Budget build!
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Referencing the 350 swap. Can that be EPA compliant? Just wondering. If the truck is driven where E-check is required, would it pass?
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Not sure what E-check is, but from what I've found out when I researched it, in any engine swap of a larger motor (4.3 to 5.7 for example) the new motor has to be newer than the old one. So you can't be "legal" if you drop a 5.7 out of your 85 Camaro into your 00 Blazer for example. But if you put a 5.7 out of a 00 truck into your 96 Blazer it'd be legal. That's here in IL, I imagine it's about the same as anywhere else except California.
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In Ohio, if you have OBD-II they plug in to the data port, visually inspect that the cat is still there and test the gas cap to be sure it holds pressure.
If the SES light fails to light on start up or there is a code. The vehicle fails.
They never raise the hood so they dont know what motor is in it.
If the SES light fails to light on start up or there is a code. The vehicle fails.
They never raise the hood so they dont know what motor is in it.
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All Ohio cared about when we still had it was that the car passed emissions for its year and model. And had no Check engine on, IIRC.
And they used mirror to see if there were something looked like Cat's.
And that's the way it should be. None their freaking business
amd oh yeah the gas cap.. forgot. So Kristo. you still got Echeck? I'm in Dayton metro.. Who's getting paid off around where you live?
And they used mirror to see if there were something looked like Cat's.
And that's the way it should be. None their freaking business
amd oh yeah the gas cap.. forgot. So Kristo. you still got Echeck? I'm in Dayton metro.. Who's getting paid off around where you live?
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Last edited by pettyfog; 08-27-2011 at 10:33 AM.
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They do the same here in IL but you have to let them know what motor you swapped in, otherwise they're looking for information on a 4.3 which obviously is quite different than a 5.7.
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Im in Lorain County. Greater cleveland area. Cigarette companies pay for our echeck up here. Its free to the everyday Joe (Who doesnt smoke. Part of a law suit) We are only e-checked every 2 years.
Personally, When i sit behind a car without a catalytic converter in traffic, i tell my kid (18) roll your window down.....thats what it used to smell like ALL the time!
So I do see a difference. I have travelled all over the country. I can SMELL where they no longer enforce emmissions! Oklahoma city is horrible.
Personally, When i sit behind a car without a catalytic converter in traffic, i tell my kid (18) roll your window down.....thats what it used to smell like ALL the time!
So I do see a difference. I have travelled all over the country. I can SMELL where they no longer enforce emmissions! Oklahoma city is horrible.
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I love occasionally rolling behind a classic car with a carb and no cats, but I couldn't handle it every day.
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Agreed. Once in a while is fine.
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In Ohio, if you have OBD-II they plug in to the data port, visually inspect that the cat is still there and test the gas cap to be sure it holds pressure.
If the SES light fails to light on start up or there is a code. The vehicle fails.
They never raise the hood so they dont know what motor is in it.
If the SES light fails to light on start up or there is a code. The vehicle fails.
They never raise the hood so they dont know what motor is in it.
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Last edited by Senshi09; 08-27-2011 at 12:29 PM.
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Once every 2 year checks really arent that big of a deal. All they are doing is enforcing a federal law.