Gentlemen:
I've got a 91 Ranger I bought new in California. I'd like to remove the California emissions system to increase performance and mileage (yeah, I know, how much can ya increase a 2.3L).
First, is it worth doing? Second, what does it entail?
Thanks,
Jack.
At the least replacing the computer, which by itself is going to cost more than the project is worth. I'd leave it alone and look for other means of increasing performance like regearing or opening up the exhaust flow.
By the way, in California you (practically) can only register a non-California vehicle if you brought it with you when you moved there, and it can only be resold to a junkyard. This narrows the used car market somewhat, and could be worth a little money if you ever decide to sell the truck.
Sean
"Sean Conolly" wrote : By the way, in California you (practically) can only register a : non-California vehicle if you brought it with you when you moved there, and : it can only be resold to a junkyard. This narrows the used car market : somewhat, and could be worth a little money if you ever decide to sell the : truck. : : Sean
Brought my '93 F250 to Calif from Virginia in '97- $600 smog fee. Once entered into their database, passed smog test every year. Sold it last year. Buyer had no problem with registration or smog test.
Dave
I went through this back in '95, and the info that I got (in person and later through their web site) is what I put here. However, the current info doesn't say anything about resale of out of state used vehicles:
"Sean Conolly" wrote
: I went through this back in '95, and the info that I got (in person and : later through their web site) is what I put here. However, the current info : doesn't say anything about resale of out of state used vehicles: : :
Dave
Modern cars and trucks emission systems are no longer just bolt on addations they are intergrated systems which effect each other. Your best bet is to make sure your tuned to a tee, all systems are working as designed (no check engine light) and all your filters are good. You could do some exhaust work but for the most part you'd be advised to leave the systems in place and alone.
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