stealth13777
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When I did these tests in Atlanta, we plugged in and it essentially checked for any pending or existing codes (the vehicle had to have run all diagnostics without throwing any codes), which also meant ensuring things hadn't been taken off the motor that the epa required (they constantly work on that monitoring). We were supposed to visually verify cats were on the vehicle too. There was a different test for earlier vehicles.
I don't know the details but you'd have to jump through some registration hoops, if they'd let you, to drive it in an area with those tests, unless you know some computer magic. If these tests become more common I can certainly see someone smart creating a 'test beater' computer. Although it wouldn't be legal.
Not your question but worth knowing. I love the idea of this swap. In the heavier vehicle, I would go hypermax, moose, and typ4's cam to offset the higher weight (since you're building the motor), if it's in the budget. I would also do a lot more refining to the motor, blue printing if possible. But all $$$ dependent. Do what makes you happy for your budget. You're being daring with this and spending a little to put this motor in, but it will be a cool vehicle.
Personally, in the interest of keeping things clean and preventing further issue, I would want to just do a standalone controller. Set it up once and set it up right, plus you'd have more controllability. I've seen used ones pop up might be worth looking for.
Will be watching this build!
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