I'm just writing this up for information for people that are in a similar situation as I was in. I was stupid and didn't do any research before buying a low mileage clean but dirt cheap '06 engine to replace my blown engine in my AP1. The problem was that the '06+ engines do not have the holes drilled in the cylinder head for the EGR port to use the air injection pump, so I was stressing over the smog for quite some time. When it was time for me to smog, all I did was install a Izze engineering air pump simulator and connected every component associated with the air pump onto the engine to make it appear like it's actually working. I also unplugged the air pump relay, because the air pump is loud as hell when it's trying to blow air into a closed tube. I took it in to smog and it passed.

Has anyone passed smog with the air pump simulator installed and air pump and it's components taken out?

 

You should include your state/county as tests and requirements vary widely.

 

Sacramento, California.

 

My understanding is that these cars will usually pass emissions even with changes but can still fail on visuals if changes are noted. Congratulations especially in Calif.