How many of you actually have a reliable swap?

[butters]

I voted so I guess I should comment. I had kinks initially but now all is well. It follows the principle that you get out what you put in, both time and money -wise. I definitely consider it to be worth the effort, notwithstanding that I'm the type who enjoys tinkering in the garage.

Out of curiosity, what are your RPMs at 80mph with the 2.93?

I have the same setup and 3,000 rpm in 5th gear puts me at 75 mph indicated. So, 80 mph would be 3,200 rpm. I cruise at 3,000 rpm for the mpg (and lower risk of getting pulled over), and get over 29 (29.5 calculated by trip odometer and gallons filled, confirmed last Sunday on a 100-mile not-flat highway journey).

Fun fact - 75 mph indicated is 71 mph by GPS. I am running close to factory rolling diameter, 215/40-17.

[kingston]

M50NV in my DD. Perfect

S52 in my track car. Better than perfect!

[agent]

Whoops, wrong thread.

[agent]

This is crazy - Tapatalk won't quote from this thread to post in another?!

[pmat]

almost 8k miles on a $300 swap with no issues whatsoever

[Roysneon]

almost 8k miles on a $300 swap with no issues whatsoever

Winning. Even cheaper than mine, including making money off of selling the E36 parts.

[E30Runt]

Good post OP! I'm getting an M52 professionally installed right now and this totally backed up the decision moreso. Looking forward to DD my 318i when I get it back.