strange my '81 had a cat in stock configuration and is required to
have a cat to pass DE inspection

>
> Here's the thing.
>
> In the stock configuration, my air cooled didn't require a cat. I'm
> guessing, but pretty sure that installing one (for swap) made a big
> difference. So for those w/o a cat, if it's not cost prohibitive, I'd
> suggest that adding one might really help.
>
> Best part, in a way, was the the old engine saw new life in another Vanagon.
>
> Don't know if that owner installed a cat though.... �:)
>
> Neil.
>
> --
> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"
>
> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>
> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
>

-- 
Karl
1981 VW Westy "Jenny"
2000 VW Jetta GLS VR6
Wilmington, DE