S50/S52 swap... is it worth it?

[mohamadr89]

if you want, you can throw headstuds and a gasket on it for cheap and be good for a while. depends on what kinda boost you wanna run.

after i install my s50 i would like to slap a turbo on there. so all i really need to do is change the gaskets and stuff and i'll be good?

[xwill112x]

after i install my s50 i would like to slap a turbo on their. so all i really need to do is change the gaskets and stuff and i'll be good?

it depends on the the amount of boost you wanna run.

[gkobez]

Where are you guys getting s52 cams? The only ones I found was from Turner and they wanted $1200.

[mohamadr89]

it depends on the the amount of boost you wanna run.

idk lets say for ex 15 to 20 psi lol

[phreshkid]

How many miles?

137k miles on the s50 engine. Well taken care of however. I'm contemplating selling my complete obd1 m52/zf with 61k miles for $1700 and dropping this one in.

Hey! I'm in sac and I didn't start my s50 swap yet but I would like to see how it will be. Maybe we can meet up one day so I can try it out. Pm me thanks
-moe

lol no dude you pm me. You want to see it, come and see it.

[xwill112x]

i was told by a reputable tuner that 11psi on a nvm50 was 400ish whp... that said.. 15-20 psi..yeaa your gonna need low comp. pistons and strong rods lol

[mohamadr89]

Where are you guys getting s52 cams? The only ones I found was from Turner and they wanted $1200.

you can find them at bavarian auto recycling here in sacramento. i know for sure they will be a lot cheaper than that.

[lolcantturn]

wouldnt u have to spend a lot of money building that motor so it can handle the forced induction???

Non Vanos M50 is tough as shit.

[mohamadr89]

Non Vanos M50 is tough as shit.

but i have a s50 not a nvm50. s50s are tougher arent they?

[mohamadr89]

i was told by a reputable tuner that 11psi on a nvm50 was 400ish whp... that said.. 15-20 psi..yeaa your gonna need low comp. pistons and strong rods lol

okay last questions lol sorry im picking your brain. how about 11psi on a s50? cant they take more than a nvm50? and what is the difference between vanos and non vanos?

[phreshkid]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't m50nv have dual valve springs while all other vanos m5x/s5x motors do not?

[mohamadr89]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't m50nv have dual valve springs while all other vanos m5x/s5x motors do not?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VANOS

[e30lyf]

i might sell my s50 if your serious and i'm socal. TNG (Armen) he can install for you. if you want a quality job NOT quantity.

[HarryPotter]

I have a m50 turbo 500 hp fun. Misinformation runs rampant.

[matthugie]

I'm in almost the exact same spot, and I can tell you 2500 for labor is waaaay too much. As for whether it's worth it, I have no doubts (even though my swap probably won't be done for another 2 months).