Hi Bill,

CARB stands for "California Air Resource Board", so it makes sense that you have nver had to deal with it.  It seems that you will have to deal with similure rules in the future.

One of the rules does effect those of us who wish to replace engines. In CA a car/van is certified with an engine configuration.  The car/van then is only approved with that configuration.

So If I were to put in an engine different from the one that CARB approved I would have to get a waver.  It does not matter if the engine is more efficent and puts out less emmisions.

Keep in mind, we are idots and the government is here to help us.

For more information here is their web page.

 http://www.arb.ca.gov/homepage.htm

Scot
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On Thu, 28 Mar 2002 15:17:12
 Bill Marshall wrote:
>Someone said:
>"that without CARB certification, ....... a disaster for any owner in the
>emissions savvy states. Remember, what's in CA today will hit the rest of the
>lower 48 in 5 to 10."
>
>     I must admit that I have no idea what this CARB stuff is.  I never lived
>in CA, and only visited a few times.  My van passed emissions here in
>Aridzona.  They put the van on a dyno and strap a hose to the tailpipe, rev
>it up and down, and measure the fumes.  Hydrocarbons, Nitrous oxides, Carbon
>Monoxide, etc. Pass or fail. They also pressure test the fuel system, except
>when the cap doesn't fit. ;)  No inspection of tires, brakes, lights, or any
>of that unimportant stuff.
>     How much tougher is the CA test?  If someone could explain in 150 words
>or less that would be great.  I am curious as to what all the hubbub is
>about.  Also, anyone with info from Florida would be great too.
>
>Bill Marshall
>85 GL Tiico
>Phoenix
>

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