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    back in the e30 game some swap questions with pics!

    Whats up everyone i just recently a good e30 project. I sold my e30 last year and miss the hell out of it despite owning a e36 m3 its just not the same. Anyways i ended up with a 89 325is and a 95 525i(5 sp swap car). m50 is already pulled out as you can see and i already got e36 motor mount arms, e28 m5 mounts , e21 trans mounts. My questions are since this motor is out of 5 series what other odds and ends off a 3 series do i need? i've searched and i cant really find anything regarding a m50 out of a 5er. also im assuming the engine wiring harness is the same out of the 5 as a e36 3 correct? it was running a silver label 413 and i plan ews delete chipping it or running a red label. ill be using the trans thats attached to m50 ive been told this will bolt right up to the late e30 driveshaft? thanks for the help im glad to be back and im sure ill have many more questions check out some pics!









    the fleet

    #2
    good luck! all your assumptions sounds just about right. the e34 engine harness is slightly shorter than the e36 harness, but it's not a big deal

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      #3
      ok so far i got the engine arms ordered m5 mounts ordered e21 trans mounts ordered now need a brake booster...

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        #4
        im working on same engine swap..do yourself a favor,if you disconnect any of the engine harness,LABEL THEM !
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          #5
          Originally posted by e30s50dan View Post
          im working on same engine swap..do yourself a favor,if you disconnect any of the engine harness,LABEL THEM !
          That's like Wiring Harnesses 101, lol.

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            #6
            What transmission is that? You might need a manuel e36 drive shaft with the 4 bolt rear.

            You will have to modify the lower part of those header to make them fit, I just bought ebay ones.

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              #7
              i think ima go with ebayers itsa getrag250 3 bolt i was told itll work with the late e30 shaft if not e36 it is!

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                #8
                Originally posted by beamer203 View Post
                i think ima go with ebayers itsa getrag250 3 bolt i was told itll work with the late e30 shaft if not e36 it is!
                its a getrag 250, you are going to need a e36 5speed non m3 drive shaft for it.
                looking for a e30m50 swap harness adapter pm me $150 shipped
                email nitroman12@gmail.com

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