Can a High Compression FI 2L Pass CA Smog?

[argonaut]

I'm thinking of looking for a fuel injected 81 Spider and possibly selling my 75 Spider. I have a 2L block with Euro spec pistons, so 9.8:1 cr, that I would like to swap in if I did make such a purchase. My question is: does anyone have experience with a high compression. 2L with the stock L-jetronic fuel injection passing smog in California?

[So Cal Mark]

no problem if the engine is tuned correctly and the catalyst is working

[argonaut]

Okay, that is what I figured. Changing the compression ratio shouldn't change the volume of air, and therefore fuel, consumed by much.

I bought the 75 even though it needed work because I was trying to avoid smog. But it now it seems cheaper to buy and enjoy a more complete FI car, despite the smog requirement.

Had any luck putting a slightly improved intake cam in? From my reading it seems you can't really tweak the control system much. So maybe it's best just to leave the cams alone?

[So Cal Mark]

we use mild cams in the FI engine with good results. The increased compression can raise Nox levels, so that's a consideration for smog testing

[divace73]

Ask your local Volkswagen agent, they know how to pass