Date:         Thu, 9 Jul 2009 20:59:12 -0400
Reply-To:     Jim Akiba <syncrolist@BOSTIG.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jim Akiba <syncrolist@BOSTIG.COM>
Subject:      Re: What is up with California and aftermarket Catalytic
              Converters for the Vanagon?
Comments: To: Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@comcast.net>
In-Reply-To:  <4A566FF3.9010707@comcast.net>
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Hey Ken,

Walker Tenneco 80600/80700
Magnaflow: 33000/34000
AirTek: 91000

These are the only approved converters possible for sale/install in
pre-OBDII T-2 class vehicles (light duty truck, 3,751 - 5,750 GVWR) in
California as of July 10th 2009, certified used converters could still
be installed after Jan 1st this year, but that expires tomorrow.  Hope
they fit.

http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermktcat/aftermktcat.htm

Jim Akiba





On Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 6:32 PM, Ken Wilford<kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:
> Can anyone explain to me what is up with California and the Vanagon
> Catalytic Converter?  I have been on the CARB site and doing some
> looking but really the whole thing doesn't make much sense to me.  I
> want to be able to supply direct fit catalytic converters to folks but
> there are only certain suppliers that are CARB approved.  The website
> says stuff about earlier cars meeting OBD II standards for Cats and that
> is just idiotic because these vehicles were designed way before OBD II
> was even thought of.  How can they ever be brought up to that standard
> and how is a Cat with a magical number stamped on it going to accomplish
> this?  Any one who has recently replaced theirs would be a big help with
> this one.
>
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16
> www.vanagain.com
>