On Mon, Jan 19, 2009 at 12:13 PM, David Kao <dtkao0205@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Will that mod causes attention to smog technicians when you
> bring your Vanagon in for a smog check? Every time I did a
> smog check they seemed to do all they could to see if anything
> is modified from the original. I am talking about California.
> I think it may be OK else where.
>
> I have wanted to get rid of that air box too. I can no longer
> find air filters locally for Vanagons. Perhaps a better solution
> is to get air filter available then modify the filter to fit.
> It should be fairly easy to do than modifying to use a different
> air filter box.
>
> David

David,

My Doka has a diesel title and not subject to the California bienniel
inspections.
Good point. You can also get away if you live in rural areas where periodic
emissions
compliance inspections are not presently required. I would have more serious
issues
with this truck otherwise. I have an inline-4 gas motor which was not
officially certified
for this vehicle.

There may be a cold air intake available for Vanagons which have an
exemption via EO
(Executive Order) which would be legal in California.

As I mentioned in the previous post, between Pat's and David's solution, I'm
set.

Cheers,
--
BenT