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[reivaxtorres]

so there wouldn't be any problems unless the smog guy rips my passengers kick pannel off and reads the numbers??? Tell me more about the dmv thing about getting it inspected??? i'm confused.

well no, not quite that complicated. when the smog tech hooks up his computer to the ECU, he can check the VIN # and compare it to the one that the DMV has on file. out here you get a letter (registration renewal) mailed from the DMV with all the info on it that you have to take to the smog tech. the smog tech then scans the barcode on the registration renewal which then uploads all the info into his computer. the only way for him to check the VIN number is to pull up what the ECU says via his computer, which from what im told, they dont do.

the DMV, however, does get to see what VIN number the ECU says it is and compares it to the VIN # they have on record for your car. these wont match and thats when the DMV will start looking into the matter. whether it starts an investigation or lets it slide is up to the DMV, but im guessing they investigage.


as for doing it the legal route, you pretty much have to document everything, and preferably have a shop do the swap and take care of everything else.
out here, a legal swap must include an engine that was originally equipped in the car/model (in this case a cobra's dohc engine would be acceptable, a mark viii engine would not) and it cannot be older than the year of the car (ie. you cant put a 96 dohc into a 98 sohc). once everything meets these guidelines, you can go ahead with the swap. once its complete, it has to be inspected by the state Bar, who will make sure that everything is still stock (uncluding midpipes, catback, everything) and make sure that everything is in working order (ie. accurate speedo, working turn signals, all emissions components are there, etc). if everything checks out, he will certify the car as being street worthy and sign off on the swap. now the ECU's VIN number wont match your cars VIN number, but the DMV will already have it on file as being a legal swap and that there will be a discrepancy in the VIN numbers.


this is how it works in cali (from what im told), and as everyone knows cali is very strict on car modifications. North Carolina might have different rules, so it wouldnt be a bad idea to call your DMV to see what they tell you about performing a swap.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

Back in Ohio, if it was OBD2 and didn't pop a CEL, it passed. Hopefully your state is like that.

 

[voidfinger]

I talked to a shop today and he told me that i could do the swap with the computer and wiring from the cobra... we do nothing like the paper scanning and stuff... He told me that as long as it would pass inspections then it would be ok. So if the motor would pass in a cobra it would pass in a gt. He said that if there was any CEL Lights then he could go in and erase those so they won't come back up and the car would pass... b/c i'm having a lot of trouble finding the charcole thing for the 4v... its that little thing under the coil pack that looks like a fuel filter that i was talking about...no one and i meen no one has it... every 4v i've found in a junk yard has it ripped off.. along with the intake and sometimes cams......

 

[reivaxtorres]

I talked to a shop today and he told me that i could do the swap with the computer and wiring from the cobra... we do nothing like the paper scanning and stuff... He told me that as long as it would pass inspections then it would be ok. So if the motor would pass in a cobra it would pass in a gt. He said that if there was any CEL Lights then he could go in and erase those so they won't come back up and the car would pass... b/c i'm having a lot of trouble finding the charcole thing for the 4v... its that little thing under the coil pack that looks like a fuel filter that i was talking about...no one and i meen no one has it... every 4v i've found in a junk yard has it ripped off.. along with the intake and sometimes cams......

well if thats the case, then you should be ok. but keep in mind that the 96-98 dohc, along with any of the 03/04 dohc, wont pass the sniffer test without the smog pump (might be electronic, cant remember). the CEL can be turned off, but the ECU isnt ready right away, it has to re-learn the car, which once it does it may or may not turn on the CEL.


and are you sure that thing under the coilpack is the charcole canister? maybe try calling ford to see if they still sell it, or at least compare the part numbers to see if the GT one is the same as the cobra one (im sure it is). i think what you are talking about is the air pulse system (or air pump), which only came on the 4v cars

 

[voidfinger]

my car don't have a charcole canister...

 

[reivaxtorres]

my car don't have a charcole canister...

yes it does. all emissions controlled cars have a charcole canister. thats why i was asking if its what you meant.

 

[voidfinger]

ok then lol. lol lol ... where is it?

 

[reivaxtorres]

ok then lol. lol lol ... where is it?

the charcole cannister? i get them confused, its either behind the passanger side fender or next to the fuel tank on the passanger side. i believe its in the fender.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

It's in the fender, the one by the tank is some other emissions thing, an evap can or something.

 

[reivaxtorres]

found some pics you might find helpful, but not by a lot

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[voidfinger]

whats that suppose to be???

 

[Jrgunn5150]

The line that runs to your charcoal can, follow it to the treasure!

 

[reivaxtorres]

whats that suppose to be???

Oh, forgot to post the link to the short thread as well. its supposed to be the air injection system link between the two exhaust manifolds

http://www.mustangforums.com/m_3928556/tm.htm

 

[voidfinger]

I'm sorry, while i was bitching a min ago i was looking threw the haynes and found what i was looking for ... its called the Air Diverter Valve. If i am to do this project right i am going to have to find it. thanks and it also showed what the carbon canister lol that was someting totaly different. I'm just needing some detailed pics of the lines where there they run and from where they run..... I might be able to mock something up to work like vacuum toobing or something... This swap is retarted..

 

[reivaxtorres]

This swap is retarted..

yup, why do you think people prefer to do the 99/01 dohc swap? its got better heads, a weaker block (unless you happen to get the teskid block), parts are still widely available, and NO air injection system. and its supposed to be a slightly better performer than the 96-98 dohc


the setup i wanted was 98 dohc block (w/stock internals), 03/04 heads, 98 intake cams, 03 exhaust cams, and 99/01 intake
sticking to the 2v is a lot cheaper right now tho.

 

[voidfinger]

why the 03 exaust cams??? just wondering... i know that the 98 has the best cams on the intake but i've never heard of the 03 exaust cams. Yea i get what your are saying about that but i'm getting a Mark 8 motor for free and i already have the computer and harness along with 98 cobra cams. Soooooo, i'm already on my way.... hey keep looking and see if you can find any of those pics man i'm coming up short on them.

 

[reivaxtorres]

from what ive been told (by people who know what they are talking about and have seen the difference) is that the 03 exhaust cams flow a lot better than any of the previous years. the intake cams are good as well, but they are meant for FI cars, so on an n/a car they would be useless (well not exactly, but you know what i mean). just what ive always been told, so i kinda set my plans that way.

and for sure, ill keep looking for those pics. if not, i think i know a couple cobra owners from different forums i can ask for pics. you just need pics of the air injection (smog pump), right?

 

[voidfinger]

well if possible everything on the engine lol... brackets and all that shit... I really need to know what i need ya know.

 

[reivaxtorres]

ok, talked to one of my friends and he is going to be getting me some pics tonight (he's east coast), so i should be able to pass them over to you by tomorrow if everything works out.

 

[voidfinger]

thanks dude, there is so much different about these motors and stuff... Its just a money pit. O well i think i'm going to be happy when i'm done though... a B headed cobra with 4.10's and a 150 wet shot should hold me lol