New Idea!

[dougsic]

well i would love a write up it would make my swap alot easier. i have a extra bracket i can use so i would have not real down time. quick question did you use the e21 tranny mounts with the metal cup like from akg?

Well, I used the e21 mounts but didn't put them in metal cups. I thought about it and could, but in my case my car is a convertible and since it's my street car, it won't see any track time.

I'll try to get the write-up done this weekend.

[EtaSport]

All right, I will make a few of them.

For my s50, I used green e28 M5 motor mounts on both sides of the engine and green e21 transmission mounts.

Not only did I raise the height of the drivers side of the tranny support, I cut the passenger side to give me the needed angle.

If someone wants me to make a support for them, I think I will need to know what engine mounts you are using and what transmission mounts you want to use.

I am planning a step by step write-up on how I fabricated the transmission mount. I have the pictures but little time lately to put it all together.

Let me know.

Doug

more swapped maryland guys coming out of the woodwork.

[streetknight]

well i would love a write up it would make my swap alot easier. i have a extra bracket i can use so i would have not real down time. quick question did you use the e21 tranny mounts with the metal cup like from akg?

[dougsic]

All right, I will make a few of them.

For my s50, I used green e28 M5 motor mounts on both sides of the engine and green e21 transmission mounts.

Not only did I raise the height of the drivers side of the tranny support, I cut the passenger side to give me the needed angle.

If someone wants me to make a support for them, I think I will need to know what engine mounts you are using and what transmission mounts you want to use.

I am planning a step by step write-up on how I fabricated the transmission mount. I have the pictures but little time lately to put it all together.

Let me know.

Doug

[Lof8]

ttt Anyone with experience, please help us out with what you did for the Getrag 260 tranny mount.

[Drew325is]

Why do you guys want a custom bracket so badly when a combination of OEM mounts on the stock bracket will work? Just ask Trent...

I'd be keen to learn more about this. I don't know who Trent is though????

[BigD]

Why do you guys want a custom bracket so badly when a combination of OEM mounts on the stock bracket will work? Just ask Trent...

[Lof8]

it would be nice if someone could produce these mounts.;)

[rede30]

I recently modified my bracket and it came out pretty well. I modified both the left and right sides as it should be done. I'm using 320i mounts as they are stronger, though I doubt it really matters.

I have a writeup with pictures explaining the procedures but I don't know how to post pics.

If someone is local to Aberdeen Maryland, I have a lift and they are welcome to check it out. Or if someone will help with the pics?

If, after viewing my support bracket, there is interest, I'd be willing to make a few of them for a very reasonable fee.

FWIW the tools I used to make mine included:

Cutoff tool
Drill press
Belt sander
Bead blaster
Mig welder
Tig welder
Plasma cutter
Large band saw
Large metal brake
Milling machine
Eastwood powdercoat gun

In hindsight, I wouldn't need the mill and probably wouldn't use the plasma cutter.

I'd prefer that someone see mine in person. Anyone?

I am sure there will be enough people interested to make it worth your time. For the pictures just click on the gallery tab on your screen and click upload pictures. Once you have the pictures uploaded go to your picture and copy the image tag....[/img]idsjfidsnjifsf[img]...(this thing) and put it into any thread.

[dougsic]

I recently modified my bracket and it came out pretty well. I modified both the left and right sides as it should be done. I'm using 320i mounts as they are stronger, though I doubt it really matters.

I have a writeup with pictures explaining the procedures but I don't know how to post pics.

If someone is local to Aberdeen Maryland, I have a lift and they are welcome to check it out. Or if someone will help with the pics?

If, after viewing my support bracket, there is interest, I'd be willing to make a few of them for a very reasonable fee.

FWIW the tools I used to make mine included:

Cutoff tool
Drill press
Belt sander
Bead blaster
Mig welder
Tig welder
Plasma cutter
Large band saw
Large metal brake
Milling machine
Eastwood powdercoat gun

In hindsight, I wouldn't need the mill and probably wouldn't use the plasma cutter.

I'd prefer that someone see mine in person. Anyone?

[Beej '86 325es]

This thread was resurrected from very long ago, I dont think anyone is making any. I do agree that someone should approach a big company such as zionsville, akg, or treehouse and give them this idea.

It'll probably be a while, since my engine is still being built. But I'm going to have a bracket machined from a billet most likely. If I end up doing that, I may have some additional mounts made. But we're talking springtime.

[EtaSport]

i didnt' feel like reading everything, so what's happening with the brakets, i'm down for one

This thread was resurrected from very long ago, I dont think anyone is making any. I do agree that someone should approach a big company such as zionsville, akg, or treehouse and give them this idea.

[tonytony]

i didnt' feel like reading everything, so what's happening with the brakets, i'm down for one

[EtaSport]

I realize that this is the wrong sub-forum, but I used the stock 6 series tranny mount in my E30 when I installed the M30... I wonder if something from the E24 or E28 lineup would fit the M50 / S50 swap?

I dont think those motors run at a 30 degree angle, and if it did, the trans for the 6 series would incorporate the degree shift and would be correct as far as your mounting bracket lines up.

The m20 sits at 20 degrees whereas the m50 sits at 30. (roughly)

[euroshark]

I realize that this is the wrong sub-forum, but I used the stock 6 series tranny mount in my E30 when I installed the M30... I wonder if something from the E24 or E28 lineup would fit the M50 / S50 swap?