So do they do a sniffer test in Nevada?

Otherwise, they won't know the difference. You can deactivate any emissions related codes to get it to pass..

 

EVAP wouldn't show on a sniffer test anyway. If the system doesn't show that it has passed the self diagnostic it is an auto fail. Also they may check visually for installed equipment.

 

Do you think I would be better off just buying the complete EVAP system form a newer truck from the gas tank to the manifold so I don't have to worry about compatibility with my current Isuzu crap?

Yeah they do but I'm not worried about that in the least. If you have OBDII, then thy just hook up the system and check it through there. The problem that arises is that the DMV guy that oversees engine swaps implied he is very savvy with GMC/chevy stuff, so I'd imagine on that initial check out that he's going to pull stuff to make the systems throw codes like they should, and if they don't well-back to the drawing board.

Exactly. I know you're allow to have a certain amount of systems/sensors inop, but I'd rather not have to worry about it. Also, this engine is fairly heavily modded as far as I'm concerned. I'm frankly kind of worried about getting it to pass emissions in the first place. I basically copied THIS BUILD, but retaining the fuel injection instead of going carb. I upgraded the injectors to 50 lb units, put in an underdrive pulley, new high volume oil pump, double row timing chain, ARP crap just about everywhere, corvette front end accessories, headers, batwing oilpan.

 

This is what I was getting at... In the tune, you can switch any emissions parameter to "not reported" and they won't show up as failed through an OBDII check.

My apologies if this is obvious, but why can't you just take it to a run-of-the-mill emissions/inspection place and not report the engine swap at all? Any other place might not have the knowledge to know a swap when they see it.

This is what you can do in Texas, but it could be different in Nevada.

 

It's a stock GM intake, so you should be able to get it looking pretty close to stock. As far a pigtails and wires go, tape them up and loom them to make them look stock. Hook up the evap for the inspection if you think you need it and then just remove it and tune it out later. Its a joy to not have to worry about passing tests in OK lol

 

could you plz tell me what paint is on the these covers?

 

So I can do that myself in HPtuners then? What do you think the chances are that the inspection station will be able to check or realize whats going on?
It seems like around here, they're really on the ball on some things and just plain clueless on others. How about the chances that the engine will just fail altogether because of the mods?

yeah, I think if I throw on some stock covers and maybe a little road dust everywhere, it will look less obvious. The next county over has no emissions, so I wonder if it'd be easier to get it approved at their DMV.

The paint is Duplicolor metalcast blue. The covers were sandblasted prior to painting. It has a anodized look which is pretty cool. The red they make looks great too.

 

If you can drive one county over and get a sticker regardless then why are we having this thread lol I would just set it up like I said earlier and take a drive. As far as the engine failing altogether, no. Unless you goofed something badly when putting it together, or your tuner gets really pissed and slams his face on the keyboard, you should be fine.

On another note, wtf is the story on the exhaust studs with c-clips? And you got some big a$$ plug wires

 

I think that county requires the same initial inspection for engine swaps. The thing I'm concerned with is that if the DMV hooks up something that tells them what I'm up to like HPtuners or EFIlive, then I'd be in some trouble. As for the exhaust c-clips and tabs, they are made by Stage 8 I got them for cheap, same with the wires and the headers. Having the Summitracing west coast distributor/retail store right in town is awesome. Their clearance rack regularly yields awesome little tidbits that I end up with. Not having to wait for anything in the mail is also cool, plus they price match anything I can find. My original exhaust manifolds were missing a lot of the original bolts, so figured it would be just a little more to replace them all with some nice stuff. The wires are Taylor 8mm Spiro Pros.

 

I got the same bolts with my headers they are stainless and they are pretty awesome........ I didn't use the ohhh jesus clips though