Newer Engine Swap and OBD2 Etests

[Laffs]

Say I decide I've fully lost my fucking mind and want to put a 5.0 Coyote in my car. Am I basically making the thing un-etestable for all eternity? Assuming swap is done with FRPP controls pack which I believe gives you a new OBD Port and ECU.

[TurboFox]

Why they just plug it in and if all the monitors work it will be fine?

My friend owns a shop and they dropped an LS3 into a colorado (looks factory) and there are no etest issues.

[ZR]

+1 on the above, slam dunk if it's got all bits n pieces intact.

[99chromegt]

Why would you want to go down in HP by doing that swap :)

[jibbijib]

That's it, xtine is getting a coyote.

[Laffs]

Why they just plug it in and if all the monitors work it will be fine?

My friend owns a shop and they dropped an LS3 into a colorado (looks factory) and there are no etest issues.

I thought it needed to verify VIN and calibration shit....

[TurboFox]

I thought it needed to verify VIN and calibration shit....

Not as far as I know. I will ask when I see my friend tomorrow

[ZR]

Interested to hear.
In an older ride, slam dunk to test, key is to shut up and just let em test out the tailpipe.
Ryan's ModFox sailed through cleaner vs the pushrod motor it replaced.

[Laffs]

Ya unfortunately mines a 2000, first year not allowed to go Hot Rod, and its also OBD port testing only afaik.

[ZR]

Interesting to hear feedback from peeps that know more about it.
If it meets all the criteria of all intact and no light on, should pass.

[Laffs]

Just a random thought if I ever kill the 2V I'd probably be inclined to sell the Vortech and maybe take the plunge on a swap, but don't want to deal with a major e-test nightmare.

[TurboFox]

Just do it now. Anyone can go out and buy a newer car. Swap yours it will be more rewarding

[jibbijib]

Just tell them its a fake engine cover....

[Harbinger]

Find a totalled 2011 and up and swap the controller from there. Emissions won't be an issue then

[Harbinger]

Man if I had the cash I would do it in my 2000 GT

[Tailites]

That's it, xtine is getting a coyote.

with twin b cams?

[jibbijib]

One in front of the other....

[Speedtospare]

Ya unfortunately mines a 2000, first year not allowed to go Hot Rod, and its also OBD port testing only afaik.

Took mine to a guy in Oshawa who know's and owns a Mustangs. I kept my mouth shut until i opened the hood. He lauged and said that wasn't a 5L. I only had to do an high/low idle test because my cars a 93. Another solution is to buy a OBD2 programmer box. It replaces the stock plugin power and just emulates your car in perfect working order. Search google, there around but pricey

[ZR]

Got any current links Ryan?
All the ones I'm seeing are long since dead.