Yes. Your vehicle will only need to pass the emission standards in effect when it
was built.

For more info, see:http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/brochures/howto/nonresident.htm
However, ignore the $300 smog impact fee - this was ruled as unconstitutional,
the DMV has not updated their publication.

For anyone who paid the fee and would like a refund, see
:http://www.dmv.ca.gov/faq/smogref.htm

For general Out-of-State registration, see:
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/faq/osregfaq.htm#BM2558

regards,

Todd
'88 Westy

Jeffrey R wrote:

> I'm contemplating a move to Los Angeles. I have a 1983.5 water-cooled Vanagon
> 1.9L Westfalia. What is all this about smogging? Do I have a chance of
> passing with an east coast vehicle? Will I need to mechanically upgrade to
> pass or do I just get charged a surcharge?
>
> I have a relatively new engine (30,000 miles)and fly through New York City
> emmissions which are slightly more strict than the rest of New York State
> emissions if that helps me at all.
>
> Any info will be appreciated.
>
> TIA
> Jeff
> 83.5 Westy
> NYC