orphancars wrote:
In reply to D_Eclipse9916:
For me a backseat is a don't care.......and while the M3 is a more than competent chassis, the whole package doesn't quite do it for me. Now a Vorshlag modified E36 with a LS motor does work for me, their package is track only. I'm looking for something with a license plate :)
like this? (this is mine)
Fully street legal and inspectable.... I love mine, but it doesn't class favorably in SCCA. (unless you don't care about winning and just want to have fun).
Ian F
UltimaDork
9/22/14 3:22 p.m.
In reply to D_Eclipse9916:
It depends on where you live. For me in suburban PA getting a non-OBDII compliant M3 inspected would be a major headache.
Ian F wrote:
In reply to D_Eclipse9916:
It depends on where you live. For me in suburban PA getting a non-OBDII compliant M3 inspected would be a major headache.
Non OBD2 compliant? Just a couple wires. Mine is 98 M3 that has to have OBD2 scan checks. I have the GM ecu wired straight up to the stock obd2 hookup. Acts/drives/all gauges are oem BMW.
Not saying if someone looked under the hood how screwed you might be. I run cats/no check engine lights etc though.
In reply to D_Eclipse9916:
Sir, I would like to subscribe to your newsletter :-). Car looks very well done. Kudos!
Ian F
UltimaDork
9/22/14 10:18 p.m.
D_Eclipse9916 wrote:
Not saying if someone looked under the hood how screwed you might be. I run cats/no check engine lights etc though.
Part of a PA inspection is a visual check - they put the car on a lift, pull the wheels, check the brakes, exhaust system integrity... and completeness... Lights, suspension condition, and so on. We get two stickers - one for safety and another for emissions. So yeah - they would notice if there was a Chevy V8 where a German 6 was supposed to be. The only way one would pass here is if you did the swap with an E-Rod crate motor with documentation. At least here - in some of the more rural areas of the state, things are less strict.
