If an engine change is offered by the manufacturer for the same year and model, does it require a BAR Referee Label?

If an engine change is offered by the manufacturer for the same year and model, does it require a BAR Referee Label?

• A. Yes, always
• B. No, it does not require
• C. Only if the engine change reduces emissions
• D. Only for certain models

Answer: (B)

When a manufacturer offers an engine change for the same year and model, it stays within the OEM’s certified configuration for that model year. The emissions certification data already accounts for that factory option, so no BAR Referee Label is needed. The Referee Label is reserved for modifications not covered by the factory certification, such as aftermarket swaps or engine changes across different years or models. So, if the engine change is a manufacturer option for the same year and model, it does not require the referee label.

When a manufacturer offers an engine change for the same year and model, it stays within the OEM’s certified configuration for that model year. The emissions certification data already accounts for that factory option, so no BAR Referee Label is needed. The Referee Label is reserved for modifications not covered by the factory certification, such as aftermarket swaps or engine changes across different years or models. So, if the engine change is a manufacturer option for the same year and model, it does not require the referee label.