Power plant options & CARB compliance

[NO mind]

I know that this issue has been brought up many times and the answer usually becomes 5.0 swap. While I would love to do this, I am unsure about the CARB angle in that the engine must be the same year or newer and the Explorer stopped getting the 5.0 in 2001 and I have a 2003 Edge edition 2wd 5spd 3.0 currently.
My question is, what could I do to get all the smog crap that I would need to make the swap work since I'd need to get the engine from another vehicle or crate? Would it be better to do internal modifications to my 3.0 or a 4.0 SOHC while ensuring that I could still pass smog?
I just want to be able to carry a modest load and play in the sand, nothing excessive.

 

[enjr44]

I would go talk with a CARB mediator and he/she will give you your options. All we can do is BS about it.

 

[adsm08]

I would go talk to a realtor. Two actually, unless you rent. One should be based near you, to help sell your current house, the other should be literally anywhere that isn't California.

The 4.0 SOHC puts down power very similar to a 5.0, and was made up to 2011 or 12. It will get you the power you want and still meet the year requirements, which you will find is actually a common restriction, no matter where you live.

As for the rest of your potential issues, I am going to stick with GTFO of Cali.

 

[Mark_88]

With the green movement ramping up for full onslaught I would not even consider a carb now...unless it was an electric carb that burned the bad electrons and produced green stuff...

 

[stmitch]

Whipple made a CARB certified supercharger for your 3.0. They're not easy to find now, but it would be a legal, bolt-on power upgrade for you if you can track one down.

 

[pjtoledo]

With the green movement ramping up for full onslaught I would not even consider a carb now...unless it was an electric carb that burned the bad electrons and produced green stuff...

California Air Resources Board



AKA, a bunch of socialists telling you what to do with your stuff

 

[Mark_88]

California Air Resources Board



AKA, a bunch of socialists telling you what to do with your stuff

LOL...thanks for the acronincompoop definition...I would suspect that they are spawning their evil children in Canada because I've been bitten by a few of them myself...