New backdraft member and sb100 question

[Feralc]

Hi guys (sorry to post in two different sites but I do not know where I should be posting)

I just pulled the trigger on Backdraft#35, the car is 11 years old but it has been taken care of, I am going to start the process of fixing all the blemishes to leave it the best I can.

The following question is more to California members

The car was sold to me with the SB100 certification, and the car has a 302 engine, now my question is, the SB100 shows the engine as a 4.9L in the sticker

Can I change the engine of my car or doing that somehow voids the SB100??

I ignore what happens every two years at the smog check, am I completely exempt or I still need to go and perform some kind of test? I registered the car at the AAA office and they did not require anything, the year in the title is blank.

Thanks for your input.

[Feralc]

Also do you know why there is a trend now in backdraft owners of installing the new coyote 5.0L engine in their cars? I assume that by doing so then you will need catalytic converters, etc. or has nothing to do with it?

Advantages vs disadvantages of installing the Coyote Engine?

it seems only backdraft owners are doing so.

[itstock]

I can't help on the SB100, but the Ford 302 is actually 4.9x liters. So technically speaking, that is correct.

It is certainly NOT just Backdraft cars, though backdraft might have had the first coyote transplant (exception of possibly the FFR). They are installing the 5.0 coyote because it's a reliable engine that makes great power. It's fuel injected, smooth to drive, and just different.

Downside is that it lacks low end power (lower rear gears if you want that feel), it doesn't look like a carbed old school engine, and IMO, the resale might suffer a little in terms of how long it takes to sell do to less desirability and more potential owners wanting the old school feeling and look.

[jhv48]

Once you have the sb100 sticker, you can put whatever engine you want in the car. All the sticker does is exempt you from meeting smog regulations for the life of the car. Your annual registration will show that your car is a special construction and no smog tests or inspections will ever be required.

[Feralc]

Thanks guys, I have seen newer backdrafts, more like in a modern design with leather stichthing and everything that I have to admit it looks really cool.
Any idea about replacing the windshield? It has a small crack but I think 400 is too much right now for that little damage.
Also one of the wipers is not working properly, the motor moves but the wiper doesn't, I think it only needs to be tighten, like the base of the wiper is loose.

[jhv48]

The windshield can be replaced by your insurance company, subject to your comprehensive deductible. That's why I carry a $100 deductible. Been through three windshields do far.

[Feralc]

Originally Posted by jhv48

The windshield can be replaced by your insurance company, subject to your comprehensive deductible. That's why I carry a $100 deductible. Been through three windshields do far.

Yes but my deductible is 500, what about the polycarbonate resin "lexan" option? (Fast Freddie's )
It is cheaper and supposedly unbreakable
Any experiences?