Coyote swap 96 SN95 GT help

AZSN95

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Hello everyone, I have a 1996 SN95 GT. I purchased this car in high school and worked on it and fixed it up with my Father. The car has 155,000 miles so it’s time to look towards a motor swap. I really considered getting rid of this car but there’s two many sentimental ties with the vehicle. Not to mention it's insanely clean. Almost no options on the interior so it's a real drivers car. I almost feel like a custodian of this car since most earlier SN95 are finding their way to the junkyard. That being said I likely want a gen 2 coyote Paired to a T56. A new rear end and coil overs.

I was wondering what I'm getting into cost, time, ECT. My father and I will do all the work we can. Background in machine repair, but not professional mechanics. Would like to dance around 600HP NA.
 
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First thing you should know is what the emission details are in your state for registering the vehicle. This can/could put a big damper on your swap. I'm doing one in CA which has very strict regulations and it can be done, but it will take time and $$$.
 
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First thing you should know is what the emission details are in your state for registering the vehicle. This can/could put a big damper on your swap. I'm doing one in CA which has very strict regulations and it can be done, but it will take time and $$$.
Thanks but Michigan is still loose with it. Motor capital and all.
 
Straight pipe to flows or borla for me. Something to consider though I heard they might take the California regulations national.
Well if they do, you're going to be in a tough spot when/if time comes to register if the state requires a test. I know it's a pita what's going on and it's getting much harder now with electronic controlled vehicles to do a safe and sane swap. I'm figuring about 4-5 months for me to complete and then it's going to be nerve racking going to BAR to have it checked. But once done, it's 150+ HP and a 600# lighter car. :) On pump gas!