M50 to S50/S52

[Sputnik]

I'm planning on doing a 24v swap, but don't wanna blow the $$ right now. Is it possible for me to do a clean complete m50 swap and then latter change the engine to an s50/s52 (besides the obd2 shit and oilpan)with out changing anything else out?

[MattM]

yup, make sure you grab a vanos M50, that way you can pretty much drop the S5x block and head in, and the rest will be plug and play.

[jrdeamicis]

Then you would have to buy two gasket sets. And do the work twice. Just save up and do it once. I build engines all day and I would much rather just build them right once, than twice.

[Sputnik]

I'm sure you know more about 24v swaps then me, but its like 300bux for a set. its better then forking out another 1500 that I don't have now. Since you both are here, Should I get the engine harness from a e34 or e36?

s0rry f0r t3h no0b qu3sti0ns..

[MattM]

either will work, e36 will reach the DME into the factory e30 location, E34 wont.

[sticksdaman]

The e34 has the provisions for an oil level sensor, the e36 doesnt. They both have their pros and cons. I personally went for the e36 harness and will add on the oil level sensor.

[FreedS4]

For anyone that has used the e34 harness, where did you mount your DME? Thanks

Chris

[Sputnik]

makes sense, since the e34's ecu is under the hood...
how would you add in the oil-level sensor?

[phreshkid]

Save your money and do it right. Please.