M30 Exhaust Flange from Header to Downpipe

[brandn]

Hello, so I have a 1987 e30 with an m30 swap from an '89 e28, and I'm trying to get it to pass the dreaded California BAR bs. Pretty much the only thing I really need to do is weld up an exhaust, only problem is I cannot find the correct flange for the life of me. I feel like I've searched everywhere, and I've ordered and returned over 5 different types of flanges and none of them fit.

I need the flange that connects the header to the exhaust downpipe that leads to the cat. The headers I have are the ones with the 3-bolt 2-inch diameter outlet. Any help as to where I can find these things and I'll love you forever. Thanks!

Also, I have a gasket, I just can't find the flange itself.

[brandn]

just a little bump

[wannaBMthree]

just a little bump

flex pipe? That's what my exhaust shop suggested.

[brandn]

flex pipe? That's what my exhaust shop suggested.

no, thats not it. I'm looking for the actual OME flange piece, not any piping. I ordered this on ebay :



crossing my fingers it will fit, but I don't know.

[brandn]

So the flange I ordered from ebay (the one previously pictured) didn't fit, and I still can't find the right flange that does. I have the gaskets, which I'll post a pic of, I just can't find the actual flange for the life of me. Anybody know where I can get them??

[ThatOneEuroE30]

Id suggest using b35 headers and down pipes they fit better and have the 2 bolts flange

[Andy.B]

Get a used e28 downpipe assembly and chop the flanges off?