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

[Overlord475]

Hey guys,

I have the opritunity to have at a 1995 E36 M3.

Looking to do a 24v swap into my E30.

What should I grab off the car?

Engine
Harness
ECU
Trans
Etc...

I know that I need an E34 525i oil pain and other bits and peices from other cars.

Just wondering what all I should pull from this E36

Thanks guys!

[phreshkid]

2 door or 4 door? Did they even make 4 door s50 m3s?
Grab the driveshaft too if it's a coupe.

[nrubenstein]

Grab the driveshaft, but you'll need a 6-bolt (Z3) flange to use it.

[Overlord475]

Grab the driveshaft, but you'll need a 6-bolt (Z3) flange to use it.

A Z3 flange for what? The LSD?

The trans is a 3 bolt and the LSD is a 4.

The length will work for an E30 though. I've read that most people use either an E30 M3, 87-88 325e, or 96-98 E36 328 drive-shafts with the M3 ZF trans.

[e30s50dan]

rad !?

[Chistakoff]

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

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

[Overlord475]

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

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

Ya, I found that the other day! Great right up.

PM sent

[Chistakoff]

Yes sir it is..

[herlsy]

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

[StereoInstaller1]

EWS/Key

[Mike The Bavarian]

the whole car. then part it after.

[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.

[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

[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

[StereoInstaller1]

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

BTW, welcome to R3V!