I failed my BAR test

[MR 325]

Well, technically they are right...it is an s52 after all.

True but he's not telling them that. BAR'ing an OBD2 swap is a bit more work.

[RobertC]

I have a smog guy who could be convinced to 'verify' that it is a S50 from a 95 M3. Then also run a pre-test so you have verified test numbers to show them the car runs clean, and in the end that is what really matters. You will also know if it is going to pass or not.

Also I know for a fact several folks have been to the Westminster location for BAR certification with engine swaps. So I am sure they are getting keen to whats supposed to be there and whats not.

I would also do a couple other things. I would fake the coolant hoses by installing them on the throttle body and then tucking them so far up under the manifold they won't be able to trace them.

Then I would take used O2 sensor, go to a exhuast shop and have them weld in a bung after the cat, then again, take the wiring and mold it right into the harness so it looks like its hooked into the system.

There is your visual. and if your pre-test is good then I think you can pull it off.

Good Luck

[giantkeeper]

Well, technically they are right...it is an s52 after all.

[R3Z3N]

^^My thought as well.

However if they are looking at a diagram, do you have the S52 valve cover, maybe that is pointing them to look at the S52 info, where you would have 2 O2 sensors. (right?)

And seriously, you need a stock intake boot!? My gosh...

[MR 325]

So wait, these guys are supposed to be emissions experts but they don't even know how many o2 sensors an OBD1 engine has?

[kalib0y]

dont get it bar'd then :D

[frankie591]

california sounds like a nazi state...

[Robert]

Hit me up dude, i can get you a full s52 exhaust for ..... lets say cheap. ;) :up:

[scottinAZ]

best option then at this point may be truly to be honest and go with the appropriate OBD II system on the engine, along with a stock exhaust, at least long enough to get it through the BAR testing. either that, or find a crooked shop that will sign off on it....

[IRUNEDM]

They failed me again. They said I still need my engine ID'd by a licensed smog shop. Now they also said that I'm supposed to have two O2 sensors according to their diagram and need a stock throttle body boot. I don't know what to do about getting the engine ID'd unless someone can help me out here.

As for the two O2 sensors, I printed out the realoem.com diagram and showed it to them at the beginning. They still went based off of their diagram even though the inspector figured that was odd to have two of them.

[Robert]

how did it go

[R3Z3N]

+1 Hope you pass. S52 is quite enough fun....

[IRUNEDM]

I just made another appointment for this Friday at Pierce College. Hope it passes this time.

[thebutcher37]

Good luck man I hope Robert's solution works out ... sucks to hear.

[IRUNEDM]

I need to stop by Castro's too so I can knock out two birds with one stone haha.