GordnadoCRD wrote:
I noticed that nowhere in that article was there any indication that the GDE tuned engine was a gross polluter, or even that it didn't pass.
I'd put money that the vehicle owner/driver either asked about it, or left the tuning device out where they saw it.
I agree.
The test centers do not have the ability to read the tune files. Some other detail would've had to clue them in.
Or maybe someone at CARB did a google search for "diesel tuners" and did a little investigative research.
thesameguy wrote:
You guys do know that so-called Kalifornia has pretty easy to follow rules for end-users modifying their car, and for manufacturers to get their aftermarket products certified, right? There is no "killing of innovation." I have multiple cars with totally wrong engines. I go to the community college, give them $8.25, and they put a sticker on it saying it's ok. A friend sells kits to put Audi 1.8t engines in Vanagons - he went through the process, got the EO number. Yes, there are rules to follow, but they are pretty sensible rules.
I for one like my socialist roads and my socialist fire department, but maybe ya'll can afford your own pavers & fire trucks?
Edit: I just wanna be clear that I am NOT a fan of big government, and strongly believe in self-reliance, but but I also like facts. And really opposed to false pretense.
All very well put.
It just takes a little extra effort to make it happen.
If a related business believes in their product and want to be able to sell in CA, it can be done.
I think the killer for GDE in this instance would be their electronic deletion of the EGR.
Any statement about disabling or reducing EGR function would be a no-go for both CA and the EPA.
So GDE would have to create a performance tune that maintained all emissions control functions while still being able to pass the emissions test.
So, what about the DIY tunes for the CRD?
Those are exchanged freely among some guys on the internet.
There is no business for CARB/EPA to file a lawsuit against.
There is no way to prove that a custom tune is loaded.
Will a DIY tune pass an emissions test? Probably not.
So you pass your CA emissions test today with a stock tune, then load your DIY tune tomorrow.
And you're good for another year to two before you have to switch back.