I've heard of SVX conversions being given a hard time by refs for not using
OEM exhaust components from the donor engine.

Some SVX owners had to use a genuine Subaru SVX exhaust system until after
the cat(s) which places the exhaust in the middle of the vehicle, then add
on pipe to make a U-turn and have the tailpipe exit the rear.  (Downstream
from the factory cats you can do anything you like)

Very kludgy but it will pass.
In one case the ref said to the Vanagon owner "so are you going to remove
this as soon as you get home?"

Just smile and say to the ref "I want to be legal"....then remove it when
you get home....

On Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 6:35 PM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Gang,
>
> I'm considering this van with the aforementioned conversion. Looking for
> input from those of you who put together their own conversion. Seller got
> shot down by CARB referee. Something about having the wrong kind of ECU for
> California. Donor was an '86 Audi Coupe (2.3 non-turbo) in a 1984 Vanagon.
>
> The ref told him the exhaust system had to go all the way to the front.
> Didn't sound practical. Wondering anyone has managed to certify with the
> exhaust mostly in the rear. There's talk about an EO for the
> conversion?This
> is mostly homegrown and not an Overland kit.
>
> Mike Caitlin in Davis comes to mind, Maybe others?
>
> TIA,
> --
> BenT
>