NutsnBolts Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 I shot a rod through the block of my Y8 so I swapped it out with a Z6. I got the ECU with the jumper harness and everythings works perfect. The problem is I brought it in for its state inspection and they said there computer couldnt communicate with my car. I told them about the swap and that its been converted to an OBD1. The shop said I would have to contact the DPS to see what I can do. Is there anything I could do about this instead of going to the DPS for help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raley Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Its technicly unlawful to put an older motor year into a newer car... you might be boned, i dont have inspections so im not sure what you can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmgogo Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 yeah your screwed man, its federal, no motor from a older car may go into a newer car. You gotta either get that z6 obd2 or get another y8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosehunter Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I dont know how it works it your state but i was a Ga inspector years ago and there was a loop hole. If you spent a set amount of money $575 i think it was "trying to get your car to pass inspection" (and had to show receipts) you were exempt for that year. it could get expensive over the years to come but in Georgia it would work. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NutsnBolts Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 yeah your screwed man, its federal, no motor from a older car may go into a newer car. You gotta either get that z6 obd2 or get another y8. Okay. Any suggestions about how I "get that z6 obd2"? One of the differences between the z6 and y8 from what I can tell is the knock sensor. The other that I know of is the crank sensor. Without these two sensors intact and functioning properly, the ecu will generate a check engine light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmgogo Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 you cant... well let me rephrase you cant do it so that it will pass DPS standards, and if you try to drive it on the roads you will get fined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NutsnBolts Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 you cant... well let me rephrase you cant do it so that it will pass DPS standards, and if you try to drive it on the roads you will get fined. I got it. Thanx for the your help. Onto the next project. Now. I can drop an DOHC into my '97 as long as its the same year or newer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmgogo Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 in most states yes, some im not sure of, but texas... your probably okay, just check your local laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raley Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 If it will pass smog your fine, sharis sol with a ls barely passed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NutsnBolts Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 Alright. There are alot of B series selling out here but there's also a few K's too. Would I be right to presume that I'll have to swap out the harness seeing as I'll have swap the ECU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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