DIY: In depth M52/S52 OBD2 swap

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  • Stitche30
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    If you use the g240 transmission can you retain original drive shaft?

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  • craiggroves91
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    Added some tips for dropping the engine in.
    Can you guys think of any more?

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  • craiggroves91
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    Originally posted by FredK
    You need to shorten and thread the 944 booster input rod, but it is the same thread diameter and pitch as the E30 clevis.
    Copy and pasted what you said haha
    thanks

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  • giantkeeper
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    Originally posted by FredK
    You need to shorten and thread the 944 booster input rod, but it is the same thread diameter and pitch as the E30 clevis.
    This, it's easy to do and a great fit for the swap.

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  • FredK
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    You need to shorten and thread the 944 booster input rod, but it is the same thread diameter and pitch as the E30 clevis.

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  • craiggroves91
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    Originally posted by CabbE30
    Good write-up craigery
    Thanks babe!

    Originally posted by M3PO
    Might want to add the 944 booster (with mods to the push rod) as an option.
    Thanks for the reminder. My friend said the only thing it needs is an e30 clevis?
    Is that it?

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  • M3PO
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    Might want to add the 944 booster (with mods to the push rod) as an option.

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  • CabbE30
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    Good write-up craigery

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  • craiggroves91
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    Originally posted by 328ijunkie
    Looking good. Whats your email addy? Email me and i can shoot some pics for you. I have a OBD2 S50 swap car in the shop right now. (has the 528 fuel rail as well, the 328 one doesnt work, no FPR) ;)
    craiggroves91@yahoo.com

    Originally posted by pwagon717
    Need to get one of those Modified dip sticks
    I believe someone makes them, not sure who

    Originally posted by MaksV
    As a guy who made this mistake - do not relocate the brake booster, get the ix or 735.
    Why do you say that?

    Originally posted by cmeptb13
    Great post! As for the ZF trans, has anyone used the Revshift Guibo, I guess it enables you to retain your original drive shaft?
    Thanks for bringing that up I'll add that to the options list.

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  • cmeptb13
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    Great post! As for the ZF trans, has anyone used the Revshift Guibo, I guess it enables you to retain your original drive shaft?

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  • MaksV
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    As a guy who made this mistake - do not relocate the brake booster, get the ix or 735.

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  • pwagon717
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    Need to get one of those Modified dip sticks

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  • 328ijunkie
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    Looking good. Whats your email addy? Email me and i can shoot some pics for you. I have a OBD2 S50 swap car in the shop right now. (has the 528 fuel rail as well, the 328 one doesnt work, no FPR) ;)

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  • craiggroves91
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    Originally posted by mulletman
    Awesome write up! From someone who's fairly new to E30's and swapped cars, this is a big help! Bookmarked for future use...
    Originally posted by iwantspeed
    very nice
    write up.

    Thank you :)
    Hopefully it helps people out!

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  • iwantspeed
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    very nice
    write up.

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