The OFFICIAL 24v Engine Bay Thread

[CorvallisBMW]

now im kind of tempted to get one but i have to save as much money as possible because im sure there is still a lot i have to buy for the swap to be completed. the motor i have has 180k, do you guys think i should rebuild since im planning on turbo'n it after??

I wouldn't turbo a 180K miles motor without rebuilding it. Personally.

[ShowStopper]

Heres Mine almost done.

[Ryann]

This thread should be renamed "The OFFICIAL Brittle Black Plastic Engine Bay Thread".

[dude8383]

This thread should be renamed "The OFFICIAL Brittle Black Plastic Engine Bay Thread".

[Jand3rson]

Heres Mine almost done.

Love the splatter. Looks super 90's-tastic! :up:

[ShowStopper]

thanxs more to come on the bay though.

[mohamadr89]

I wouldn't turbo a 180K miles motor without rebuilding it. Personally.

thanks i agree. what parts does a rebuild consist of and how much will it cost it you were to give me an estimate?
thanks

[mohamadr89]

[quote=ShowStopper;2557023]Heres Mine almost done.
your swap looks like it was done professionally

[ShowStopper]

nope just me..took my time and over a yr build on a m50

[IRUNEDM]

nope just me..took my time and over a yr build on a m50

That's one clean swap you did by yourself. Props to you.

[Gooch]

nope just me..took my time and over a yr build on a m50

Did you do anything special to make your intake manifold look amazing? Looks brand new.

[Jand3rson]

I hit mine with gloss black DupliColor, and the textured surface makes for a perfect semi-gloss finish, looks amazing.

[Matt-B]

Finally, I have a pic to post, bay is all done for now. Re routing some wires later...



coil cover, cause so me were asking

[kronik e30]

[quote=Matt-B;2559343]Finally, I have a pic to post, bay is all done for now. Re routing some wires later...



coil cover, cause so me were asking



MATT-B is NIC :-D

[ShowStopper]

That's one clean swap you did by yourself. Props to you.

Thanxs

Did you do anything special to make your intake manifold look amazing? Looks brand new.

I used a trick mike and Dustin (white325is and dp2275 ) told me about. Get some used motor oil and a rag. Dab some oil on the rag . Rub it on the black plastic.