Swap starting with full S50 M3; what should I pull?

[Overlord475]

Sorry guys... Went a different direction and bought a fully rebuilt moded S50 with all the E30 swap stuff already installed. E32 oil pan, pre-wired harness, ecu, etc...

[e30s50dan]

window switches

[surebimmer]

How do the door panels look in the e36. Those are worth all most more then a swap.

[Chistakoff]

a short break from my usual sarcasm, that is why you couldn't tell. This place is my life...but yeah, seriously, welcome.

Luke

Hey man no hard feelings..I may be new to the e30 scene but I am learning..just correct me I am wrong that's all I ask..BTW im going to pm you with a question or two about my project.

[StereoInstaller1]

Well funny thing is I am actually in the process of writing all.this stuff down that will mesh together to complete the swap. I am going to correct a lot of questions around here all in one thread. But its a process with so much information.

Thanks for the warm welcome not sure if it was sarcasm though.

a short break from my usual sarcasm, that is why you couldn't tell. This place is my life...but yeah, seriously, welcome.

Luke

[Chistakoff]

This is a thread on some custom braces that were made..should be pretty easy if you have a welder or a good friend that will hook you up..

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=83534

[Chistakoff]

There is so much info on this swap now, compared to 5 years ago when I started learning...

BTW, welcome to R3V!

Well funny thing is I am actually in the process of writing all.this stuff down that will mesh together to complete the swap. I am going to correct a lot of questions around here all in one thread. But its a process with so much information.

Thanks for the warm welcome not sure if it was sarcasm though.

[Overlord475]

Who's selling the pre-made trans brace?

[StereoInstaller1]

There is so much info on this swap now, compared to 5 years ago when I started learning...

BTW, welcome to R3V!

[Chistakoff]

I disagree with LOTS of stuff on this site. For example, a 944 booster gives you the same clearance and feel like stock, far better choice. Also, since we now can buy a pre-made tranny brace, that part of the equation is moot.

Agreed with the 944 booster and Iposted it for a reference to assure they can get a lot of the little.stuff out the way also

[Overlord475]

Decided to go with a different set up.

Here's what I got:

S50US 3.0L M3 Engine w/ 70k miles (overhauled)
- New main and rod bearings
- All new timing components
- Rebuilt Cylinder head
- Rebuilt Vanos Unit
- New Belts, Tensioner
- Spark Plugs, coil pack connectors, and coil packs
- E34 oil pump, pan and dip stick
- New gaskets and seals
- New Water Pump, Thermostat, Metal Water Neck
- Euro Oil Filter Housing with Oil Cooler, AN-8 Lines, and Oil Cooler
- New Air Flow Meter
- All New Sensors
- E30 Gauge temp, E36 FI temp, O2 sensor
- Custom E30 S50 Wiring Harness
- Wiring harness is configured for your E30, Plug and Play, All connections labeled for easy install
- 16" Cooling fan
- Stainless Steel Headers
- E36 Throttle Cable
- E28 Engine Mounts
- Coolant Hoses
- Light weight single mass Flywheel, with new clutch kit

The only things I need to finish it out it:
- 325ix brake booster or modified E21 320i
- exhaust from headers back

[StereoInstaller1]

http://www.rmeuropean.com/bmw-e30-m50-swap.aspx

This will have all the information to do your swap..pm me with more questions

I disagree with LOTS of stuff on this site. For example, a 944 booster gives you the same clearance and feel like stock, far better choice. Also, since we now can buy a pre-made tranny brace, that part of the equation is moot.

[Mike The Bavarian]

the whole car. then part it after.

[StereoInstaller1]

EWS/Key

[herlsy]

Might as well grab the steering rack while you're at it.