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But bought a complete 2001 Exp 5.0 so the OBDII port should function well and no codes (except I am having a hard time figuring out the manual transmission deal and the PCM).
Two issues as I want this to be legit and legal
1) e-test. I believe I fall in the 2000+ hotrod clause but since the swap is being done in 2015/2016. I have to pass requirements for post-Jan-1999. So I need to pass as a 2001 Explorer 5.0. Obviously not messing with any smog, cats or anything. Not worried about it minus the use of a manual transmission, possible check-engine light which will void the test... Ontario driveclean is retarded. From the ontario.ca site:
Motor replaced post January 1, 1999
Requirements:
Vehicle cannot legally operate if there are visible emissions for more than 15 seconds in any 5-minute period
For Drive Clean testing, the vehicle must meet or exceed what were the emissions standards of the original motor when all original emission control equipment was functioning.
If there weren’t any standards established for the original motor, the vehicle is deemed to be a 1980 model - the standards listed for “1980 and earlier” model-year vehicles apply
All emissions control equipment must be attached and functioning (equipment refers to what came with the replacement motor or be equivalent to what would have come with that motor)
What it means is, pass as 2001 Exp... If I put a 1968 351W in there, I'd have to pass 1980 emissions lol
2) f-ing insurance. This is my daily driver and not old enough for lent. So I need to find an insurance company that will insure my modified truck. I will get a mechanical inspection done after the swap if it will help my case (plus I'm ok with having someone else double check everything).
Any tips? No I can't register it in another province and I don't have a cottage up north...
Two issues as I want this to be legit and legal
1) e-test. I believe I fall in the 2000+ hotrod clause but since the swap is being done in 2015/2016. I have to pass requirements for post-Jan-1999. So I need to pass as a 2001 Explorer 5.0. Obviously not messing with any smog, cats or anything. Not worried about it minus the use of a manual transmission, possible check-engine light which will void the test... Ontario driveclean is retarded. From the ontario.ca site:
Motor replaced post January 1, 1999
Requirements:
Vehicle cannot legally operate if there are visible emissions for more than 15 seconds in any 5-minute period
For Drive Clean testing, the vehicle must meet or exceed what were the emissions standards of the original motor when all original emission control equipment was functioning.
If there weren’t any standards established for the original motor, the vehicle is deemed to be a 1980 model - the standards listed for “1980 and earlier” model-year vehicles apply
All emissions control equipment must be attached and functioning (equipment refers to what came with the replacement motor or be equivalent to what would have come with that motor)
What it means is, pass as 2001 Exp... If I put a 1968 351W in there, I'd have to pass 1980 emissions lol
2) f-ing insurance. This is my daily driver and not old enough for lent. So I need to find an insurance company that will insure my modified truck. I will get a mechanical inspection done after the swap if it will help my case (plus I'm ok with having someone else double check everything).
Any tips? No I can't register it in another province and I don't have a cottage up north...