Getting around engine swap laws

[offwhiteghost]

Hey,

So im on the hunt for my new e30 and i may have found a contender, 1989 bmw 325i with a m52 swap.
Should pass emmisons but my problem is MD engine swap laws, mainly " you can install a newer engine of the same displacement and configuration as one that was originally available for your vehicle" (http://www.ehow.com/list_7203154_mar...ment-laws.html)

The m52 is a 2.8 and the m20 was a 2.5, problem?

Ive seen some people grind off the 3.5 off a m30 and just say its a 2.5, does this work, would i have to do anything other then find a lenient state inspector?

P.S. this would be a daily so historic is not an option.

Anybody been down this road?

TIA

[10Toes]

They also made M52's in 2.5l, they came in 323i.
Just say it's a 2.5.

[mrsleeve]

Better idea

Move to a free state

[slammin.e28]

Like Va. just no NOVa. Gotta get down below Culpeper AFAIK.

No emissions rocks!

[Streichholzschächtelchen]

Claim it's a 2.5, problem solved.

[Kershaw]

swap a ls7 in.

claim it is a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder.

[george graves]

Pull up to the smog shop, let them test it, don't say a word. Done.

[Kershaw]

^ yep.

in maryland, they do not open your hood at VEIP. and even if they did it says BMW on the manifold, so hey, it looks right. you think the tech making $12/hour knows anything about m52s? and if he does, you think he is really going to say something?

[offwhiteghost]

Like Va. just no NOVa. Gotta get down below Culpeper AFAIK.

In hear VA is worse, the police are not at all friendly to car mods. Not to mention the speed traps every half mile of highway.

No emissions rocks!

Yes it does, and i kinda hate you for having it.

in maryland, they do not open your hood at VEIP. and even if they did it says BMW on the manifold, so hey, it looks right. you think the tech making $12/hour knows anything about m52s? and if he does, you think he is really going to say something?

I wasnt sure that they didnt check at state inspection too, They only check at VEIP?

Any of you guys run a larger displacement engine in md w/o historic tags?

[jeffSDguy]

pull up to the smog shop, let them test it, don't say a word. Done.

+1

[bimmershark]

florida ftw

[BrettsE30]

Most shops won't think twice. Unless someone like me works there and opens their mouth about how awesome it is that someone brought a swapped e30 in. Then your boss looks mad cuz he can't inspect the car and make money and tells you to gtfo!

[Asrial Dune]

In hear VA is worse, the police are not at all friendly to car mods. Not to mention the speed traps every half mile of highway.



Yes it does, and i kinda hate you for having it.



I wasnt sure that they didnt check at state inspection too, They only check at VEIP?

Any of you guys run a larger displacement engine in md w/o historic tags?

You only have to do a state inspection in MD when you sell the car. Unless you just bought it then you don't have to worry, even then they're more worried about things hanging off, disconnected, rusted through, etc.

Do a good job, make it clean and you won't have to worry.

[foofopps]

^Did you read the OP? It says he is considering buying a m52 swapped car. So yes he would be buying it and therefore have to go to inspection.

[takashi]

holy crap i didn't know there were states that controlling other than california. from where I come as long as your vehicle has a vin somewhere on it you are good to go.