Will a e30 s52 swap pass visual and smog in Cali?

[MonkeyMan]

as far as swaps go, there's a good chance you'll have to take your car to a referee to get it certified..
basically what they're checking for is that all the factory emissions equipment for the swapped engine is properly installed and functioning..
my buddy had to go through the process a few years ago with his vr6-swapped mk2 gti.. he is 2man on this forum - look him up and I'm sure he'll be glad to tell you his experience..

[markseven]

Refereed at a BAR location. DOT approved CAI, no headers, charcoal canister must be present, etc.

[Lenwood]

I'm pondering getting an older e30 s52 swap from out of state. What do I need to know to get it to pass Cali emissions? Any advice appreciated