1990 4door S52 is on the way.

[e30gentry]

And so it starts. The car is starting out from 90 325i sedan with a basic stock M20 with a g260 and getting a boost from a OBD1 Converted S52. Completing tearing down and rebuilding and replacing almost everything. Planning on having this on the road in the late fall. Sorry for the lack of pictures will be posting more as i go.
So far the parts and things done:
-2 S52 engines one for extra parts
-Correct oil pan with all needed parts
-M50 intake and throttle body
-All new gaskets for the whole engine
-I have a few harnesses and buying one of a co-worker that he says is converted all ready
-still deciding on what to do for exhaust, maybe tweak some euro headers and go with racelands
-Not sure what to about the brake booster yet
-Still deciding on a clutch flywheel set up as well
-tree house cabs installed
-billy sports with eibach springs and solidish rsm
Almost every thing in the suspension is new or on its way to being new. All the G260 gaskets have already been replaced.
More updates will come along but this is my daily right now so updates will be slow.


IMG_1091 by flyinge30, on Flickr


S52 #2 by flyinge30, on Flickr


S52 #1 by flyinge30, on Flickr


Marie Engine by flyinge30, on Flickr


s52 head by flyinge30, on Flickr


parts by flyinge30, on Flickr

[ttrousdell]

hot chick with hot engine. youre doin it right

[Reckless_Havoc]

Nice start! The S50 is a fun motor. Looks like you're on track for a clean swap.

My suggestion is to just relocate the factory booster over 1/2". It's easy to do and doesn't cost any extra.

Have fun with your swap!

[matias88e30]

u doing it right! just take ur time to do it right.

[e30gentry]

hot chick with hot engine. youre doin it right

Haha trying to teach the wife a thing or two.

[e30gentry]

Nice start! The S50 is a fun motor. Looks like you're on track for a clean swap.

My suggestion is to just relocate the factory booster over 1/2". It's easy to do and doesn't cost any extra.

Have fun with your swap!

This work with ABS cars?

[e30s50dan]

Go with an IX booster,easy swap and has great brake feedback..I have done 2swaps and both IX boosters,e34 res,e34 master cyl..yes there is clearance !

[e30gentry]

In the process of replacing all the gaskets and seals on the bottom end i mean everything. Removed the crank, rods and pistons to inspect bearing and rings and found to be like brand new. Got the oil pick up and oil pan on. A few pics:


engine by flyinge30, on Flickr


0520011806 by flyinge30, on Flickr

[e30s50dan]

Looking good. Oh.. and engine too!!

[Reckless_Havoc]

This work with ABS cars?

Sure does. Nothing changes as far as the brake system goes. You're just simply relocating the booster over a touch. The 24v swap sticky should have info on it.

[ck_taft325is]

Yup. Notching and bumping it over a bit is nice. Note though that this will move the brake pedal a touch to the left (if you're in the driver's seat) and closer to the clutch. If you're like me and happen to drive your car regularly in Gortex Desert treaders, you'll run into some bumping issues.

[Overlord475]

Looks like an awesome start! I got done with my 4dr swap a few months ago!

Check my sig, and feel free to ask questions, as I also went with a G260 trans and retained my stock 325i brake booster.

Oh, and that shop you're working in looks sick!!!! I had a lift, but it was in a buddies shop and it was messy as crap.

[e30gentry]

Swap is on hold for a little bit just bought another four door e30 for my wife and it needs a few things. Picked it up for $600 with a crack free dash and a maplight mirror.


marie's car by flyinge30, on Flickr

[hyperE30]

Very nice dude, love calypso soo jealous. .. I make the wife do work too on her own e30!! That's how's it done

[drumad]

yay, more VA 24v powered e30s!