m52 auto swap into e30?

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  • noodleinjar
    Noobie
    • Sep 2013
    • 9

    #1

    m52 auto swap into e30?

    I found a local m52 that I want to swap into my dead e30 in the backyard. Its a hell of a deal, 100k miles, 600 bucks. But it's auto. Is that going to be an issue when swapping into the e30? What will I need to make it standard? Thanks.
  • NickL
    E30 Addict
    • Jun 2009
    • 562

    #2
    Search....

    I would start with a manual transmission....
    1987 325is - S52

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    • nando
      Moderator
      • Nov 2003
      • 34827

      #3
      Why? The motors are the same.
      Build thread

      Bimmerlabs

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      • RoadHazard
        Advanced Member
        • Sep 2007
        • 163

        #4
        You will need to enlarge the transmission tunnel a little bit.
        90 E30 S50B30
        http://www.fquick.com/roadhazard/

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        • Vivek
          attention whore/retard/bitch
          • Oct 2011
          • 6167

          #5
          You'll regret swapping an auto if you want a manual. Just get a manual tranny for it, there's a lot of information online on what you need. And manual 24v swaps are MUCH more documented, so it'll be easier to look for info when you run into issues.
          The first car I ever rode in was an e30

          Originally posted by Cabriolet
          Wish you the best and hope you don't remember anything after 10pm.



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