It's under way, 91 318is m50

[e30325ic]

Its not like its the first swap I have ever done. We checked every thing we just didnt expect the brakes to lock down. I just thought that the ABS wouldnt work. I just wanted to get the exhaust done and then finish the things that were missing. I am planning on putting an extra fan on it since I plan on running the AC since it worked before pulling the m42.

[e30325ic]

Well I finally got it all back together after a months off for other thing in my busy life. I still need to work out the AC lines, still have a small Power steering leak, but I am driving it around and what a blast. I was able to get the new wheels refinished and new tires mounted. After selling my m42 and buying every thing I needed, Lightweight flywheel, clutch, fleabay headers, new exhaust, new tires and wheels, I spent out of pocket just under $1700. I have springs and shocks that are on the way so it will push it over the $2k mark. Not bad for a fun little car to drive. As promised I here is the pin arrangement that I used. I used an e34 harness since that was the engine that I used. I bought it complete.


New wheels


Close up.

[e30s52]

nice wheels. it would look better if your car was about an inch lower. nice clean looking swap though

[Nelso235]

what wheels are they?

[e30325ic]

Those wheels are Mile Miglia 1000 17X7.5. They were used got them from craigslist for $150 for the set. I painted them graphite and put new tires on them.

Here is an updated photo. New paint and ride height with the IS lip spoiler on it. Just a crappy cellphone pic. Need to do a real photo shoot.

[tg318is]

wow. looks good dude! wheels are wicked. nice swap too!!

[e30325ic]

Thanks I cant believe someone dug this old thread up.

[TexasTerp]

Damn man, I'm lovin those wheels. I LOVE the alpina style look no matter who makes them!

[1mz]

i feel like i just struck gold. :) I'm workin on puttin my harness together atm.

[e30325ic]

i feel like i just struck gold. :) I'm workin on puttin my harness together atm.

I am glad it helps. I wanted to take more pix but I got so busy that I forgot to take some of them.

Here is a pic of the day I brought the car home. Jan1 2008


Here is some pix when the paint work was being done.