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    s52 Motor swap

    Hey r3ver's, not too long ago I did the m50b25TU motor swap into my e30 chasis (keep the getrag 260). I'm now looking for more power and am looking into the s52 swap but I am wondering what other modifcations will need to be performed to do this swap? I currently have headers for the m50 and as far as I know they will bolt onto the s52 but I am wondering if I use the zf manual trans that comes with the s52....am I able to use the factory e30 driveshaft or do I have to find one from an e36? Any info will help thank!

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    all the parts from your M50 swap will bolt up to S52, no problem.

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      #3
      If you use the ZF trans, the only E30 DS that works is from a 5/86+ 325e. Otherwise you need an E36 driveshaft (not the 6 bolt CV style from the early E36 M3).

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        #4
        thanks for your help m3po if i buy the later model e36 drive shaft will it bolt up to my e30 diff?

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          #5
          I used a 1998 328i manual shaft, and yes it will bolt right up
          Originally posted by blunttech
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