MIKe30's 11:1 cammed OBD2 s52 build

[MIKe30]

Thanks guys, but was only asking about the alignment tool since I had forgotten to add it to the first order. Was going to add it to this second order I just placed, but took it off since pelican was going to charge me shipping on it because it was coming from a different warehouse - even though my total was $300+ (with stated free shipping anything $75+). The $3 extra dollars isnt a big deal but its the damn point. I'm going to call monday and have them include it with free shipping or I'll just get it somewhere else.

Anyway, bought this last night, should be here friday. Then again, of the 4 packages that were supposed to arrive this past thursday the 2nd, only 3 arrived - last will show up monday. The list:

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07-11-9-901-023-M9

Pressure Plate Bolt, BMW E30 All, (1992-99), Each
Brand: Genuine BMW

6

$1.00

$6.00

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11-28-1-469-266-M21

Belt for Alternator/Water Pump, 6K X 1555, 325i/is/iC (from 09/91), 323i/is/iC (1996-99), 328i/is/iC (1996-99), M3 (1995-99), Each. Supercedes 11-28-1-437-929
Brand: Contitech

1

$15.25

$15.25

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11-51-7-527-799-M58

Water Pump (uses plastic impeller), 323i/is/iC (1998-99), 325i/is/iC (1992-95), 328i/is/iC (1996-99), M3 (1995-99), Each
Brand: OEM

1

$82.00

$82.00

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11-53-1-466-174-75-M2

Thermostat, 75 Degrees, 525i (With M20 Engine)(1989-90), 535i (1989-92), 325/e/es/i/is/iC,iX (9/85-91)

1

$25.50

$25.50

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11-53-1-722-531-M200

Thermostat Cover - Aluminum (also use one 11-53-1-740-437-M17 gasket), 525i Sedan/Touring (With M50 Engine, 1991-95)
Brand: MTC

1

$10.75

$10.75

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17-11-1-469-176-M6

Radiator, For Cars With Manual Trans, 318i/is/iC (1991)
Brand: Behr

1

$157.25

$157.25

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17-11-1-742-232-M148

Radiator Cap, 318i/is/iC (1991), 325/i/is/iC/iX (09/87-91)
Brand: Reutter

1

$12.25

$12.25

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23-71-1-175-939-M61

Transmission Mount, Manual, (2 per car, sold per each) 325/e/es/i/is/iC/iX (thru 1991), Each
Brand: Meistersatz

2

$7.25

$14.50

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33-11-1-210-405-M9

Gasket for Differential Cover, BMW E30 325/e/es/i/is/iC/iX, M3, Each
Brand: Genuine BMW

1

$3.00

$3.00

Shipping Method:Ground Delivery
Subtotal:$326.50Shipping:$0.00Taxes:No Taxes Charged Total price:$326.50

It was. I had magnificent TQ and more than acceptable whp considering I was running the stock headers, which choke out my engine a bit when it comes to ultimate high RPM power, but the bigger TQ number suited my E36 better as it was only street driven.

Great thread. Subscribed. Good luck with the build.

Ha, finally over here eh? Thanks for the GL wises. Was going to go with euro headers, but decided I will go with wrapped ebay headers and call it a day. I dont want to get into the subframe chopping/notching/welding/etc/etc. Besides, wallet is taking a BEATING :(

Front 5-lug struts and wheels are on, right now has old rotors and no brakes - looks like they will be getting redone tomorrow and on by tomorrow night hopefully. Began removing rear trailing arms to swap in the M one's, but rear axle nuts are being stubborn even with 30mm socket. Think I need a 6pt. Think I'm just going to remove axles from diff and of the 4 axles I have on 3 sets of trailing arms, see which two I can get off later and put them on the M arms. Rear rotors/brakes are in, will have calipers when I get the others done. Ball is finally getting rolling.

[C-T]

CMT on bf.c said his was spot on after the re-flash, his dyno's appeared to support that too.

It was. I had magnificent TQ and more than acceptable whp considering I was running the stock headers, which choke out my engine a bit when it comes to ultimate high RPM power, but the bigger TQ number suited my E36 better as it was only street driven.

Great thread. Subscribed. Good luck with the build.

[z31maniac]

That and alignment tools are cheap. I had a local shop custom build a clutch for the M20 flywheel, I think they charged me $4.95 for the alignment tool?

[dude8383]

you can use a socket too. very easy.

yeh, when i did my m20 flywheel swap on my m42 i used two sockets and electrical tape :)

after that experience i promised myself that i would never do a clutch job without one, the alignment tool makes it MUCH easier.

shit if you can't get one, i can lend it to you.

[2002maniac]

I've done it without the tool. Just feel around the sides of the clutch/flywheel setup to feel the placement of the clutch disc. There should be three places that will let you feel the disc, so with that info you should be able to get the clutch disc lined up.

It is easier to just use the tool though.

Erik

you can use a socket too. very easy.

[MIKe30]

i don't smoke. i hated that headliner too and the cig burns next to the ashtray.

Ha, guess that stuff's been there forever! Yea cig burns bother me too, but all will be taken care of in time. First things first I need to make it something more than a fred flintstone mobile.

[bmws50b30]

Thanks brother. I would've just sold my daily and thrown an m50 in the alpine and made that my daily. But now I'm more than happy to keep the alpine as the weekend beast :p

thanks again for taking such good care of the damn thing when you had it. No thanks for smoking in it tho :down: now the headliner needs to be sprayed!

i don't smoke. i hated that headliner too and the cig burns next to the ashtray.

[erik325i]

really need a clutch alignment tool? Forgot to add this, really a big pita without it or not so much?

I've done it without the tool. Just feel around the sides of the clutch/flywheel setup to feel the placement of the clutch disc. There should be three places that will let you feel the disc, so with that info you should be able to get the clutch disc lined up.

It is easier to just use the tool though.

Erik

[MIKe30]

Stay on course!

Spent all day checking out that m3 yesterday, NY HAS TRAFFIC EVERYWHERE WTF! Anyway, thing was a little beat up. Definately had been resprayed, panels dont line up, and now that I think of it, I should have been more pist while i was there since I asked him this shit over the phone and he lied.

Headliner was missing, suspension already butchered - had e36 m3 front struts for "bigger brakes y0." I wanted something more original. Would gladly take my alpine 325is for the swap over that.

if i had the money i'd buy my alpine back. looks like an awesome build.

Thanks brother. I would've just sold my daily and thrown an m50 in the alpine and made that my daily. But now I'm more than happy to keep the alpine as the weekend beast :p

thanks again for taking such good care of the damn thing when you had it. No thanks for smoking in it tho :down: now the headliner needs to be sprayed!

[bmws50b30]

if i had the money i'd buy my alpine back. looks like an awesome build.

[z31maniac]

Stay on course!

[MIKe30]

Was saying this whole project better be worth it. Do I scrap these plans and throw the motor into an e30m3 shell that's nearby? Supposedly it's clean but the guy was too lazy to send me better/clearer pics. Kinda feel wierd though throwing an s52 and not a euro s50 into an M. Keep the alpine, or shoot for the M if it's clean?

[z31maniac]

Did not realize they were M calipers! Can you even buy rebuilt M calipers?

I would think you'd just have to do it yourself.

[Van Westervelt]

Nah, e30 m3 calipers are a bit more coin (few hundred). I have rebuilt a couple sets, and it is worth it.

[MIKe30]

Pilot bearing is to match the input shaft on your tranny, so you are good there.

The throwout bearing release arms are usually fine unless you see a visual abnormality or problem. Only had to replace one before, and it was bent due to an exploded bearing.

You do need a clutch alignment tool.

Thanks brother, I will see if any of my boys have one, if not I'm going to have to call quick to see if they can add it to my order.

Mike, I'll just throw this out there. For the time being I'm just going to buy rebuilt calipers from BMA, they are rebuilt and painted silver for $40 + core, but you get your core back when you send your's back.

To me that is too cheap to fuck with rebuilding.

Thanks for the heads up. All the brake parts I mentioned are for e30 m3 parts. Still $40ea? Usually price goes way up anytime there is a 'M' in the part description :(

This car better be worth it!