tools necessary for the m50 swap

[Wergen7]

I've done a little research but couldn't find anything, which probably answers my question and i just need regular tools. Anyway, what are the tools people needed for an m50 swap besides a solid set of sockets and things? i mean are there any specialty tools i should be investing in in the near future to get this thing done? Thanks in advance homies.

[cmeptb13]

Wow dude you're in for some shite. Good luck to you. FYI you'll have to buy tools as you go depending on what you're doing. You def want a variety of metric sockets as wellas a variety of wrenches, including breaker bars, torque wrenches. Like I said figure it out as you go. Be ready for the countless trips to you local auto/ hardware store

[bernzpeed]

/\ Hahaha, he is right.

I've accumulated a whole garage of tools. Even invested in a few special tools needed for rebuilds.

Doing an S52 swap now that I've scrapped my M50 swap idea. Now my M50TUB sits pretty in her rebuilt top. You're gonna need torque wrenches in 3/8 and 1/4. Very important.

But if you're just doing a simple take engine out, then put in new one then you will need wrenches, sockets set, breaker bar, engine stands and a hoist for the most part.

[!kid]

10mm,13mm,17mm

[Roysneon]

10mm,13mm,17mm

You forgot 15. And some beer.

[Wergen7]

yeah i have all the tools just mentioned. including engine stand and lift. beer though, need some of that

[Mr.SWISS]

Inverted Torx sockets for tranny, a good set of allen sockets, wobble extensions make things easy like ratcheting wrenches.

Be ready to drop $500 on good tools (MAc/Snap On if you can afford, Husky/Craftsmen on a budget) if you want the job to go smooth and easy.

Pain and torment, grab a set of Chinese box end wrenches from harbor freight. lol

[Cyrix2k]

You need a few metric sockets & wrenches, a hoist, jack, and jack stands. Done deal.

[Wergen7]

Inverted torx sockets. Gotta pick up a few of those for sure

[Cyrix2k]

Inverted torx sockets. Gotta pick up a few of those for sure

for? I never touched the transmission during either swap. A metric socket can be used in a pinch with the engine/trans out of the car. Funny story, my parts car had an e14 & wobble extension stuck in the transmission tunnel. It has light surface rust because the clutch was JUST replaced prior to the car being rear ended. Free tools and a new clutch ftw!

[RoadHazard]

A thin 32mm open-end wrench for clutch fan removal.
Flare wrenches on brake and clutch lines.
Clutch alignment tool in case you are replacing your clutch.
You also need welding equipment if you're working on your own exhaust.

Well some of these depend on how far you're willing to go. A lot of special tools can be rented from Autozone if needed.

[vert_this]

if you get the 32mm for the fan to get it out of the way you can yank the motor and trans at the same time and unless your using the tranny you don't have to have the female torx bits. You do need a nice 3/8 at least, socket set and a set of long extensions to pull the pita 14mm exhaust nuts. I would also recommend a can of PB blaster to 1st spray the rusted nutz on the exhaust so it won't get ugly. You also need a good cherry picker along with a floor jack, jack stands and additional blocking. Oh and don't forget a **friend that knows what he is doing.

**most important part

[cormier]

Don't forget extensions! Flex sockets are helpful as well and having a few sets of different sized wrenches

[Wergen7]

**friend that knows what he is doing.

**most important part

I do have one of those. He will be employed to oversee operations when the time comes. He'll aslo help me do things like swear a lot and drink beer. Thanks for two cents on tools champs! Looks like I dont need to buy anything expensive, which is always good news.

[vert_this]

oh yeah another thing on the 14mm sockets for the exhaust, make sure you use 6 point not 12pt because they will quickly strip em.

I actually use a wobble extension in addition to normal extensions to get that exhaust out of the way.