I decided to do the 24v swap. My build tread.

[Unearth078]

removing the nipple is not involved, getting a die might be the most involved part... didnt think harbor frieght would have them for some reason. just go that route, simpleeeee and you eliminate another coolant line from failing!

[Unearth078]

Here's my build thread if it helps
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=196236

just dont do your swap as clean as him... still jealous how nice his is. mmhm

[samiam3356]

lol except the patch that needs to be painted. BUT in time

[sohc12vm20]

Here's my build thread if it helps
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=196236

Awsome! Great build thread.. I will sure refer to this. Seems like you ran stock BB.

[Unearth078]

Awsome! Great build thread.. I will sure refer to this. Seems like you ran stock BB.

fyi, you can convert the valve cover to the 'obd1' variety. made my transition a bit easier i figure. just noticed sam continued to used the plastic obd2 cover.

[samiam3356]

e21 BB with 25.4mm MC and e36m front brakes

[samiam3356]

fyi, you can convert the valve cover to the 'obd1' variety. made my transition a bit easier i figure. just noticed sam continued to used the plastic obd2 cover.

Yeah, didn't want to have to fight someone at a meet for saying my engine wasn't an s52. lol

[sohc12vm20]

removing the nipple is not involved, getting a die might be the most involved part... didnt think harbor frieght would have them for some reason. just go that route, simpleeeee and you eliminate another coolant line from failing!

Tomorrow im gonna start working on this. It does make sense, and my father-in-law said its not a problem, so he'll do it. Thank God for help. lol

[samiam3356]

The die is 5 bucks I believe from NAPA.

[Unearth078]

im in the middle of putting in the e32 750il master and booster so ill leave this all here. I just went 5 lug, so its a nice addition if you see yourself headed that way.


there is only two studs, which are further apart



file the holes to fit the wider footing



made some BIG "washers" to hold the new footing securely



Installed

http://e30m3project.com/e30m3performance/installs/installs-1/25mc/25mc_2.htm

^^ dont know why they said you needed that tube. get the correct fittings, cut off the old smaller one, bubble flarr the new fittings on. DONE.

[sohc12vm20]

The die is 5 bucks I believe from NAPA.

just so im clear, Im gonna shave the nipple off coming out of the head. the nipple was meant for the T/B heater (the coolant lines that run through the T/B for cold weather). which Im not using. next, I rethread the e30 temp sensor, then I take a die to the hole were the nipple was at? Is this rite? Sorry I just want to make sure i'm clear on this. lol

[Unearth078]

Yeah, didn't want to have to fight someone at a meet for saying my engine wasn't an s52. lol

Trust me... ive had too. funny thing was when finding the correct coil covers i kept ordering s50 coil covers and kept getting s52 covers... hate ebay sellers

The die is 5 bucks I believe from NAPA.

this is correct! entire HF kit was 20 tho lol tap and die. for the record i broke the tap wrench first time using it...

Tomorrow im gonna start working on this. It does make sense, and my father-in-law said its not a problem, so he'll do it. Thank God for help. lol

Very simple once you get to the nuts and bolts of it all

[sohc12vm20]

im in the middle of putting in the e32 750il master and booster so ill leave this all here. I just went 5 lug, so its a nice addition if you see yourself headed that way.


there is only two studs, which are further apart



file the holes to fit the wider footing



made some BIG "washers" to hold the new footing securely



Installed

http://e30m3project.com/e30m3performance/installs/installs-1/25mc/25mc_2.htm

^^ dont know why they said you needed that tube. get the correct fittings, cut off the old smaller one, bubble flarr the new fittings on. DONE.

Nice. so you cut the rod and welded the e30 fork to it rite?

[Unearth078]

just so im clear, Im gonna shave the nipple off coming out of the head. the nipple was meant for the T/B heater (the coolant lines that run through the T/B for cold weather). which Im not using. next, I rethread the e30 temp sensor, then I take a die to the hole were the nipple was at? Is this rite? Sorry I just want to make sure i'm clear on this. lol

NO! lol. that nipple wrenches right out. you just rethread the temp sensor. ill see if i can dig that up. wish i book marked this all for ya.

and nope, with e32 booster it bolted right to the pedal. IX booster also just needed some adjusting if you go that route but no chipping threading or welding was needed for me with either setup.

[Unearth078]

good info and better examples

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=219279