antwan
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| posted on 22/2/11 at 08:55 PM |
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Cat needed??
I have an M42 engine from a BMW 318is 1994/1995 engine. Installing it in an MNR. I understand that the emissions limits are slightly lower than todays
limits but anyone have a clue if I will get away without a costly (and ugly) cat converter?
The engine is running a completely standard fuel injection system.
Ta
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big_wasa
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| posted on 22/2/11 at 08:59 PM |
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You will need one if the engine was made after aug 1995
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antwan
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| posted on 22/2/11 at 09:01 PM |
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Result! Checking the V5... Car born in 02/1995. Not questioning ones knowledge but how sure are you on this?
Thanks
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adithorp
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| posted on 22/2/11 at 09:10 PM |
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If the engine is pre Aug95 (and you can prove it) then the emmision test is CO<3.5% and HC<1200ppm at idle. Those are the pre cat' limits.
It should run somewhere around 0.5-1.0% co without a 'cat, so no cat' needed.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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antwan
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| posted on 22/2/11 at 09:13 PM |
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Great news thanks chaps. It will make for a much cleaner installation.
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ReMan
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| posted on 22/2/11 at 09:21 PM |
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Check 4 yourself too
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/Transport_files/124_IVA_M1_Inspection_Manual_Version_1010.pdf
www.plusnine.co.uk
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big_wasa
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| posted on 23/2/11 at 08:51 AM |
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when looking at the above you need to know your kit will not be on there data base hence aug 95 and not 92 but you will need proof.
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