Are Haltech & other standalone ECUs smog-legal? Also, S-AFC or stand-alone EMS?
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Are Haltech & other standalone ECUs smog-legal? Also, S-AFC or stand-alone EMS?
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Are any of the standalone ECUs that totally replace the stock computer smog-legal in CA?
My mechanic suggested the HKS F-Con, since it is a piggyback and smoggable but @ $1300 for the part I'm wondering if it would be better to get a Haltech or other EMS... but I would have to be able to pass smog because the car is my daily driver.
I suggested installing an S-AFC instead, but he said it wouldn't correctly measure the boost or something like that. I'm fairly sure that he isn't trying to rip me off since he runs a fairly reputable shop in the area and I'm a longtime customer - he's done all of the major work on my car that I couldn't perform myself for several years.
Anyway, most threads I've found on the forum advocate either the S-AFC (as the inexpensive option) or a Stand Alone EMS.
Any advice for getting either would be appreciated. Thanks!
Are any of the standalone ECUs that totally replace the stock computer smog-legal in CA?
My mechanic suggested the HKS F-Con, since it is a piggyback and smoggable but @ $1300 for the part I'm wondering if it would be better to get a Haltech or other EMS... but I would have to be able to pass smog because the car is my daily driver.
I suggested installing an S-AFC instead, but he said it wouldn't correctly measure the boost or something like that. I'm fairly sure that he isn't trying to rip me off since he runs a fairly reputable shop in the area and I'm a longtime customer - he's done all of the major work on my car that I couldn't perform myself for several years.
Anyway, most threads I've found on the forum advocate either the S-AFC (as the inexpensive option) or a Stand Alone EMS.
Any advice for getting either would be appreciated. Thanks!
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No, they are not legal unless they come with a CARB exception sticker, however I do know a couple of people that have managed to pass smog with a Haltech
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put the ecu in the stock location and use black wire loom and tape and I doubt anyone would find the haltech.
and the f-con is totaly not worth the money. if you really want one. get them used for $300-400.
and the f-con is totaly not worth the money. if you really want one. get them used for $300-400.
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