Which engine mounts for E30 S50 swap

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  • vitiokas95
    E30 Addict
    • Dec 2013
    • 482

    #1

    Which engine mounts for E30 S50 swap

    Could someone point me what engine mounts I need to use for E30 S50 swap?
    Maybe someone have complete parts list needed for swap?

    I already have complete S50 engine with trans. 3.25 LSD and E34 oil pan.
    1990 e30 325is S50 swap (NASA GTS2 race car)
    1990 e30 325is
    1988 e30 M3 S50 euro swap
  • Mistawall
    Grease Monkey
    • Dec 2013
    • 319

    #2
    if you read the stickys they contain a great deal of information. troll the forums as well and you will see what other people have used. i would answer your question i just dont know off the top of my head. i know some people use AKG they make some mounts specificly for the swap and others have use mounts from ireland engineering.
    my build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=309778

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    • ArtClassShank
      Advanced Member
      • Jul 2013
      • 143

      #3
      I'm running the E28 green mounts on my M52. They work well and install fine. There has been a few threads questioning their strength and longevity, but I haven't experienced anything. Mines a DD street car though.
      1989 Carbon Black 328is

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      • vitiokas95
        E30 Addict
        • Dec 2013
        • 482

        #4
        Mine will be used for track only so need something strong
        1990 e30 325is S50 swap (NASA GTS2 race car)
        1990 e30 325is
        1988 e30 M3 S50 euro swap

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        • arch4ngel
          Mod Crazy
          • Dec 2008
          • 791

          #5
          AKG seems to be a widely used option but they've been out of stock for several months.
          I ended up going with the Condor Speed Shop swap mounts, haven't installed them yet but they have good reviews and are half the price of the AKG's.
          Project
          Feedback

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          • hooken m
            E30 Mastermind
            • Sep 2010
            • 1537

            #6
            if you're going for a pure dedicated track car why not go with solid mounts? im not sure if they have solid mounts that can be used for the swap but i never had an interest in solid mounts so im not sure.
            Originally posted by evandael
            a car is a car. call it a dildo, i'd still drive the hell out of it.

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            • dereliiict
              Mod Crazy
              • Jun 2013
              • 748

              #7
              You might as well use the green mounts. I've had them fall apart due to heat from the header, but that's about it. Use a heat shield or wrap them and you will be fine. The green mounts are cheap and take all of 5 minutes to replace. I'm not quite sold on solid, but there is plenty of debate on that subject here, so look around.
              Derek-

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              • NickL
                E30 Addict
                • Jun 2009
                • 562

                #8
                Don't use the e28 mounts if the car will be a track car. I wouldn't use those mounts in general. Condor solid mounts, or akg mounts.

                And search, please. There is plenty of threads that tell you exactly what you need for the swap.
                1987 325is - S52

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                • vitiokas95
                  E30 Addict
                  • Dec 2013
                  • 482

                  #9
                  Thanks for the input guys. I will do some research
                  1990 e30 325is S50 swap (NASA GTS2 race car)
                  1990 e30 325is
                  1988 e30 M3 S50 euro swap

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                  • Poeman446
                    Wrencher
                    • Jun 2013
                    • 227

                    #10
                    I used the black e28 mounts. What is the difference as far as shape, size, etc. Other than color obviously. One guess is the rubber composition.

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