So much for wondering if Ford can tell if it was ever tuned.
Reading other threads and links both ford and the state can.
So much for wondering if Ford can tell if it was ever tuned.
its 225 for the programing, another pcm is about 250ish then to also program or "recalibrate" another 225..or $1000 bucks to register in another state and do whatever i want..
its 225 for the programing, another pcm is about 250ish then to also program or "recalibrate" another 225..or $1000 bucks to register in another state and do whatever i want..
Presuming you're tuned, can't your tuner adjust the tune to get around Ca. snooping ??
My GT500 has stock blower, aftermarket pulley and tune. No monitors turned off. Passed.
No guarantee they won't send you to the Ref for furuture registration renewal.
1) both ecu's need programmed for the car. PATS needs programmed at a minimum or the car won't start. For emissions the VIN needs to match too. So you would need a second, identical ecu.
2) everytime you pull the ecu you will need to complete the obd2 drive cycle to clear all emissions monitors prior to testing. This is not an easy process.
3) registration out of states especially a near by state is very risky. It's usually a massive fine if caught. Also, insurance can be finicky about a vehicle registered in one location and stored elsewhere.
thought of that too but unfortunately idk anyone in those areas.You could also register it in one of the counties in California that has no smog. So no more biennial smog checks etc
thought of that too but unfortunately idk anyone in those areas.
Cali is such a joke
You can always have the PATS turned off in the second ECU through the tune.
Which costs as much as ford programming the ecu and increase the ease of stealing the car.
Then why lock the doors at all?If he's getting a tune for the second ECU then all he's paying is the cost of the tune. Versus getting the ECU flashed by Ford then getting the tune done. So he would actually be saving money if he went that route.
As for stealing the car, if someone wants it they're going to get it. PATS or not.