best method for sourcing 24v swap parts

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  • scottinAZ
    E30 Fanatic
    • Dec 2009
    • 1312

    #1

    best method for sourcing 24v swap parts

    as the title says, what is considered the most effective way of sourcing the parts needed for a 24v swap?

    whole cars here arent that cheap, and junkyards often want rape money for the individual parts needed. What is the best/most accepted/most used method of getting the parts needed to do this swap
    I saved 15% on my Bimmer parts by switching to ...



  • DTFE30
    E30 Addict
    • Feb 2011
    • 471

    #2
    Got my S50 with under 50k on it for $1575 on ebay..

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    • giantkeeper
      E30 Fanatic
      • Aug 2009
      • 1416

      #3
      Originally posted by DTFE30
      Got my S50 with under 50k on it for $1575 on ebay..
      smokin' price
      Originally posted by blunttech
      Always Always go for the reach around if there is an option

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      • DTFE30
        E30 Addict
        • Feb 2011
        • 471

        #4
        Auction sniper. Guy had no reserve..

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        • nando
          Moderator
          • Nov 2003
          • 34827

          #5
          have cash on hand and wait for a good deal?
          Build thread

          Bimmerlabs

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          • SwiftE30
            E30 Modder
            • Jun 2010
            • 998

            #6
            Buy a wrecked m3. Something that has been totalled but the engine is still fine. Then part out the rest of the car for build $$!
            1989 E30 Zinnoberrot Vert 325i OBD1 S52 turbo;IP

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            • N2MYE30
              R3V Elite
              • Oct 2007
              • 5536

              #7
              I does depend on what you are looking for All S5x engines, you gonna need the E34 oil pan stuff. If you get an e34 engine, your gonna need engine mount arms...for starters. When I did my swap, I got the engine 1st then sourced the parts needed. Nandos right though, keep an eye out for parts and be ready to buy.

              I got my parts from all over the interwebs...R3v,e30tech,bf.c,clist,ebay, and word of mouth. Make a check list and start checking off.

              COTM

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              • Roysneon
                R3V Elite
                • Apr 2010
                • 4505

                #8
                I bought my wrecked E36 for $300. Was smashed pretty bad and already pretty stripped but I still made that $300 back plus had the drivetrain. I got my oil pan from a member here so overall I'm into this swap for less than $400 including mounts and booster. However I haven't done any maintenance to the engine yet, and I do think that cases like that are rare, plus it's still just an M50tu.
                For all things 24v, check out Markert Motorworks!
                Originally posted by mbonanni
                I hate modded emtree, I hate modded cawrz, I hate jdm, I hate swag, I hate stanceyolokids, I hate bags (on cars), I hate stuff that is slowz, I hate tires.

                I am a pursit now.

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                • Jand3rson
                  Banned
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 37587

                  #9
                  Blunttech and Guten Parts.

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                  • MattM
                    E30 Modder
                    • Apr 2009
                    • 931

                    #10
                    craigslist vulture... i picked up a 95 540i for $500 today... runs and drives, mint leather interior..


                    I also know a local wrecking yard quite well and they give me good prices


                    Full Build Thread Here

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                    • scottinAZ
                      E30 Fanatic
                      • Dec 2009
                      • 1312

                      #11
                      all parts sourced except transmission and driveline

                      will start a swap thread here shortly....
                      I saved 15% on my Bimmer parts by switching to ...



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