m50 into a 318is

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monkey
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Fri Apr 10, 2009 9:39 pm

well i started my m50 swap last night . i took the m42 out last night and fitted the m50 today . it is running but i need to finish the exhaust and get hold of a 6cly prop and gearlinkage , as i thought i could use the m42 items :(
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Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:47 pm

I'm using an E21 323i M20 flywheel and clutch, with the M42 gearbox and standard M42 release bearing. Is this ok? I hadn't given it a second thought until I saw this thread!
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Sat Apr 11, 2009 10:32 pm

its all running i shortened the gear linkage and had the prop shortened today :D . only problem i now have is the rev counter is over reading is this just a matter of changing the rev counter or would i be right in thinking the coding plug for the dash .
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Sat Apr 11, 2009 10:53 pm

Just the coding plug.
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Sat Apr 11, 2009 10:57 pm

thanks brian and please ignore my post in tech help
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