Thanks Chris, good specific info.

alistair

On 2012-03-18, at 11:55 AM, Chris S. wrote:

> '89 was the last year for DJ code WBX. Yes, it generally came without a cat, but the German brochure clearly lists a cat. These were fitted with an additional lambda ECU that piggy-backed onto the Digijet system. 
> 
> Chris.
> 
> Wysłane z iPhone'a
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> Dnia Mar 18, 2012 o godz. 14:22 Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> napisał(a):
> 
>> I think the good old digifant DJ 2.1 came without a cat in Germany until around 89/90 model year.
>> 
>> alistair
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On 2012-03-18, at 11:17 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote:
>> 
>>> Could be a lot of differences. Carburetor instead of fuel injection,
>>> ignition timing, Valve timing, O2 sensor, compression ratios, even gear
>>> ratios. All these items can have an effect on emissions especially the
>>> production of NOx. Many other countries simply allow more pollution
>>> especially back then. 
>>> 
>>> Dennis 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
>>> Alistair Bell
>>> Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2012 1:20 PM
>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>> Subject: Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
>>> 
>>> same engine was used in other countries sans cat. I wonder what the
>>> engineering differences were? Any ideas Dave?
>>> 
>>> alistair
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 2012-03-18, at 9:41 AM, Dave Mcneely wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Marc, whether your state or local jurisdiction has an emission 
>>>> inspection requirement or not, the converter is required for legal 
>>>> operation of your vehicle.  Further, the vehicle is engineered to 
>>>> operate properly with a functional converter installed.  Sure, folks 
>>>> run without it.  Some folks kill others for money, too.  That doesn't 
>>>> make it legal or right.  mcneely
>>>> 
>>>> ---- marc rose <mrose1028@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>>>> I went to change out my worn out and rusted muffler on my 90 Carat
>>> "Rosie"
>>>>> yesterday and noticed that the converter was all busted up and the 
>>>>> ceramic is all but gone.  I live in an area that has no enforced 
>>>>> emission tests or anything like that. My question is can i can safely 
>>>>> run without the convertor.  I was going to just bust out the rest of 
>>>>> the ceramic and reinstall but was not sure how it would affect the 
>>>>> overall operation of the engine.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Any thoughts??
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>> 
>>>>> Marc
>>>> 
>>>> --
>>>> David McNeely
>>>