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what do i need
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 10:57 am
by 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
Re: what do i need
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:00 am
by Topblag
I'd start with the wiki.
Re: what do i need
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:56 am
by Speedtouch
Re: what do i need
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 12:19 pm
by 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
Re: what do i need
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 4:54 pm
by joeadams1979
thanks chaps
Re: what do i need
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 4:58 pm
by jimbom30cab
Danthe on here makes many of the bits you need.