OBD2 Emissions- VIN,CALID,CVN (LS1 swap)

[fliprayzin240sx]

There is no vin in the ECU. IIRC, in cali, smog is tied into the DMV database so the smog numbers are tracked in the system, nothing more. Nothing in the system checks to see what ECU or or engine is in the car. That's where the smogger's job. They know what is allowed and what is not. Its up to them to either enforce it or not. If they get caught doing or passing cars that shouldnt pass, they face heavy fines and lose their license.

For PA, not sure how strict the state is. Depending on the the manufacturing date of the car, it may still still only fall under OBD-I. If its OBD-II and they have to plug into the scan port, then you're screwed.

[dudermagee]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

There is no vin in the ECU. IIRC, in cali, smog is tied into the DMV database so the smog numbers are tracked in the system, nothing more. Nothing in the system checks to see what ECU or or engine is in the car. That's where the smogger's job. They know what is allowed and what is not. Its up to them to either enforce it or not. If they get caught doing or passing cars that shouldnt pass, they face heavy fines and lose their license.

For PA, not sure how strict the state is. Depending on the the manufacturing date of the car, it may still still only fall under OBD-I. If its OBD-II and they have to plug into the scan port, then you're screwed.

I have 2 friends that pass with their LS1 swaps...I'm in CT and our tests are just slightly behind CA in being a pain in the ass.