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I assume the emission systems from the newer engine change? If I can find the link I'll look again but I believe that's what it is because whatever emission control systems my 2.3l has the new engine must have as well, as well as an OBD2 scan reading and visual inspection of parts.
I've read quite a few V8 swap threads. Once you get past the unhelpful posters that suggest, license it where they dont need emissions there are a few with knowledge and first hand experience. The majority of states are not opposed to us swapping a more environmentally friendly and more efficient engine. Most require an engineer to go over your build. They are mostly looking for bad swaps where smog has been deleted or the vehicle is unsafe. Most state that If you do a quality job and good equipment with all the proper smog you are good. Its recommended to speak with the engineer before so you build it to their satisfaction. The donor engine should have all the smog gear from the vehicle it came from or if it's a crate engine, all the smog for the vehicle it was intended for. It's either 20 or 30 years for the smog cutoff. Meaning if you want to avoid the engineer and swap anything you want you'll need to wait till you ranger is 20-30 years old.
It sure would be nice to have someone who LEGALLY swapped a V8 and lives where emissions are required would walk us through and demystify the process.
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