How many of you Kalifornyan's with 24v e30's are smog legal?

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  • mr2peak
    R3VLimited
    • Aug 2008
    • 2388

    #121
    Bringing this back,

    I have a BAR test coming up ('92 M50), and the only thing I haven't solved is the intake. Which intake are you guys using? The stock E36 won't fit because I still have my ABS and I'm keeping that. I understand that K&N makes a smog legal intake, but it's ~$250. Is there a less expensive option?
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    • e30trooper
      R3V OG
      • Mar 2009
      • 11576

      #122
      Originally posted by mr2peak
      Bringing this back,

      I have a BAR test coming up ('92 M50), and the only thing I haven't solved is the intake. Which intake are you guys using? The stock E36 won't fit because I still have my ABS and I'm keeping that. I understand that K&N makes a smog legal intake, but it's ~$250. Is there a less expensive option?
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      • MR 325
        Moderator
        • Oct 2003
        • 37825

        #123
        Everyone I've seen talk about passing the BAR was just using a typical K&N cone air filter.

        Ben have you ever seen a M30 airbox? It's huge. They only fit when you put the MAF inside of it too which really wouldn't do much to help in this case.
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        • phreshkid
          R3V Elite
          • May 2009
          • 4655

          #124
          I passed BAR with a Castro Motorsport airbox directly off the MAF. All they care about is the MAF.
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          • mr2peak
            R3VLimited
            • Aug 2008
            • 2388

            #125
            Ok cool. If I fail it sounds like it's not a problem, just rinse and repeat. Just need to wire up the check engine light in that case. Thanks guys.

            How long has norcale30 been down? We really need a local parts classifieds board!
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            • Danny
              Moderator
              • Feb 2008
              • 14217

              #126
              If you fail it is indeed rinse and repeat. They hand you paperwork with what failed and what passed. The BAR guys are nice. They WANT you to pass and will work with you.

              For the check engine light, if you can't get it to work right, wire it up to the oil pressure switch. It will illuminate when the key is on and for a second or two once you start the car. It'll pass no problem.

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              • mr2peak
                R3VLimited
                • Aug 2008
                • 2388

                #127
                Thanks Danny awesome tip. Might as well just to ahead and wire it correctly though ;)
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                • Rodoni
                  E30 Mastermind
                  • Sep 2007
                  • 1838

                  #128
                  Norcale30 has been back up for awhile. Like 6+ weeks
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                  • pandaboo911
                    R3VLimited
                    • May 2010
                    • 2070

                    #129
                    Thanks for the CEL tip. You think they'll fail me for not having the stock cluster?

                    Just have an LED in place of the CEL

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                    • Danny
                      Moderator
                      • Feb 2008
                      • 14217

                      #130
                      I don't know. You might have some trouble with it.

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                      • mr2peak
                        R3VLimited
                        • Aug 2008
                        • 2388

                        #131
                        Keep the faith Danny..

                        Originally posted by Rodoni
                        Norcale30 has been back up for awhile. Like 6+ weeks
                        Not for me. Still random "HackeD" bs on this end.
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                        • Rodoni
                          E30 Mastermind
                          • Sep 2007
                          • 1838

                          #132
                          Originally posted by mr2peak
                          Keep the faith Danny..



                          Not for me. Still random "HackeD" bs on this end.
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                          • mr2peak
                            R3VLimited
                            • Aug 2008
                            • 2388

                            #133
                            Oh what? Thanks.
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                            • suruba
                              Advanced Member
                              • Sep 2013
                              • 159

                              #134
                              I need to know if anyone has passed BAR with Ebay long tubes.

                              I want to order a set, but I don't know if they'll pass.

                              aside from that, if they won't pass, will the stock s50 manifolds have clearance problems? I've tried to search it but I"m not using the correct search terms I guess, I'm normally really good at lurking and finding what I need.

                              appreciate the help

                              Dave

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                              • Wanganstyle
                                R3VLimited
                                • Apr 2010
                                • 2828

                                #135
                                Originally posted by suruba
                                I need to know if anyone has passed BAR with Ebay long tubes.

                                I want to order a set, but I don't know if they'll pass.

                                aside from that, if they won't pass, will the stock s50 manifolds have clearance problems? I've tried to search it but I"m not using the correct search terms I guess, I'm normally really good at lurking and finding what I need.

                                appreciate the help

                                Dave
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