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

[mohamadr89]

i heard the swap is well worth it, so i just purchased a wrecked 95' m3 with a good motor and almost all the parts i need. i didnt start the swap yet but its going to get started soon. all i need to do is the swap and suspension then i'll be a happy camper lol. goodluck with whatever you decide. btw, the m3 only cost me $2250

[5ickride]

Do it! You will be amazed!!! I miss mine so bad :(

[Bimmerman325i]

I don't have a garage, I work full time at a car dealership, and I just don't have the skill. I'm trying to just get my car to feel a lot more reliable and more power. I have my new wheels, ( I could use suspension ), paint is ok, so now it's the engine.



Haha I hear ya, S50 is a lot more powerful than an m20 huh? I want to do intake and software and get about 300hp out of my e30... that's my big goal.

For an S50 to get 300hp, you need to do full 3.5" MAF, Intake/intake boot, 24lb injectors, cams, headers and full exhaust, and a tune for all that.

Or swap in (and obd1 convert) an S52, do M50 manifold, headers/exhaust, a CAI, and pullies and make the same power.

What is your budget? Do you have friends with garages where you can work/do the swap?

[Suspence]

Do it yourself, and use ~$1000 of that labor cost for good quality new wear parts.

For the record, I've read that TNG has done 24v swaps for about $1300 in labor.

I don't have a garage, I work full time at a car dealership, and I just don't have the skill. I'm trying to just get my car to feel a lot more reliable and more power. I have my new wheels, ( I could use suspension ), paint is ok, so now it's the engine.

so worth it. I love my S50'd car. But now i have the mod bug like never before.

Haha I hear ya, S50 is a lot more powerful than an m20 huh? I want to do intake and software and get about 300hp out of my e30... that's my big goal.

[Luis325]

Man im doing it right now and its not that expensive or difficult to do...

[Joe G]

so worth it. I love my S50'd car. But now i have the mod bug like never before.

[Farbin Kaiber]

Do it yourself, and use ~$1000 of that labor cost for good quality new wear parts.

For the record, I've read that TNG has done 24v swaps for about $1300 in labor.

[Suspence]

I just had an offer from a buddy at a shop that would do a full swap for me at around 2,500 bucks. I would need to supply the motor, tranny and a few other small things. This a good deal?

My current M20 is on it's last legs, not sure what I'll do but I plan on saving up for awhile.

Is the swap worth it? Is it that much more fun?