CR24v Custom M52B30 FTW. New Exhaust, New gearbox and Fan.

[Felix79]

That's a tad harsh Ratch

I always found the sound the m30 made was much more agressive than the m50's , but I guess that could be down to the cat and exhuast systems.

If the engine of a car came from one that had to have a CAT by law and you fit it on an older shell , do you have to keep the CAT in place?

[Dezzy]

No cat needed if the car didn't have one or need one from new. Can everyone stop talking about sh1tty M30's on my thread.

Ffs start an M30 is great thread and I will spam the took out of that.

[Cook318IS]

i'd be rather fucked off if i were you dez with the amount of spam.

Have you managed to get some s52 cams yet?

[DanThe]

He can louvre his bonnet all he wants but an M30 will never be cool

I beg to differ about the m30 comment , because I for one think a Alpina B6 or B6S is a cool way to use the m30.

You can beg all you want, you wont change my opinion

I thought the way alpina used an m30 was a great way to make a car understeer across a corner, but then they did have to settle for something less than an M50/M52 based donk as they weren't about back then

[goosiegander]

Any thoughts on timescale to being ready to go again dude?

Really looking forward to the end result

[Dezzy]

Cook cams are sorted. They are on a boat from the us as we speak.

Goosie
The car is finished really just needs a donk and a clean. 3-4 weeks maybe. Alot depends on how busy Dan is with other stuff.

To be honest the spam is getting on my tits now but the thread will get cleaned at some point.

I too can't wait for The results of my 8 bag spend but at least it will be a better donk now with our changes.

[E30BeemerLad]

I can't wait for the day you turn up in it mate, good times

[Cook318IS]

Cook cams are sorted. They are on a boat from the us as we speak.

Where did you get them from in the end? i need to invest in some soon!

[Dezzy]

Cook cams are sorted. They are on a boat from the us as we speak.

Where did you get them from in the end? i need to invest in some soon!

Put a wanted add on e36coupe matey

[town325i]

Dez what sort of price did you pay for the S52 cams cams? i would mind a set for the M50

[e30topless]

Dezz what shifter linkage did you use with the dirty 6 box ? mine sits too far forward when in first gear and catches the console ?

does yours sit in the middle of the hole ?

[Dezzy]

Near enough for me Steve no catching etc

Z3 shifter E36 bracket M50 gearbox combo

[e30topless]

thought about a Z3 stick , that should cure it

[Dezzy]

Dez what sort of price did you pay for the S52 cams cams? i would mind a set for the M50

£300 seams to be average mate. I am paying £280 when the geezer has them.

[Cook318IS]

Dez what sort of price did you pay for the S52 cams cams? i would mind a set for the M50

£300 seams to be average mate. I am paying £280 when the geezer has them.

Thats a good price imo. Its about £200ish from the USA, then you've got the p+p, import tax and the worry about how it will survive the journey from over the pond!

[town325i]

Dez what sort of price did you pay for the S52 cams cams? i would mind a set for the M50

£300 seams to be average mate. I am paying £280 when the geezer has them.

Thats a good price imo. Its about £200ish from the USA, then you've got the p+p, import tax and the worry about how it will survive the journey from over the pond!

Im lucky on the postage front my uncle lives in America

[E30BeemerLad]

Dezz what shifter linkage did you use with the dirty 6 box ? mine sits too far forward when in first gear and catches the console ?

does yours sit in the middle of the hole ?

I would check the shifter is the right way around Steve. If you know what I mean.

If not, I believe the M50 325 selector rod & alloy cradle are what is needed when using the 24v boxes

[e30topless]

will do Lee, never thought about that,

[Dezzy]

Iirc if the leaver is the wrong way round it is right at the back of the hole. I reckon it would catch going into 4th if it was wrong.

Z3 leaver should sort it Steve. Mine isn't perfectly central but close enough.

[Dezzy]

Just waiting for a donk now. Gave the bay a bit of loving this morning.





Should have lump back in 3 weeks as Dan is away next week. Cams are sold and should have the S52's a week Monday. I love it when a plan comes together.

[Dezzy]

My battery tray is tatty (solid no rust just scanky) is it a massive no no to paint the tray with a satin black hammerite paint to match the M3 battery cover?

My Jimmy Hill is in my mates bodyshop getting a proper job done on it so it won't chip.

[goosiegander]

Sweet!

[E30BeemerLad]

You getting the Jimmy Hill colour coded mate or staying black?

[Dezzy]

Satin black mate.

Just so it looks new and won't chip.

[DanThe]

My battery tray is tatty (solid no rust just scanky) is it a massive no no to paint the tray with a satin black hammerite paint to match the M3 battery cover?

Yes, its a big no no, its that bad its this big.....

[E30BeemerLad]

Whirlpool white FTW

[Dezzy]

I guessed you would say that Dan. Alpine white 1 ftw

[magpie]

Whirlpool white FTW

i like.

beats an indeset touring hands down

[gareth]

Whirlpool white FTW

:.: i like.

beats an indeset touring hands down

Put a M30 in that and you have my car

got to love a car that can be repaired with Tip-Ex

[gareth]

I've just thought... Dez, your engine is slowly morphing into a S52 isn't it?
I'm not sure on the differences but they appear to be very similar

[Dezzy]

Yeh S52B30ish.

They run different managent I think. Dan will know the exact differences but it must be quite simular now.

[gareth]

Most expensive S52 in the world

[Dezzy]

Probs buy a new one off BMW cheaper

[Rav335uk]

Dezzy, want to swap the engine after the rebuild for the Hartges

[B7]

bays looking good. As for the tray, I'd prep it, cure rust it and then blow it in with grey antichip to level it out. Then go over with Alpine.

Good to see you are sticking with this. Hats off to you. I'd have probably torched it by now!