s52 swap

[mscott]

I'm in the process of finishing up my swap for a 89 325is, which is my track car. As I did research I had a hard time finding out exactly what was needed, since I'm not pro. I thought that i would go over a couple of success we've had through trial and error. I have a ton of pics and I'm going to try and post them up over the next couple of weeks. If anybody needs any specific pics, let me know. My mechanic is an anal SOB, he used to build TMS race cars for several years in the winter. He's documented a ton of details with some custom fabs from the 325ix booster to a creative bracket he made for the oil dip stick and what worked with the shifter carrier. Here's a quick list of info on the car.

5 lug swap from 89 M3
j stock suspension from Turner.
Half cage
IE camber/toe kit
E36 M3 brakes

motor was built for a full time race car. blew a headgasket. mechanic took it apart and found the head studs finger tight. wow was I lucky.

rebuilt head (ported and resurfaced)
rebuilt top end
obd1 conversion
stage 3 race schrick cams
turner stage 3 kit
Vac headgasket MLS
ARP headstud kit
Euro Oil housing
stewart wp
80c thermostate
Turner Pulley Kit

TMS Race Flywheel/Clutch
BW Silicone Intake Boot
akg motormounts
custom software
parker performance guages
318ti radiator
spal push fan 16'
z4 mcoupe shifter
3.73 LSD
ZF tranny
E30 M3 driveshaft
raceland headers

I'm dying to get it on the road.

[Wh33lhop]

How far you on your swap? You may find that the 3.73 is a liiittle short with the 1:1 ZF tranny. Unless you like turning over 4200rpm on the highway. :p

[mscott]

I was a little concerned with the 3.73. I've been instructed to try it on the track before I decided. I will not be doing a lot of highway driving so hopefully it will work.

[rThor432]

It's about time Scott, ha. G has kept me updated and it is moving along very nicely. See you Wednesday (unless I dont).