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- Fri May 09, 2014 1:00 pm
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: 6 speed box
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1687
- Fri May 02, 2014 9:20 am
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: M52 additional cooling
- Replies: 14
- Views: 740
Re: M52 additional cooling
Whats wrong with my fan!
- Tue Apr 15, 2014 9:23 am
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: M52 additional cooling
- Replies: 14
- Views: 740
Re: M52 additional cooling
Hi Mate :) Hope you are well Have the same issue with mine! Got the bigger rad in there, but still gets a little warm on track day drifting...... I may be modding the Front bumper and grill to get more air through. What I have found to help is to remove the rubber at the back of the engine bay and a...
- Mon Dec 02, 2013 10:09 pm
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: 2.8 M52 with a 3.64 diff what top speed will i get???
- Replies: 15
- Views: 772
Re: 2.8 M52 with a 3.64 diff what top speed will i get???
Motorhole wrote:http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=245482Jibberingloon wrote:Well I was going to buy the 3.64 that I have an eye on.
Who has a lower ratio one that I can buy?
Yep I have now PM'd DanThe
That is right on the money
BOOOOOOMMM
- Mon Dec 02, 2013 5:22 pm
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: 2.8 M52 with a 3.64 diff what top speed will i get???
- Replies: 15
- Views: 772
Re: 2.8 M52 with a 3.64 diff what top speed will i get???
Well I was going to buy the 3.64 that I have an eye on.
Who has a lower ratio one that I can buy?

Who has a lower ratio one that I can buy?
- Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:36 am
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: 2.8 M52 with a 3.64 diff what top speed will i get???
- Replies: 15
- Views: 772
2.8 M52 with a 3.64 diff what top speed will i get???
M52 with a 3.64 diff what top speed will i get???
I have a 3.91 and get about 115-120mph ish and I don't use 1st gear as its too short a ratio
I need more top end ;)
Anyone confirm what the top will be with a 3.64 before I go and buy one.
Thanks
mark
I have a 3.91 and get about 115-120mph ish and I don't use 1st gear as its too short a ratio
I need more top end ;)
Anyone confirm what the top will be with a 3.64 before I go and buy one.
Thanks
mark
- Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:14 am
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: what bhp can be expected??
- Replies: 12
- Views: 588
Re: what bhp can be expected??
Full modded M52 with competition car insurance £340 ;)
- Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:13 am
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: m50 coils
- Replies: 8
- Views: 287
Re: m50 coils
No idea, but I've given DanThe 2 sets of M50 coils in good condition if you are after a set ;)
- Wed Mar 27, 2013 9:58 pm
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: M52 Remap Your Results?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 341
Re: M52 Remap Your Results?
more power & torque..............................................
- Tue Mar 26, 2013 7:57 pm
- Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
- Topic: More rear grip
- Replies: 4
- Views: 605
Re: More rear grip
Slicks or Rally Tyres ;)
- Tue Mar 26, 2013 12:51 pm
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: m50 conversion westmidlands
- Replies: 3
- Views: 327
- Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:01 am
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: Who can do an M52 swap for me? :D
- Replies: 9
- Views: 663
Re: Who can do an M52 swap for me? :D
Dont fck about......
Give DanThe a shout......
Top bloke and a cracking job ;)
Love my car with the 2.8 in
Give DanThe a shout......
Top bloke and a cracking job ;)
Love my car with the 2.8 in
- Tue Oct 09, 2012 12:48 pm
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: Just have to say.... M52 2.8 = Fckin Awesome on track
- Replies: 19
- Views: 951
Re: Just have to say.... M52 2.8 = Fckin Awesome on track
Ive got the E36 box from memory
3.91 LSd
= Top Out 125 ish
3.91 LSd
= Top Out 125 ish
- Mon Oct 08, 2012 6:11 pm
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: Just have to say.... M52 2.8 = Fckin Awesome on track
- Replies: 19
- Views: 951
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v75/m ... AAE386.mp4
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- Mon Oct 08, 2012 5:57 pm
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: Just have to say.... M52 2.8 = Fckin Awesome on track
- Replies: 19
- Views: 951
Re: Just have to say.... M52 2.8 = Fckin Awesome on track
Was that engine you bought off me all good in the end then ?? :cool: Yes it was good if in need of a little TLC and some bits and bobs to make it work! ECU / Loom / MAF was wrong but DanThe all came good and sorted it all ;) He the Man :cool: Get some pics/vids up mark :D DriveBy @ Castlecoombe ;)
- Tue Oct 02, 2012 9:31 pm
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: Just have to say.... M52 2.8 = Fckin Awesome on track
- Replies: 19
- Views: 951
Re: Just have to say.... M52 2.8 = Fckin Awesome on track
No No No!
unless you are doing a sprint you are a crazy mo' fo'
3.91 = No point having 1st gear as it is!
unless you are doing a sprint you are a crazy mo' fo'
3.91 = No point having 1st gear as it is!
- Tue Oct 02, 2012 8:01 pm
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: Just have to say.... M52 2.8 = Fckin Awesome on track
- Replies: 19
- Views: 951
Re: Just have to say.... M52 2.8 = Fckin Awesome on track
Oh.......
Ony thing is the 3.91 diff = top out 120ish.....
Need a 3.64 for 130+ ;)
Ony thing is the 3.91 diff = top out 120ish.....
Need a 3.64 for 130+ ;)
- Tue Oct 02, 2012 8:01 pm
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: Just have to say.... M52 2.8 = Fckin Awesome on track
- Replies: 19
- Views: 951
Just have to say.... M52 2.8 = Fckin Awesome on track
Just did a track day at Castle Coombe on Monday......
Love the M52 2.8
Now the car is sorted with some good suspension and brakes its awesome.
To anyone who hasnt put one in...... sort you life out and do it
PS Ask DanThe for a price
Love the M52 2.8
Now the car is sorted with some good suspension and brakes its awesome.
To anyone who hasnt put one in...... sort you life out and do it
PS Ask DanThe for a price
- Sun Jul 29, 2012 10:04 pm
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: How much did your M52 cost you?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 1863
Re: How much did your M52 cost you?
5* Service from DanThe
He did mine and its sweet as a nut.
He did mine and its sweet as a nut.
- Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:04 am
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: M52 Fueling
- Replies: 5
- Views: 254
Re: M52 Fueling
Go and by a pump out a scraper....
£20.... if that.
Job done.
£20.... if that.
Job done.
- Mon Jul 23, 2012 1:59 pm
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: M52 Fueling
- Replies: 5
- Views: 254
Re: M52 Fueling
Had the same problem with M50....
The Fuel Pump was fcked!
Changed the fuel pump and solved the problem.
I have the old skool tank with pump and return and sender all in one unit.
The Fuel Pump was fcked!
Changed the fuel pump and solved the problem.
I have the old skool tank with pump and return and sender all in one unit.
- Wed Jul 18, 2012 6:57 am
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: no compresion in cly 5 m50 ahhhhhhhhhhhhh
- Replies: 10
- Views: 425
Re: no compresion in cly 5 m50 ahhhhhhhhhhhhh
Well if you just want to have an easy life, there is my short M50 engine for sale in the For Sale Section ;)
£50!!!
£50!!!
- Mon Jul 09, 2012 11:00 pm
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: m52 release bearing noise
- Replies: 5
- Views: 232
Re: m52 release bearing noise
As Dan said...
Have the same sound on mine.
Just need to have a clutch stop on for the last 5mm of travel and it will be ok ;)
Have the same sound on mine.
Just need to have a clutch stop on for the last 5mm of travel and it will be ok ;)
- Sun Jul 08, 2012 9:23 pm
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: High Coolant Temps M52 on Track Days..
- Replies: 7
- Views: 395
Re: High Coolant Temps M52 on Track Days..
Was too busy driving and it was pissing down with rain so camera stayed in pocket........
- Sat Jul 07, 2012 8:46 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: What Spring to Buy.... I want it Hard.....
- Replies: 3
- Views: 165
Re:
That's a good idea 
Will make the call Monday
Will 500 be too much?
Maybe 450?
Will make the call Monday
Will 500 be too much?
Maybe 450?
- Sat Jul 07, 2012 5:14 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: What Spring to Buy.... I want it Hard.....
- Replies: 3
- Views: 165
What Spring to Buy.... I want it Hard.....
Got some apex on the track car with bilstein inserts
It toooooooo soft
So I want it harder for track use.
However they are good for fast road!
It toooooooo soft
So I want it harder for track use.
However they are good for fast road!
- Sat Jul 07, 2012 5:12 pm
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: High Coolant Temps M52 on Track Days..
- Replies: 7
- Views: 395
Re: High Coolant Temps M52 on Track Days..
Rad looks really new.....
It's the E36 Aircon one from memory
It's the E36 Aircon one from memory
- Sat Jul 07, 2012 5:05 pm
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: High Coolant Temps M52 on Track Days..
- Replies: 7
- Views: 395
High Coolant Temps M52 on Track Days..
Giving the M52 a good hammering on track and noticed the coolant temp goes up to 3/4 Also doing low speed car control course while going sideways and round and around lots and it got into RED. The fan is currently wired on permanently This is what I've done to help so far A.) raised the rear bonnet ...
- Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:48 pm
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: m50 hesitation
- Replies: 1
- Views: 152
Re: m50 hesitation
Well.......
Had hesitation with the M50 prior to a M52 swap....
Ended up being a buggered Fuel Pump / Shitty MAF.......
Startedt o fck up even going round roundabouts!
Had hesitation with the M50 prior to a M52 swap....
Ended up being a buggered Fuel Pump / Shitty MAF.......
Startedt o fck up even going round roundabouts!
- Wed Jun 20, 2012 11:43 pm
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: The New M52 2.8............. Big Thanks to DanThe ;)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1073
Re: The New M52 2.8............. Big Thanks to DanThe ;)
Sunroof is first to come out then blanking plate.
Cage is already to go in ;)


;)
Cage is already to go in ;)


;)
- Wed Jun 20, 2012 12:41 pm
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: The New M52 2.8............. Big Thanks to DanThe ;)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1073
Re: The New M52 2.8............. Big Thanks to DanThe ;)
The money shot!!!

And an interior shot.....


And an interior shot.....

- Wed Jun 20, 2012 9:22 am
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: The New M52 2.8............. Big Thanks to DanThe ;)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1073
Re: The New M52 2.8............. Big Thanks to DanThe ;)
Will get those up very soon ;)
Now stop surfing the net and get working! Time is money... LOL
Now stop surfing the net and get working! Time is money... LOL
- Mon Jun 18, 2012 10:29 am
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: The New M52 2.8............. Big Thanks to DanThe ;)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1073
The New M52 2.8............. Big Thanks to DanThe ;)
Well I did have a M50 2.5 in the car that was running if a little bit underpowered and hesitating, we found it wasnt running properly due to several reasons Knackerd Fuel Pump No Lambda Engine Temp Sensor Fault Crank Sensor Fault 2.0ltr MAF Crunchy Gearbox too etc..... So thought bugger it an decide...
- Mon Jun 18, 2012 10:09 am
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: WONT rev over 5000rpm full throttle, WILL under partial!!!
- Replies: 38
- Views: 1959
Re: WONT rev over 5000rpm full throttle, WILL under partial
FYI............. Problem solved! New Fuel Pump / Cam Sensor / Block Temp Sensor / Lambda / Proper MAF (Was running a 2.0litre one!) Only found this all out after putting in a M52 2.8! as there was some fuel starvation issues! Bollox.... Hey ho, the car goes a lot lot lot better with a 2.8 in it ;)
- Fri Jun 08, 2012 9:44 am
- Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
- Topic: m50 2.5 for a rally car.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 211
Re: m50 2.5 for a rally car.
M50 2.5 = Heavey
M52 2.8 = 20kg+ lighter ;)
M52 2.8 = 20kg+ lighter ;)
