318IS M52 conversion

[darragh791]

Hello I'm new to the forum and have been thinking about doing this conversion to a 318is.

I have read lots of info on what in required for the swap I am just wondering if anyone has a rough cost not including the price of the car?

Also handling wise how does the e30 take to the m52? Would the e36 be a better handing car or are they similar?

Thanks,

Darragh

[ross_jsy]

Looking from around £1k to £2k plus to do it. Can be done for cheaper if you get lucky with cheap bits and do a lot of the stuff yourself.

e30's are fine with an m5x conversion. Remember to swap your front springs out for 6 pot items though.

e36's will handle better, they are more sure footed than an e30 (wider, longer and z link rear end) but e30's are great fun.

Hope that helps a bit and welcome to the forum

[darragh791]

Thanks for the fast reply, Will be doing everything myself so i will save some money there hopefully. E30's look so much better as well that's what really turning me towards it over the E36.

Just need to do a bit of research into everything i need now

Edit: Just say the sticky there, Is there any problem with using an engine that is after 1995?

[ross_jsy]

Well worth going for DanThe's wiring looms (engine and fan control) and he does a ready to use manifold too all at very reasonable prices.

No problem using a post 1995 engine

[darragh791]

Ill give him a pm. Thanks again

[papercutout]

The difference is the EWS I think, possibly also OBD1 vs OBD2 - worth reading up about both. I'm no expert, but re-doing an M50'd E28 atm.