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engine mounts/exhaust maifold

Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 3:47 pm
by etouring
Hi all, Im almost done with my m52 conversion, last problem im having is what engine mounts to use can't seem to find the right ones. dose anyone know of a branch exhaust that fits for the conversion?

Re: engine mounts/exhaust maifold

Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 6:01 pm
by ross_jsy
There are several options for engine mounts. E34 m5 mounts are a popular choice but I recommend AKG ones if you are planning any track time.

DanThe sells m52 manifolds converted to fit at a very reasonable price.

Re: engine mounts/exhaust maifold

Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 6:18 pm
by jmc330i
E28 M5 mounts I thought?? That's what's used on the S50 and mounting that should be the same as M50.

Re: engine mounts/exhaust maifold

Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 6:22 pm
by ross_jsy
Sorry that's what I meant, just been browsing e34's!

Re: engine mounts/exhaust maifold

Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 6:41 pm
by jmc330i
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Re: engine mounts/exhaust maifold

Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 10:32 pm
by etouring
thanks I'v got the mounts sorted! Do I need to pm DanThe for info? iv got he two tubular maifolds that came with the m52. I was hoping for thomething like this.


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Re: engine mounts/exhaust maifold

Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 7:09 am
by E30-Doc
It has been done like that, but it is very expensive and needs to be custom... unfortunately the ones that came with your m52 are unlikely to fit due to the reduced space and steering UJ

Re: engine mounts/exhaust maifold

Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 8:36 am
by DanThe
M52 exhaust manifold pics/info here - http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... 31#2378431

Send me a pm if your interested 8)

Re: engine mounts/exhaust maifold

Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 1:04 pm
by ross_jsy
Fritz bitz make a tubular manifold but I don't think the cost vs power increase is worth it. Modified m52 ones flow well.

Re: engine mounts/exhaust maifold

Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 10:55 pm
by etouring
Thanks for the advice I going to give up on the branch. It was more for the sound, not much beats a straight 6 on noise.

Re: engine mounts/exhaust maifold

Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 5:11 pm
by Nas80
You can fot a s50 tubular from the m3 straight on. Tubular manifolds dont give muchextra power but they look awesome!

Re: engine mounts/exhaust maifold

Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 5:20 pm
by jmc330i
Nas80 wrote:You can fot a s50 tubular from the m3 straight on. Tubular manifolds dont give muchextra power but they look awesome!
They will bolt straight on in an E36, but not in an E30.
Not to mention the port size difference between M52 and S50 - the large step from head to manifold will do sod all for the M52.

Re: engine mounts/exhaust maifold

Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 11:33 am
by Nas80
ah didn't know that.