Not another E30 M52 swap

[arch4ngel]

I haven't, I've yet to install the modified subframe and oil pan.
Moving your sway bar may or may not work, if you try and it works please let us know.

I don't have any pics but it's pretty obvious my pipes were modified. The new pipe and welded bits are shiny and the rest of the exhaust is 18 years old.

IMO getting through the BAR is well worth it. Your car will be 100% legal and will be worth more if you ever decide to sell it.

[4DR_Lou]

Have you tried removing your front sway bar to gauge fitment? Would subframe risers help?? How would the inspector know the midpipe was modified anyways... he/she can only assume?

I'm sorry for all the questions... I am just very curious.

My goal is to keep my swap cost efficient while abiding the law. If I have to buy pricey custom made parts... I would rather pay essie for that golden, you passed, ticket. lol

[arch4ngel]

I purchased an arc asylum rear sump pan and modified subframe.
It moves the sway bar to the front of the subframe and replaces the wide middle section with a bar, greatly increasing the area open under the front exhaust manifold.

It may be possible to space out the sway bar but I don't have much time until my next bar appointment and the vendor I contacted about their spacer never bothered to return my calls about fitment.

The arc asylum setup is pricey but when figuring in the benefits it made sense to me.
Sway bar and and engine mount reinforcements are included in the price, as well as a skid plate (not sure if needed but still a nice addition).
E36 pans are significantly cheaper than e34 m50 pans.
No longer fearing for my oil pans safety every time I hit a bump is worth it alone imo.

[4DR_Lou]

You can't modify the e36 down pipes ahead of the cats according to BAR regulations.

Check out my build thread for obd2 swap info.

What's your idea around it?.. The midpipe is my only concern at the moment.

[arch4ngel]

You can't modify the e36 down pipes ahead of the cats according to BAR regulations.

Check out my build thread for obd2 swap info.

[328ijunkie]

Drulle IIRC is his username here. Were helping him get through it :P.

[NotJesus]

Should cover everything you need to know-

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=229213

Bar'ing an obd2 motor will be tough. I know there are a thread or two out there of people converting e30's to run full obd2 systems such as ews and other modules. It sum it up pretty well in that thread, but long story short it depends on who inspects your car.
They might give it a visual and smog test and give you the sticker, or they might put the car on a dyno for an hour while having sensors rigged everywhere, and having you recite part numbers.
Hope for a chiller, or get a po box in amador county or somewhere that does not require smog! But yeah as far as Cali smog that thread should get you on the right page.
Good luck with your swap

[4DR_Lou]

Hi all!

I have just received my donor car today(9/8/2015) for my E30 M52B28 swap. I plan to keep the engine OBII with all the emissions attached... California...
Any advice on getting this swap bar certified will be greatly appreciated. I have also read somewhere on the interweb that the midpipe of the E36 exhaust cannot be modified at all.... is this true for getting the swap barred???