Dear Graham,

After having emailed Detlev at length on this subject, it seems pretty clear to me that he most likely "converts" a US-certified Audi block from the required donor car into a "stroker" with a new crankshaft, pistons, and possibly the head -- all from South Africa. It appears as if the ECU and FI is from the donor. Result? A LEGAL engine block and fuel delivery setup with custom South African innards!

Lotsa work on Detlev's part, but it should work like a charm.

Expensive? Yes, but very possibly the "ultimate" Vanagon engine!

Cheers,

MJS

At 03:02 PM 3/23/99 -0800, Graham Challis wrote:

>Wondering what (if any) emissions obstacles the 2.6l 5 cyl. might need

>to overcome with the Calif Air Reources Board,, seeing as it's an

>engine not normally sold in California.

>Detlev and others, I've been following the 5cyl. discussion with a lot

>of interest, and when my 90 GL croaks I'd be interested in the 5cyl.

>conversion, but I'd like to know how things stand regarding getting it

>smogged in California.  I understand I'd need a 1990 or newer engine

>for my 1990 GL, what else do I or you need to do to satisfy CARB reqs?

>

>Graham

>90 GL Country Homes camper conversion

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