They appear to be using an engine never imported to the US.  Even this
"Third World" Motronic should be cleaner than the stock Vanagon engines.
Beats me why they wouldn't certify it--you'd think they would be grateful!

Kitzmann <kitzmann@EXIS.NET>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 01/04/2002 09:31:30 AM

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Subject:    Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions

I am confused why Tiico has seemingly had trouble CA certifying the engine.
 If anyone remembers, Eurospec sold an engine conversion for a year or so
that was CA certified and it looked just like the Tiico kit.  I wouldn't be
suprised if they just imported the same thing.  I may be wrong, but if true
why can't the same engine certification be used?
Dave