- Joined
- Nov 13, 2018
- Messages
- 4,475
- Reaction score
- 4,412
- Points
- 113
- Location
- Canaan,NH
- Vehicle Year
- 1993
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Engine Type
- V8
- Engine Size
- 351
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
- Total Drop
- 3"
- Tire Size
- 235/55R16
- My credo
- If you don't have time to do it right will you have time to do it over?
NH uses the Gordon Darby OBD II emissions inspection system on everything 96 and newer for state inspection. It plugs into the data link and tests the function and it also reads the VIN in the PCM and compares it to the one the tech entered off the registration. The system won't fail a vehicle for a VIN mismatch but the tech and/or shop owner can find himself sitting in a room at the DMV in Concord explaining why his inspection license shouldn't be revoked. If you transplant a 2001 Explorer V8 with all the emissions equipment intact into a 96 Ranger it still wouldn't fly even though you actually reduced the emissions because of the VIN mismatch. Several foreign cars were allowed to pass with DTC's present, though. I don't think NH is in the minority testing emissions but I may be wrong. How do you get a converted truck to pass inspection in your state?
I'm absolutely not against engine swaps, having done a few myself, I'd just like to know how it works in other states.
I'm absolutely not against engine swaps, having done a few myself, I'd just like to know how it works in other states.