What do i need for M52 conversion

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hazd31
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Fri Apr 25, 2014 9:00 pm

I have a early 316 shell

97 328i engine
M20 320i gearbox, prop and flywheel (having machined down)
I need an m50b25 inlet, e34 sump and pickup (ideally a 525 donor car)
Will get exhaust and loom sorted by danthe and ecu map and I don't have the ews bits
What mounts do I need , e28m5? left and right look different on ebay, do I go for one of each, or 2 lefts/2 rights

thanks in advance
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Sat Apr 26, 2014 10:05 pm

You nee two of the cylindrical ones mate think there left but could be wrong but there definatly the round ones don't forget the clio servo too and the e34 throttle cable
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Sat Apr 26, 2014 10:19 pm

cheers, will source some Monday!

which clio does the servo need to come out of?
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Sat Apr 26, 2014 10:22 pm

Or AKG's if you are feeling flush/it will see track use.

Have you upgraded to 52mm struts/rear discs?
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Sat Apr 26, 2014 10:25 pm

ross_jsy wrote:Or AKG's if you are feeling flush/it will see track use.

Have you upgraded to 52mm struts/rear discs?
not yet but all in due course, will go for a suspension upgrade off 6 pot or go for 5 stud with bigger brakes, want to get it together and running first, never done an engine conversion before!
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Sat Apr 26, 2014 11:46 pm

I got mine from a 2002 clio sport and defo rear disc conversion would be needed also a 325 prop would be good and home made gearbox mounts will be needed as the box sits on a slight angle
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Sun Apr 27, 2014 10:52 pm

ross_jsy wrote:Or AKG's if you are feeling flush/it will see track use.

Have you upgraded to 52mm struts/rear discs?
Condor Speed Shop do some too. I ordered a set because the AKGs have been out of stock for ages. CSS engine and gearbox mounts about £130 togetber, delivered, including customs VAT & handling. Not fitted them yet so can't pass judgement, but they are bloody hard. They have receieved good press on E30Tech, if a little harsh for some.
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Sun Apr 27, 2014 11:29 pm

That's pretty cheap! Think the AKG's were around £200 by the time I had them posted over
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