Could anybody in the state of North Carolina tell me how your Vanagon (mine is a 1980) is dealing with emissions testing.  I called a local inspector and he 
said the cut off for not having to emissions test is 1974.  I'm particularly interested because the PO installed a 3rd party exhaust system which did not 
include a Catalytic Converter. I've got until the end of February to resolve this issue.  Thanks all and I'll see you Saturday in Durham :-)

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1980 Vanagon Westfalia camper
Currently Under Construction

Next Projects:

1. Replace Valve Cover gaskets
2. Purchase Bentley Manuals for less than $60
3. Inner and Outer CV Boots on the Right Side
4. Concerns about Emissions Testing and Exhaust system $$$ (before Mar 96)
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PREVIOUS MESSAGE------for the history of the problem...

I recently bought a 1980 Vanagon Westfalia.  I recently determined that one of the previous owners installed a different exhaust system than the factory.  The 
replacement system appears to have the muffler attached to the heat exchangers - no Catalytic Converter .  I am concerned about this because I live in a city 
where certain vehicles must pass an emissions test before passing the North Carolina Department of Transportation inspection.  I have three questions:

1.  Is the 1980 exempt from this emissions testing because of its age?
2.  If not, can I just install a Catalytic Converter onto the exhaust system?
3.  If not who can suggest a reasonably priced exhaust system?

Thanks again...

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