Conversion Specialist

[Benjibrady]

Hi all,

I know the topic has been covered several times before, but i did a search and couldn't see any threads regarding companies that offer it.

A friend has offered me a m52b28 for £100 (from an e36 so id still have to buy associated conversion components). Has anyone used a reasonably priced garage/specialist for a conversion? There is someone on eBay offering it for circa £1800 but in my eyes that seems extortionate.

Any help appreciated

[age]

danthe on here is our resident m52 guru

[daimlerman]

Basic conversion is about 40 hours work,so multiply that by your chosen garage's hourly rate.


Really,though,given the wealth of knowledge within the zone,any keen diyer/practical car enthusiast type can carry out an M50/52 conversion,I managed it!

[Benjibrady]

Thanks guys. I have the technical ability, however I lack space and a crane.

[daimlerman]

Thanks guys. I have the technical ability, however I lack space and a crane.

Then rent a lock up for a month or two and buy a s/h crane from ebay!

[DanThe]

This one? - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/E36-Engine-Co ... 19f8474324

I see there are no engine bay pictures of an E30 in the advert, just the plug and play E36 stuff.

[Benjibrady]

Yeah that's the one Dan. Perhaps I'm underestimating the amount of work but it seems like a lot?

[DanThe]

As Malcolm stated above, 40 hours work, plus the parts?
If you want a proper job that lasts years rather than weeks you are looking at spending at least £1000 on parts alone

[magpie]

i do these conversions , where are you located ?

[Benjibrady]

Thanks for the advice Dan.


Magpie I'm in Hampshire but would travel.