Hey guys, been a long time since I've been on here, but I have a problem you guys might be able to help with. I have no experience with EFILive so if you could enlighten me, I would appreciate it.

My wife has a 2009 Malibu LT with the 2.4 Ecotec, it is a California emissions car that includes the secondary air injection pump and valve that, like ours, has issues with moisture and longevity. We obviously don't live in Kommiefornia and don't ever plan on doing so. My wife swears that the emissions codes impact the fuel economy. I would rather remove the unneeded parts instead of replacing them. So here are my questions.

Does anybody have any experience with the Ecotec PCMs? Is it possible that the emissions stuff is simply a bit change for either Cali or Federal? Can the PCM be reflashed with the above mentioned items basically turned off, and then be disconnected/removed?

Thanks a bunch.

Greg