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Jan 21, 2010 | 04:59 AM

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Copedawg

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Originally Posted by stewart460

dont mean to steal the thread but ive asked this question a few times and no one ever answers how do you know if your modle is a cali model ( i'm sure it has to do with the vin right?)

Stew, I am sure there is a way to tell by the VIN but I don't know what it is (I would like to know though).
You can tell if it is a Cali model by the black (UFO) disc on the fuel pump (maybe 2-2.5" diameter). I believe it will have "BOSCH" printed on it. ALSO, it may have a "Cali" sticker under the hood (I say may b/c mine is a Cali but it doesn't have the sticker.....anymore).
If you do have a Cali model there are some things you should know:
Don't do the FPR shim.....you already have enough pressure. If you do this is will wear out you fuel pump VERY quickly.
You have split injectors. So if you change the injectors ask here and the vendor if the new injectors will work on a Cali model.
You have a PCM that is programmed differently. So if you change the PCM ask here and the vendor if the new injectors will work on a Cali model.
If you get a chip or a tune I believe the Cali will factor in so be sure the vendor knows.
I am sure there are some other things but I believe these are the biggies.