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

[Tony Lum <tlum@flash.net>]

At 07:19 PM 8/5/98 -0700, you wrote:
>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
>
>http://members.aol.com/daserde2
>
Michael,

I got the pamphlet from CARB regarding engine swaps and they ARE legal as
long as you install a certified engine (as the MC engine is) AND you
install ALL the emission equipment that came with the original engine.
That means knock sensors, ecu, decel valves, solenoid cutoff valves, fuel
distributor etc.  The engine is considered a replaceable component.  I had
the opportunity to get a NF code engine (130HP) to swap into my old 5ks but
so much of the emissions stuff was missing, I couldn't do it without a
major parts hunting expedition.  Oh, and you can't backdate the engine,
i.e. you can't put a simpler '83 5kT engine into your '85 4kq, at least not
in good ole California.

When 2Bennett did Duane's former 4kq, they transfered everything, including
the correct vacuum diagram stickers on the hood.  I saw it at the New
Dimensions show and it was one slick conversion.  Probably would have to
let a referee inspect it though.

HTH,


-Tony
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Tony Lum  (tlum@flash.net)                  1987 5000CS Turbo Quattro
Berkeley, California, USA                    1985 4000CS Quattro
Audi Owner/Driver/Mechanic by Necessity ;^)   1980 5000S Sedan
                                               1987.5 Coupe GT (new)
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