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  • /\/\ III
    Member
    • Nov 2007
    • 80

    #1

    /\/\ iii e30 s52

    Ok, guys, not sure where to start, but I just got my S52...I need help on where to start. AT a minimum, I would like to get the engine started outside the motor...I already got most of the swap parts...will post pics soon.
  • Wh33lhop
    R3V OG
    • Feb 2009
    • 11705

    #2
    You'd like to get the engine started outside the motor?

    Well... good luck with that.
    paint sucks

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    • evil_twin
      R3VLimited
      • Nov 2007
      • 2965

      #3
      It's possible. In HS, we built a crate for the motor, wired everything up, was able to start the motor and let it run open headers

      It's not practical to do it though.
      I got a fender roller now! LMK if you need me to roll your fenders or want to rent the tool from me locally.

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      • RoadHazard
        Advanced Member
        • Sep 2007
        • 163

        #4
        I can see how it's done. It's doable. The tricky part will be fuel but it's not too bad.
        90 E30 S50B30
        http://www.fquick.com/roadhazard/

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        • matt
          No R3VLimiter
          • Oct 2003
          • 3731

          #5
          Doable but stupid. Just put it in a car.

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          • MattM
            E30 Modder
            • Apr 2009
            • 931

            #6
            i frequently will run SBC's and BBC's out side of their applications(marine or auto) It is very easy to do on a carbureted engine, and with about 3 wires and a jerry can you can run one. These engines are a little tricker because you are going to need a fuel pump in the system. if you can get a working fuel pump system going, then its really only a case of touching wires to the battery to get the engine running.


            Full Build Thread Here

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            • Van Westervelt
              R3V OG
              • May 2006
              • 9365

              #7
              Be careful, cus you just might accidentally ................. the whole motor.
              sigpic

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              • george graves
                I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
                • Oct 2003
                • 19986

                #8
                I could tell by the title there was going to be a little bit of 'tard in this thread.
                Originally posted by Matt-B
                hey does anyone know anyone who gets upset and makes electronics?

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                • ACHTUNG
                  R3VLimited
                  • May 2005
                  • 2397

                  #9
                  Originally posted by george graves
                  I could tell by the title there was going to be a little bit of 'tard in this thread.
                  Ha! so true.
                  1989 US E30 Cammed S52
                  Under Construction: 1983 Euro E28 Cammed LQ9/LS3 Heads/Jakeb E28 LSx Kit

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                  • /\/\ III
                    Member
                    • Nov 2007
                    • 80

                    #10
                    the title offends you...ha..that is funny, what were you expecting, a finished product...like the quotes by the way,...

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                    • MR 325
                      Moderator
                      • Oct 2003
                      • 37827

                      #11
                      Read this forum, then read it again... Then some more reading.

                      Install engine in to car. Drive car.
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                      Classic BMW Specialists
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                      • Wh33lhop
                        R3V OG
                        • Feb 2009
                        • 11705

                        #12
                        Originally posted by evil_twin
                        It's possible. In HS, we built a crate for the motor, wired everything up, was able to start the motor and let it run open headers

                        It's not practical to do it though.
                        Right, but what about starting the engine outside the motor?
                        paint sucks

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                        • Fusion
                          No R3VLimiter
                          • Nov 2009
                          • 3658

                          #13
                          What came first? The motor inside the engine, or the engine inside the motor?
                          Mindfuck material.

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                          • Wh33lhop
                            R3V OG
                            • Feb 2009
                            • 11705

                            #14
                            The world may never know.
                            paint sucks

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                            • RoadHazard
                              Advanced Member
                              • Sep 2007
                              • 163

                              #15
                              Didn't notice that LOL
                              90 E30 S50B30
                              http://www.fquick.com/roadhazard/

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