Re: [T3] Automatic + carbs

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 15 Oct 2002, at 7:08, Daniel Baum wrote:

> > What was imported had everything to do with local customs and emissions
> > regulations. The FI was necessary to meet the more stringent regs here in the
> > US
> 
> If this is the case, then how come they were allowed to sell the Beetle with
> carb in the US? Does it somehow pollute less than the Type 3?

Good question, and I really don't have an answer, except that the type 3 
engine always had more power, so I suspect that you're right: The Beetle 
probably DID pollute less.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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