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

[Michael Williams <daserde@ucla.edu>]

Tony Lum decided to speak these words:

>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.


Yeah, i have the pamphlet too.  Apparently, in the wording is that the 
engine-chassis combination has to be CARB or EPA certified.  My thought 
is that since Tresser sold some 4ktq's through dealer channels that the 
turbo engine was epa certified with the type 81 chassis...not sure....

its a real grey area to be sure....

later...


Michael Sheridan Williams
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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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