hi everybody!!
ive heard of this conversion done so many times but cant seem too find any info on it!!
is it a straight forward engine swap or will i have too buy new parts and have parts made?
ive been offerd a E36 328i engine will this fit the same as the 325i M50 engine?
any info would be very much appreciated.
email me: kickingriffin@aol.com
M50 engine & box into a E30 bmw 318i..........???
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Brianmoooore
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If you can't find info on this, you must be doing the search wrong!THere's dozens of threads on every aspect of the conversion.
328 engine fits much the same as the 2.5, but benefits from being derestricted by fitting a 2.5 inle4t manifold along with a modified ECU.
Wiring issues are easy for engines up to about 1995, but become a lot more involved after the introduction of the EWS anti theft system.
328 engine fits much the same as the 2.5, but benefits from being derestricted by fitting a 2.5 inle4t manifold along with a modified ECU.
Wiring issues are easy for engines up to about 1995, but become a lot more involved after the introduction of the EWS anti theft system.
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kickingriffin
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will i be better off buying a 325i as apposed to the 328i then?
i found a few post about this topic but couldent make much sence of it,my be the heat got the better of me,lol
am i right in thinking the engine bolts straigt into the E30 engine bay?
are is the any modifaction needed?
what extra things have too be done other that a nomal engine replacement?
thank you
i found a few post about this topic but couldent make much sence of it,my be the heat got the better of me,lol
am i right in thinking the engine bolts straigt into the E30 engine bay?
are is the any modifaction needed?
what extra things have too be done other that a nomal engine replacement?
thank you
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do a search for m50 and m52
there is shit loads of info on the forum inc in this one.. m50 developments in tech is one of them
wiring is the only difference between the 2 swaps
there is shit loads of info on the forum inc in this one.. m50 developments in tech is one of them
wiring is the only difference between the 2 swaps
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Brianmoooore
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3 series M50/52/54 engine won't go into an E30 engine bay at all! Needs a sump and oil pickup from a E34 5 series, or start with a 5 series engine in the first place.kickingriffin wrote:will i be better off buying a 325i as apposed to the 328i then?
am i right in thinking the engine bolts straigt into the E30 engine bay?
are is the any modifaction needed?
what extra things have too be done other that a nomal engine replacement?
thank you
Engine and box then drop straight into the engine bay, but then the problems start - exhaust manifold has to be modified and fouls the steering, inlet manifold fouls the brake servo, and there are various propshaft issues.
All perfectly solvable problems, but certainly not "drop straight in".