Is that how a lot of you guys are able to drive modded 240s?

It's coming down to the wire, I really want to buy this car, the seller and the car are both awesome and I trust that this car has been taken care of..

Please help!
John

PS: I've searched and read through smog threads, and I'm still searching, but I'm also trying to finalize the buy on this car and I really need to know whether I can legally own this vehicle in CA. If anyone can point me in the right direction I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.

[TravisSW]

Zig?
From NS forums?
It's Paranoia2mb
lol

[ziggity]

OH GAD are you stalking me? haha :p

[!Zar!]

It's possible to have the car legal on paper through emission numbers no problem.

But it won't pass visual. So it won't be legal. So pretty much don't get caught.

[Okinawandrifter87]

It's possible to have the car legal on paper through emission numbers no problem.

But it won't pass visual. So it won't be legal. So pretty much don't get caught.


werd :stupid: haha totally kiddin Zar :bowrofl:

[pbcstylez]

is the 240 obd1 or 2? if the latter you're f'd give up already

[!Zar!]

is the 240 obd1 or 2? if the latter you're f'd give up already

No diff. Both ways he's out in the water once he gets caught.

[ziggity]

So basically I take whatever measures needed to pass a smog test..

What does that entail exactly?

[pbcstylez]

sorry man, i think slipp'n benjamins for you is the only way to go and laying low

[ziggity]

Another thing I was thinking....

I have distant family where the car is. Is there anything wrong with having say, an aunt or uncle register the car in their own name, and have everything else be in mine? And anytime I'm driving it in CA I'd have current insurance and everything. "My uncle's letting me drive his car." ? What are they gonna do, make me remove it from the state?

[PXRdriFT]

just become a resident of your aunt or uncle's state and register your car in your own name there. i live in cali, car's registered in texas. the military says we can do that. plus its the only halfway legal option thats been presented.