I just had my Vanagon smogged today.  I had to take it to a special smog
station known as a "test only station".

These smog stations are very strict and check out everything under the deck
lid to make sure everything is stock and

working.  The smog guy even checked the gas filler and did a pressure test
on the gas cap.  I had to set the timing to

the specs of 5 degrees ATDC in order for my 85 Westy to pass.  Then of
course I set the timing back to 6 degrees

BTDC after I passed with flying colors.  135,000 and still running strong
and clean.  So bottom line here is,  don"t mess

with conversions here in California unless you can just plug in a stock
motor every 2 years.    My choice would be the

1.8 L turbo with a chip and an Audi TT turbo..........225 HP.......and it
fits with room to spare.......sorry 6 cyl subi dudes.

Malibu Tony
1.9 L      85 Westy......6   degrees BTDC.....try it 1.9 L owners!