yeah it can be done, but it's illegal. And you'll find out how illegal it is when you try and smog the car. Every last shop knows that 96 and on vehicles have to comply with OBDII. As part of the smog nowadays, testers check what's known as the readiness codes. If they're not set, or not detected, it's an automatic failure, and the B.A.R. is notified of the modification. So I'd say leave it alone.