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Post Sun Feb 28, 2010 6:27 pm

Hi guys i am looking for some one who can do a complete conversion (probably s50 or the like). Idealy some one who can supply and fit a deacent lump to a high standard!

I am looking at a track car (E30 non m) at the min with a blown engine and want to get some idea of prices.

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.
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Post Sun Feb 28, 2010 6:33 pm

Have a word with spadge on here, he does a lot of conversions and could probably help you out.
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Post Sun Feb 28, 2010 6:35 pm

where abouts in the world are you? Ant at a-tech is highly regarded on the zone, there is fritzs bits down in somerset who do conversions and there are zoners who could do the job too.
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Post Sun Feb 28, 2010 6:48 pm

East London/Essex. So in the south would be a bonus!
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Post Sun Feb 28, 2010 6:52 pm

Has anyone got contact details for either of those people please?
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Post Sun Feb 28, 2010 6:55 pm

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Post Sun Feb 28, 2010 7:16 pm

cheers
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Post Sun Mar 07, 2010 8:28 pm

Ant is doing a S50B32 conversion as i type. He has done quite a few Now
they go like stink.

But its not a cheap conversion
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Post Mon Mar 08, 2010 2:34 pm

fowler wrote:Ant is doing a S50B32 conversion as i type. He has done quite a few Now
they go like stink.

But its not a cheap conversion
Im sure its worth it!

Any idea how much?
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Post Mon Mar 08, 2010 2:44 pm

mattrs wrote:
fowler wrote:Ant is doing a S50B32 conversion as i type. He has done quite a few Now
they go like stink.

But its not a cheap conversion
Im sure its worth it!

Any idea how much?
TBH, Id look at the M52 conversion (2.8 24v). A few choice mods and they would scare an S50 I reckon. Plus they weigh less, which for a track car can only be a good thing.
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Post Mon Mar 08, 2010 8:28 pm

Those that have done this conversion DIY have usually ended up spending the thick end of £5k, so be prepared
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Post Tue Mar 16, 2010 9:50 pm

jmc330i wrote:
mattrs wrote:
fowler wrote:Ant is doing a S50B32 conversion as i type. He has done quite a few Now
they go like stink.

But its not a cheap conversion
Im sure its worth it!

Any idea how much?
TBH, Id look at the M52 conversion (2.8 24v). A few choice mods and they would scare an S50 I reckon. Plus they weigh less, which for a track car can only be a good thing.
Ive owned a 328i and an m3 and i thought the difference between the 2 was like the difference between night and day.
I wud deffinately go for the s50.
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Post Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:07 am

jmc330i wrote:
mattrs wrote:
fowler wrote:Ant is doing a S50B32 conversion as i type. He has done quite a few Now
they go like stink.

But its not a cheap conversion
Im sure its worth it!

Any idea how much?
TBH, Id look at the M52 conversion (2.8 24v). A few choice mods and they would scare an S50 I reckon. Plus they weigh less, which for a track car can only be a good thing.
Would love tyo know what these 'choice' mods are!!! i am thinking of doing this too.
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Post Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:19 am

at a guess, m50 inlet, nice cams and remap. should be good for around 240
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Post Wed Mar 17, 2010 12:20 pm

could be a good solution.
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