2.5 m50 non vanos

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Paulcl09
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Post Wed Jul 16, 2014 8:22 am

Hi all I know this has been asked a million times but would some kindly tell me everything I need to put my 2.5 m50 in my g reg 320i. So far I have e36 328 gear box. 2.5 m50 engine with loom and the sump from the 5 series. I wanna do it next month but will only have one week to do it.
What prop and diff do I need can I use my standard diff for now
Can the e30 rad be used.
What's the easiest break servo to use.
I understand I need the mod for the steering rack so the manifold clears it.
What engine and gearbox mounts.
I also need the ecu for the 2.5 but I don't know what year of car it came from if I get one with the immobiliser deleted is it just plug and play.

Any help or info will greatly appreciated as I need to get all the parts before I start.

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Post Wed Jul 16, 2014 3:09 pm

Have you got the oil pick up pipe also?

You need a low ratio diff,

an E36 328i prop, with an E30 center bearing,

a servo from a clio (plastic winged type)

Bigger radiators are always best,

you need to "mod" the manifold not the steering linkage,

you'll also need the ecu from a non vanos engined car, (which I have for sale if you need one)

and obviously the wiring will need to be sorted, if your not capable or want it done the easy way,
P.M Danthe on here and he can sort you out with a "plug and play" wiring loom.
M50 Turbo!!! :o I shall say no more :D
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Post Wed Jul 16, 2014 3:25 pm

///M aurice
ECU Upgrade EPROM Chips, £40 posted within the UK. Note these are not Zone chips.
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Post Wed Jul 16, 2014 4:48 pm

craigieeb wrote:Have you got the oil pick up pipe also?

You need a low ratio diff,

an E36 328i prop, with an E30 center bearing,

a servo from a clio (plastic winged type)

Bigger radiators are always best,

you need to "mod" the manifold not the steering linkage,

you'll also need the ecu from a non vanos engined car, (which I have for sale if you need one)

and obviously the wiring will need to be sorted, if your not capable or want it done the easy way,
P.M Danthe on here and he can sort you out with a "plug and play" wiring loom.
Ok thankyou very much I have the pick up also.

Cheers