Just to clarify, I meant that some of the high performance rebuilds have
different cams in them that might not pass smog even with a new CAT etc...

Sean Garrett
1981 Westy (his)
1995 Eurovan Camper (hers)
sean.garrett@asu.edu

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon man [mailto:vgonman@msn.com]
> Sent: Friday, August 23, 2002 10:19 AM
> To: Sean Garrett; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Re: 2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine
>
>
> Buying an engine and passing smog are 2 related, yet
> different animals.  A
> rebuilder can sell you a motor with great compression, oil
> pressure, etc.,
> and then the new owner of the motor can put on old crappy FI
> or carburetor
> parts, not tune them right, never have the exhaust gas
> analyzed, ball park
> the timing, adjust the valves incorrectly, and low and behold
> there is a
> motor that will not pass smog......first thing buyer of motor
> does is call
> the rebuilder and raise hell.........
> Adam P
> 81  Westy "The Brick "
> 70 Single Cab "Whitey"
> 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller"
> 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop)
> 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg
> 75 Campmobile "for sale'
> Used Vanagon Parts for sale (mostly aircooled)
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Sean Garrett" <SEAN.GARRETT@ASU.EDU>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Friday, August 23, 2002 11:45 AM
> Subject: Re: 2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine
>
>
> > You might have thought of this already Larry but in case
> you didn't...
> > if you live in central Arizona you have smog laws to
> consider on these
> > engines. Be certain the vendor will stand behind passing
> the smog test.
> >
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Larry Chase [mailto:lchase@ATTGLOBAL.NET]
> > > Sent: Friday, August 23, 2002 8:07 AM
> > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > > Subject: 2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine
> > >
> > >
> > > Folks,
> > >
> > > Soon I will may be deciding which engine to put in a 90
> Syncro Westy.
> > >
> > > Been following the Eurocars Engine thread with  great interest.
> > >
> > > Would welcome input and debate on the Eurocars 2.2L engine vs
> > > one of Boston
> > > Engines 2.1l engines.
> > >
> > > For various on the road ease of service issues I have decided
> > > not to go with
> > > Golf / Jetta / Subie etc (pls No Flames).
> > >
> > > Which would you choose Eurcar or Boston Engine?
> > >
> > > If Boston Engine ... which one?
> > >
> > > Eurocars:
> > >
> > > www.eurocars.bz
> > >
> > > 2.2 liter water cooled 115Hp of torque Engine
> > > $3500
> > >
> > >
> > > Boston Engine:
> > >
> > > http://www.bostonengine.com
> > >
> > > 2.1 Long Block Vanagon 1986-91
> > >
> > > Stock 2.1 Long Block
> > > $2300 plus
> > > $600 core charge
> > >  With a good rebuildable core the engine includes new 2.1
> > > heads, new pistons
> > > and cylinders, reground 2.1 OEM cam, rebuilt rockers, new
> > > lifters, rebuilt
> > > Boston Bob rods and new oil pump.
> > >
> > > 2.1 Stock Valve Upgrade
> > > Upgrade: $2725 + core
> > >  Upgrades for the 2.1 consist of:
> > > . increased valve spring pressure
> > > . high flow valve job
> > > . minor porting
> > > . and increased piston skirt clearance
> > >
> > > 2.1 "Big Valve" Upgrade
> > > Upgrade: $3050 + core
> > >  This package offers the same upgrades as above with the
> > > addition of larger
> > > valves. This package will boost over all power.
> > >
> > > Larry Chase
> > > 85 Westy "RoadHaus"
> > > 90 Westy Syncro ... soon
> > > Mesa,  AZ
> > >
> >
>