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14 years - 1991 325ix, Stroker/5-Speed (N52 swap?)
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Haha, Chris, I read back a little in the thread - I'm totally with you on a list of things that need to be done. My e30 has just been pushed back and forth for the last 14 months - needed a timing belt and I've just been trying to get other things done first.
Now I don't feel so bad about my roof - finally joining the no clear coat club! haha Although my entire cirrus blue roof is silver - no paint left at all. The top of my doors are going south now too. At least I don't feel bad leaving it parked outside now. ;)
Still a gorgeous car, as always! ;)- Sean Hayes
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Originally posted by Sean View PostWait...are you putting an M50/52 into your IX?!
I have been working on a 24v swap for 5 years lol. Original plan was S54, but when i got my E90 land barge i realized i didn't want to ruin the nimbleness of the E30. The S54 is about 150lbs heavier than the N52.. Thats a lot of weight for the front of an ix!
Plans are custom intake (no throttle, no maf), modified cams, solid lifters, headers. Looking for at least a 7500rpm redline, possibly 8k (stock is 7k). There is potential for 300bhp, but it will take some time!
This engine will minimally get a rebuilt head, new seals and rod bearings. Need to check the cylinders to see if a deglaze and re ring is neccesary. Internals will remain pretty stock.
The only unknown now is fabricating the oil pan - i have a plan but i need a talented fabricator.
I did a quick check today and the m20 pilot bearing fits right into the crank, so my 24v getrag will bolt right up. Will use an aluminum single mass flywheel & E34 M5 clutch.
All in all i would like double the power of the stock m20 and less weight. First step is getting it on a stand!
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Originally posted by AndrewBird View PostAbout time!
Gonna be ready for the picnic this year?
Good thing is my wife will want me to finish it so no excuses!
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Originally posted by nando View PostIts not an m50, no. Its an N52B30. Also happens to be the lightest inline 6 ever made by BMW. :-)
I have been working on a 24v swap for 5 years lol. Original plan was S54, but when i got my E90 land barge i realized i didn't want to ruin the nimbleness of the E30. The S54 is about 150lbs heavier than the N52.. Thats a lot of weight for the front of an ix!
Plans are custom intake (no throttle, no maf), modified cams, solid lifters, headers. Looking for at least a 7500rpm redline, possibly 8k (stock is 7k). There is potential for 300bhp, but it will take some time!
This engine will minimally get a rebuilt head, new seals and rod bearings. Need to check the cylinders to see if a deglaze and re ring is neccesary. Internals will remain pretty stock.
The only unknown now is fabricating the oil pan - i have a plan but i need a talented fabricator.
I did a quick check today and the m20 pilot bearing fits right into the crank, so my 24v getrag will bolt right up. Will use an aluminum single mass flywheel & E34 M5 clutch.
All in all i would like double the power of the stock m20 and less weight. First step is getting it on a stand!
That sounds awesome! Looking forward to seeing more!
What will happen to your stroker? I've been considering doing more work to mine, but go back and forth on putting more moeny into my m20 or putting it into a different engine...- Sean Hayes
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are you sure its 150lb lighter apples to apples?89 E30 325is Lachs Silber - currently M20B31, M20B33 in the works, stroked to the hilt...
new build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=317505
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yeah thats why i asked thought you might have better data as idiots are still allowed post garbage data on the internet.
The complexity of these newer engines would scare me wouldn't want anything to go wrong, thats one reason i stuck to the m20 its simple even though agricultural.Last edited by digger; 01-02-2016, 12:02 AM.89 E30 325is Lachs Silber - currently M20B31, M20B33 in the works, stroked to the hilt...
new build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=317505
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