what do i need

[joeadams1979]

Hiya chaps ive just brought a cat d e36 m3 and what to swap the s50 into my e30 besides the engine box out of the e36 what else would i need to carry out the swap and would a normal garage be able to carry it out. Or would it be better suited to find a specialist and what sort of budge am i looking at on the swap and additional parts

[Topblag]

I'd start with the wiki.

[Speedtouch]

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/index.php/S5x

[jmc330i]

The wiki isn't great for S50 swap info. Best bet is to search through this S50 engine swap section of the forum as all the info is there.

This is a copy from another thread of the basics needed...

The list of parts is endless!!!! a whole e36 m3 is the best place to start, and then..... e28 m5 or AKG engine mounts, a brake servo solution, a oil cooler solution, various bmw water hoses, a e34 sump, pick up and dipstick, a e36 328 or custom prop (depending on the gearbox you use), and a custom manifold, and a mate who is a wiring legend. you dont need a unlocked ecu, a pre EWS is a option or most peolpe just wire up the EWS using parts from the e36. this is just what i can think of on the spot, there is plenty more!!! do a serch to find the rest

And a build thread using an S50B32...
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... highlight=


If you can't diy the conversion, find someone (either a conversion specialist or even a trusted Zoner) who has done them before. I wouldn't let a 'normal' garage have a go at it

[joeadams1979]

thanks chaps

[jimbom30cab]

Danthe on here makes many of the bits you need.