Engine Swap

[E30ofTheDamned]

So I've got quite the project planned and I was wondering if anyone familiar with CA smog laws could help out.

I have a wrecked 1986 325es with a perfectly intact engine/transmission, my room mate has a 1985 Mercedes 190e with a trashed engine. If I were to combine the two into some ungodly German conglomeration, is there any way to make it smog legal?

[Hick]

run it with some new cats, should pass.

[echothreezero]

Wonder if that's been done berfore?

[CorvallisBMW]

It could be done, sure, but it would also be harder than hell. I doubt anyone has ever done a write-up on such a thing. All of the electronics, motor mounts, hoses, etc. It would be a HUGE undertaking. Cheaper and easier to get a 190e engine from the wreckers and drop it in.

[MR 325]

In my opinion it's hardly worth the time and money to put said engine in said car.