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    #16
    Why would you need an OBD2 cat for an M50? Obviously the motor can't tell the difference between OBDI and OBD2 cats (except OBD2 may have a downstream O2 sensor, but 1) that's not part of the cat IIRC and 2) obviously the M50 isn't OBD2), are OBD2 cats more emissions-friendly than the OBD1 cats?
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      #17
      Originally posted by lifeiskaos View Post
      answers in bold.
      you're logic is wrong about the reliability question. OP is asking if the rebuilt m50 stroker would be more reliable than a used s50 motor. If everything is done properly it's probably the case, but who knows..

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        #18
        Originally posted by jeff_b View Post
        +1 for Massatwoshits. We rip cats out and sell them to the Brazilians!
        Yep, we bang ours out with broom sticks haha.

        '88 325iX -Totaled
        '97 M3 - Sold
        '85 euro e30 Pete McHenry 2.8L m20 Stroker - Parting out
        '89 325is - Sold
        '95 540i 6spd
        '87 325is M Technic I s50

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          #19
          Originally posted by Wh33lhop View Post
          Why would you need an OBD2 cat for an M50? Obviously the motor can't tell the difference between OBDI and OBD2 cats (except OBD2 may have a downstream O2 sensor, but 1) that's not part of the cat IIRC and 2) obviously the M50 isn't OBD2), are OBD2 cats more emissions-friendly than the OBD1 cats?
          apparently all aftermarket cats have to be obd2 compliant now to be legal in california, so obd2 cat is needed for visual, unless you use the stock cat from the m50.

          Originally posted by MIKe30 View Post
          you're logic is wrong about the reliability question. OP is asking if the rebuilt m50 stroker would be more reliable than a used s50 motor. If everything is done properly it's probably the case, but who knows..
          oh. then yeah, i agree with you. i must have misread his question

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            #20
            IF the engine was 95+ then it must have OBD2 cat... unless you are going to make the engine go as pre 95 and obd1. Magnaflow sells CA legal cats, even pre OBD2.
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              #21
              Originally posted by Jean View Post
              IF the engine was 95+ then it must have OBD2 cat... unless you are going to make the engine go as pre 95 and obd1. Magnaflow sells CA legal cats, even pre OBD2.
              unlss the cats differed from the motors, think you mean 96 since 95 m3's were still obd1. 96 they became obd2.

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                #22
                Originally posted by iX-treame View Post
                Yep, we bang ours out with broom sticks haha.
                hell yea we do

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                  #23
                  Originally posted by Smatt90IS View Post
                  hell yea we do
                  ^ true words

                  NC = win
                  1989 cirrisblau-metallic 325i

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