Can someone in CA let me know how a turbo conversion is legal?

[Michael Williams <daserde@ucla.edu>]

Hey all (and Duane),

I was just talking with my friend Chris who is becomign a smog tech in CA 
and he told me some interesting, and disconcerting news about my hoped 
for turbo conversion.  Apparently its completely illegal.  I know that 
Tresser sold a 4ktq through dealerships, but did he use a stock engine or 
what?  Also, apparently putting any engine that was not offered stock is 
completely illegal.  Duane, when you had to smog yours how did you go 
about it?

I dunno how to deal wiht this one now...hmmm...

Does anyone have some info or a loophole that they have used to get away 
with this?

Apparently, even if it passes smog its still illegal.  It could be 
absolutely zero emmisions, but if CARB hasnt approved it, then it aint 
happening....

Talk about a horrible beurocracy that has its head up its a*s...

later...


Michael Sheridan Williams
ICQ# 11740998

1985 4000 S Quattro 183,000+ miles, Koni Yellows/Coilover (2B), strut 
brace, Sport 8000 Tires, K&N, MOMO 4pt harnesses, Hella XL Driving lights 
(excuse me, auxilliary low beams) (2x135w), magnecor wires....<out of 
breath>
1986 Oceanic Blue, 4000CS Quattro--Parting Out(ask if you want anything)
My father's: 1986 4000 CS Quattro--Graphite 161,000 miles

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