Post Your M/S5X 24V Swap Setup

[Neil1138]

Your parts list= awesome. It really set me in the right direction. I JUST bought a s50 long block and needed this.

+1 on that parts list. so very useful.

Is that list quoted or in the 24v Swap Thread? It should be.

Thank you guys! Now that I'm completely done with the swap, here is the latest version (a little bigger, may be easier to see):



Also, here is the (reset) Excel spreadsheet, if anyone would like to use it as a starting point: dropbox link

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[emmanuel.dlc]

Engine- m50 block, 2.8l crank and rods, m50tu pistons, m50tu head and electrics, m50 intake manifold, m52 headers, m54b30 Intake cam, m52 exhaust cam

Exhuast- shitty

Tranny- g260

Stock booster

Red label 413 with generic chip

F1 aluminum flywheel

Spal pusher fan

No ac

No ps

specs on the cams?

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[Farbin Kaiber]

Is that list quoted or in the 24v Swap Thread? It should be.

[dirtbag30]

+1 on that parts list. so very useful.

[Hans Gruber]

Engine
S52B32 w/ 130k miles. OBD1 converted. Replaced the following prior to installation: all new OEM sensors, gaskets, grommets, and fasteners. Secured oil pump nut, all new hoses/vacuum fittings for crankcase ventilation/ICV and evap system. Running 21.5# pink top injectors (stock S52) and 3.5" MAF (540).

Engine Wiring/Electrical
E36 325i harness (manual). Removed X20 connector and re-pinned directly into replacement C101 connector. 413 Red Label DME w/ TMS chip.

Drivetrain
Fully resealed ZF 320Z w/ full shift detent pin service, new OEM S52 Luk DMF, new Sachs OEM clutch kit, new E36 pilot bearing. New E36 M3 guibo, E36 M3 driveshaft w/ new E30 CSB into E30 S3.73 LSD. Stock E30 g260 transmission crossmember w/ stock rubber mounts.

Shift Lever and Linkage
UUC EVO3 SSK (E36 M3) + DSSR (E36 M3), mounted in slightly modified E36 M3 shift carrier (to sit straight in opening).

Motor Mounts
E28 535i green mounts w/ passenger side spaced up 12mm. E36 mount arms

Brake Booster
E21 320i Brake booster w/ rethreaded/shortened stud, OEM E30 master cylinder, E30 fluid reservoir (all new gaskets/grommets)

Steering System
E30 325i steering rack, mix of E30/E36 supply and return hardlines, E36 fluid reservoir, cut/modified E30/E36 softlines.

Cooling System
OEM M20 radiator w/ M20 mechanical fan clutch and blades, stock M20 temperature sensors (blue and brown top), and stock m20 radiator sensor. Stock M20 top hose cut/modified to fit, random hose from autozone modified for bottom hose (both are straight w/ 90 deg bend at end).

Exhaust System
OEM S52 tubular headers w/ SAP delete plates > modified S50 downpipes > Y pipe w/ 3" output > 3" Vibrant race cat > 3" Vibrant UltraQuiet Resonator > 3" Vibrant StreetPower Muffler.

After install:



Currently:



Also, my parts list. May find the P/N's useful.



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Your parts list= awesome. It really set me in the right direction. I JUST bought a s50 long block and needed this.

[mikegar]

Engine- m50 block, 2.8l crank and rods, m50tu pistons, m50tu head and electrics, m50 intake manifold, m52 headers, m54b30 Intake cam, m52 exhaust cam

Exhuast- shitty

Tranny- g260

Stock booster

Red label 413 with generic chip

F1 aluminum flywheel

Spal pusher fan

No ac

No ps

[Bmwdayz]

I just finished my s52 swap yesterday and I'm running e36 trans with 3.25 diff. Tomorrow I'm picking up a 2.93 diff cause 3.25 is no fun on the freeway!

[Neil1138]

How's the ZF320 with the 3.73 work for ya? I have a 3.73 in my car now that I'm swapping an S52 with a ZF310 and I'm thinking the 3.73 will need to go for a 3.25 or 2.93.

It's a ton of fun in the city but the gearing is too high for highway driving. Going to get a S2.93 in there eventually.

[Aviator]

Drivetrain
Fully resealed ZF 320Z w/ full shift detent pin service, new OEM S52 Luk DMF, new Sachs OEM clutch kit, new E36 pilot bearing. New E36 M3 guibo, E36 M3 driveshaft w/ new E30 CSB into E30 S3.73 LSD.

How's the ZF320 with the 3.73 work for ya? I have a 3.73 in my car now that I'm swapping an S52 with a ZF310 and I'm thinking the 3.73 will need to go for a 3.25 or 2.93.

[el bimmer]

Very helpful!!! Great job guys!

Neil, that list is very detailed! Thanks and I look forward to seeing the car.

[Neil1138]

Engine
S52B32 w/ 130k miles. OBD1 converted. Replaced the following prior to installation: all new OEM sensors, gaskets, grommets, and fasteners. Secured oil pump nut, all new hoses/vacuum fittings for crankcase ventilation/ICV and evap system. New belt tensioner idler pulley, and waterpump. Running 21.5# pink top injectors (stock S52), 3.5" MAF (540) and 3.5" Bimmerworld intake boot.

Engine Wiring/Electrical
E36 325i harness (manual). Removed X20 connector and re-pinned directly into replacement C101 connector. 413 Red Label DME w/ TMS chip.

Drivetrain
Fully resealed ZF 320Z w/ full shift detent pin service, new OEM S52 Luk DMF, new Sachs OEM clutch kit, new E36 pilot bearing. New E36 M3 guibo, E36 M3 driveshaft w/ new E30 CSB into E30 S3.73 LSD. Stock E30 g260 transmission crossmember w/ stock rubber mounts.

Shift Lever and Linkage
UUC EVO3 SSK (E36 M3) + DSSR (E36 M3), mounted in slightly modified E36 M3 shift carrier (to sit straight in opening).

Motor Mounts
E28 535i green mounts w/ passenger side spaced up 12mm. E36 mount arms

Brake Booster
E21 320i Brake booster w/ rethreaded/shortened stud, OEM E30 master cylinder, E30 fluid reservoir (all new gaskets/grommets)

Steering System
Z3 steering rack (2.7 LTL), E36/Z3 inner/outer tie rods, mix of E30/E36 supply and return hardlines, E36 fluid reservoir, cut/modified E30/E36 softlines.

Cooling System
OEM M20 radiator w/ M20 mechanical fan clutch and blades, stock M20 temperature sensors (blue and brown top), and stock m20 radiator sensor. Stock M20 top hose cut/modified to fit, random hose from autozone modified for bottom hose (both are straight w/ 90 deg bend at end).

Exhaust System
OEM S52 tubular headers w/ SAP delete plates > modified S50 downpipes > Y pipe w/ 3" output > 3" Vibrant race cat > 3" Vibrant UltraQuiet Resonator > 3" Vibrant StreetPower Muffler.

After install:



Currently:



Also, my parts list. May find the P/N's useful.



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[BUDNUNTA]

Engine- 92 e34 M50NV, E34 pan and pick up, UUC underdrive pulleys A/C delete

Engine Wiring- E36 manual harness, repined c101

Drivetrain- G240, dual mass, sachs m42 clutch, 4.10LSD, E36 325 manual driveshaft, e30 ccb/quibo

Shift Lever and Linkage- Shortened M42 parts

Motor Mounts- E28 green mounts, E36 mount arms

Brake Booster- Porsche 911, rethreaded shaft

Steering System- E30 stock

Cooling System- M42 radiator, OEM e34 hoses cut down

Exhaust System- OBD-1 headers+e34 down pipes(rear one cut up)+e30 m3 complete exhaust

[Nick_S]

Mine's not totally finished but so far this what I'll be using.

1. Engine- 92 e36 M50NV. E34 pan and pick up All stock for now. A/C & PS delete.

2. Engine Wiring- E36 harness, adapter from Nando. 403 DME, stock chip

3. Drivetrain- G240, M42 dual mass flywheel, OE M42 Sachs clutch, G240 TOB and slave, 4.10LSD, E30 mounts

4. Shift Lever and Linkage- euro 320 shift arms, UUC shift lever, new bushings

5. Motor Mounts- E28 green mounts, E36 mount arms

6. Brake Booster- stock, still haven't decided what to do.

7. Steering System- E30 rack with condor PS delete plate.

8. Cooling System- M42 radiator, new thermostat and 80C aux fan switch. Will be running a spal pusher eventually

9. Exhaust System- OBD-1 headers to E36 y-pipe. Will figure out how to tie into factory exhaust when I get there

[bimmerteck]

Engine: 1995 M50tu b25, thorough rebuild, under drive pulleys, euro oil filter housing, oil cooler.

Engine Wiring: OBD-I engine harness with added circuits for oil temp, coolant temp, and oil pressure. Chassis side harness was re-pinned to the engine.

Drivetrain: E36 Getrag 250 transmission, e30m3 shift lever, e28 knob. E36 drive shaft. UUC 8.5# flywheel with M5 clutch setup. UUC stainless steel clutch line E36 325i slave cylinder. '98 M roadster 3.15 differential.

Motor Mounts: E28 535i (green) mounts, E36 arms.

Booster, Master Cylinder, Brakes: Massive manual brake setup. Stock e30 Master Cylinder, intact OE ABS, Massive 300mmx22mm Sport setup.

Steering System: E36 rack with Dungeon Motorsports spacers, E36 tie rods. PS hoses all converted to AN/JIC, added external PS cooler, and aluminum PS reservoir.

Cooling system: Mishimoto aluminum E36 radiator, late model overflow tank, Graf metal impeller water pump, e36 hoses, Spal pusher fan. AC components all intact.

Exhaust System: OBD-II headers, with secondary air ports welded up. OBD-1 Catalyst and midsection. OBD-II m3 exhaust originally but now e36 UUC corsa modified rear section in the works.

[phillye30fanboy]

1. Engine
M50B25TU from a 1994 BMW 525i that was already pulled so I had no way of telling if it was good, but I took a shot cause the price was good. The owner told me about 130,000 miles and after I took it home I got the VIN off the head and took it to work and head them run the carfax, it had 133,000 miles so that was good. When I got it started up for the first time it ran perfect ever since after replacing a few vacuum lines. Came all together with alternator and all that good stuff, harness, ecu, etc..

2. Engine Wiring
E34 wiring harness with X20->C101 plug, no adapters or none of that crap it was all rewired, by ME! I read the ETM enough to be able to figure out why it wouldn't crank which was because I had to plug in the wire under the steering column that bypassed the automatic transmission wiring. Left the ECU unplugged to build up oil pressure and once I put the key in the ignition and it cranked right away, then built up oil pressure, and plugged in the ECU and it started right up. Probably my most accomplished moment of all time, screw graduating high school, this car is what made me most proud. Only other issue is the o2 sensor is I guess mounted on the other side with the E34 harness so it's a bit stretched to reach the longtube headers o2 sensor location. No issues yet.

3. Drivetrain
G260 I got off a guy locally with 77,000miles. Came with driveshaft which I need because I also 5 speed swapped the car at the same time. M20 Single mass flywheel. New CSB, guibo (flex disc), slave cylinder, clutch master, SS UUC clutch line. Picked up the trans brace with Condor mounts from GunMetalGrey and they've worked perfectly together so far. Stock 2.79 or 2.93 LSD(I forget) right now, but i'm pleased with the 2nd gear chirp that this combination produces.

4. Shift Lever and Linkage
Took the shifter carrier to Lowes and picked up a bunch of nuts and bolts that could possible work in place of the "bitch clip." Once I got home I used the one's that work, I don't remember what the thread and pitch were but they were metric to go along with the rest of the German cars. I highly suggest doing this as it simplifies the removal of the shift carrier if you need to do work. Got the Garagistic Delrin shifter carrier bushings with the optional rear delrin carrier shifter bushing that they offer and the feel is nice and tight. I'm using stock lever w/ those bushings and a UUC DSSR that I ordered with the 10° twist, but I didn't receive it that way so I heated it up and twisted it myself. Down the road I might try the Z3 shifter and see what everyone is raving about.

5. Motor Mounts
New E28 535i green guys (part# 11811132793) have worked perfectly so far. Engine shimmed with washers a negligible amount. I had to get E36 engine arms and since the E34 used different mounting locations I had to rethread the holes to the E36 location because they were nearly non-existent.

6. Brake Booster, Master Cylinder, and External Reservoir
Ate Porsche 944 brake booster from this guy on eBay, shortened and rethreaded to match E30 clevis. Used this great tutorial. Stock MC and reservoir. Not as much assistance, but it works well. ABS is still good.

7. Steering System
Powersteering-less at the moment but I just received my Continental power steering hose to try to make something work with the E34 pump. Not sure if it's different, but the E34's of the time had the servo-tronic or whatever so it might be a little different.

8. Cooling System
E36 upper hose(11531726344), and E34 lower hose(11531741418) (both trimmed), going into a E36 M50/M52 Mishimoto radiator with the 80° thermostat(1153146617480) with 82° aux fan switch(6131136427282). No Spal fan or mechanical fan yet but I have yet to need one. I will get one soon for safety measures and wire it up to work with the 82° fan switch. Original E30 M20 expansion tank.

9. Exhaust System
These longtube headers worked perfectly with no issues to the stock swaybar, we'll see when and if I choose to run larger sways up front. o2 sensor when plugged in is right next to the other header and the sensor wire is stretched a little when used with the E34 harness. No issues with that yet. Exhaust goes to a Y pipe from the headers and is 2.5" back with the Vibrant 1793 resonator and then to the Vibrant StreetPower 1148 muffler thats got 2.5" and dual 3" tips out. The same hole that the stock E30 dual tip muffler exhaust comes out of is absolutely perfect fitment for the Vibrant muffler. I love the sound that it produces, not ricey at all. Will provide clip if you guys want. Both Vibrants are straight through, but the Y pipe provides decent backpressure for the engine.

After doing this swap, I wouldn't hesitate doing it all over again. If you do it yourself and you're considering it then just find a motor and pull the trigger already. I doubt you'll be disappointed, and it provides the greatest feeling of satisfaction in the world. PM me if you need any help