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> California Pzev Engine Question
counterfeit25
post Jul 9 2008, 06:21 PM
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Hi, I plan on buying a 2009 Lancer ES in Michigan soon. The thing is I might be moving to California the year after, and I plan to drive the Lancer all the way down to CA.

I know that Lancers in CA have that weaker "PZEV" engine, and the Lancer I will buy in Michigan will have the normal 152-hp engine.

I am just wondering is that going to cause me any problems in California? Or is it perfectly fine to buy a non-PZEV Lancer and drive it to CA?

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post Jul 9 2008, 06:46 PM
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QUOTE(counterfeit25 @ Jul 9 2008, 06:21 PM)
Hi, I plan on buying a 2009 Lancer ES in Michigan soon. The thing is I might be moving to California the year after, and I plan to drive the Lancer all the way down to CA.

I know that Lancers in CA have that weaker "PZEV" engine, and the Lancer I will buy in Michigan will have the normal 152-hp engine.

I am just wondering is that going to cause me any problems in California? Or is it perfectly fine to buy a non-PZEV Lancer and drive it to CA?

Thanks!
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They're not weaker, they just have a stricter emissions. The PZEV Lancer has an additional catalytic converter to help reduce smog emissions. As for driving the car from Michigan to California, I'm afraid I can't help you on that one (although I don't see why you can't drive it there to begin with)
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post Jul 9 2008, 11:14 PM
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actually i believe the cali engine has about 10 less HP
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actually i believe the cali engine has about 10 less HP
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I agree. The extra cat robs HP and I don't think that the extra cat is the only thing different between the two. But don't quote me on that.
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