1995 e34 m50tu

[Lair]

I wasn't there... you didn't steal my car did you?

You should let me know when you're in ATL, we should hang out. I will tell you all about M50 swapping.

I stole someone else's car. She was pretty cool for an old lady, but thought the car was worthless. (Anyone who's past my age is old.)

This was a spur of the moment banzai trip. I'vbe been working on the car's PO for a week or so, and she called me Wednesday night and said she was ready to sell. I didn't want to waste any time getting it. I found it in the ATL Craigslist, but I wasn't the only player.

I couldn't waste any time yesterday, though. Aimee went with me, and she gets cranky if she's in the car for longer than 5 or 6 hours.

I doubt she would find swap stories entertaining.

[matt]

I wasn't there... you didn't steal my car did you?

You should let me know when you're in ATL, we should hang out. I will tell you all about M50 swapping.

[Lair]

No, a 24V e30 is a much easier swap than an LS1.

I am a good salesperson, and I have all those answers, but I am not selling anything here.

I gave you the finger as I passed by Techwood with my stolen car yesterday.

[matt]

No, a 24V e30 is a much easier swap than an LS1.

I am a good salesperson, and I have all those answers, but I am not selling anything here.

[Lair]

Thanks for the answers. I just wanted to know if they're a close enough match to justify digging for more info.

I might as well do an LS1 swap.

[JGood]

I don't know. That's why I asked.

Will my flywheel, clutch & PP bolt on to an E34 M50 crank?

Does the 318 5-speed have the same bellhousing & bolt pattern as the M50 block?

Will my mounts work, or do I need some off a 1972 tii?

Is the 318 radiator large enough to cool the M50?

I have so many questions, and so little time. A good salesman would have these answers. :)

there is an entire forum devoted to answering your questions. there is a 60 page thread that covers the basics. The answer to all of your questions is no. If you check out that forum, you will learn and be able to answer your questions, there's a lot of good info there.

[Lair]

I don't know. That's why I asked.

Will my flywheel, clutch & PP bolt on to an E34 M50 crank?

Does the 318 5-speed have the same bellhousing & bolt pattern as the M50 block?

Will my mounts work, or do I need some off a 1972 tii?

Is the 318 radiator large enough to cool the M50?

I have so many questions, and so little time. A good salesman would have these answers. :)

[JGood]

Anybody have any definitive answers? I'm local, and I have cash.

Well, you may want to check out the entire M50 forum devoted to those who have installed this engine in an e30.

You have a 4 cylinder e30 and you are asking if a 6 cylinder engine from an e34 will "drop in". Come on. Do you think it's going to bolt right up and the wire harnesses will snap right together?

[Lair]

sort of.

Anybody have any definitive answers? I'm local, and I have cash.

[e30devo]

Will this drop in to my 5-speed '91 318ic?

sort of.

[Lair]

The slush box in my '95 525ia has died. I have had the car for two years and it has always preformed well. Used Valvoline SynPower every 5k miles. Other than that an m50 has no maintainence. I will include a valve cover gasket, but it currently does not leak.

175k miles, runs perfectly, will come with accessories and since it is from an e34 it is pretty much ready to drop in. Will come with computer, but the chip has EWS so you have to either find a <95 chip or upgrade to a Turner or something- no biggy.

Comes from an automatic so no flywheel, just reuse your e30 parts.

$750, add $100 and you get m52 manifolds as well.


If no one buys this it is going into my '75 2002...

Will this drop in to my 5-speed '91 318ic?

[SchnellerVert]

Jean you live in California there has to be a million 525i's out there.

[chuck90m3]

so is the engine out yet Kyle? when can i pick it up?

[kylebes1]

I hate you :hitler:

Do you hate me?

It is still for sale, Chuck wants it, but who gets here first gets it... unless Luke pulls through

[Jean]

I hate you :hitler: