my m50 swap in progress... pics (no 56k)

[f u z z]

i want that.

[DanGillan]

fuckin god damn finally. e30s50 turbo.

[P100a]

Another engine bay

This my engine bay. Still in tuning process but had achieved 334rwhp already. Then some engine bay clean-up and wiring hiding will take place.

[DanGillan]

your just jealous cuz my car is faster than your car.

[Dermass]

engine swaps are sooo emo.

[vr4boy]

final engine bay shots...

looks really nice!!! congrats on the install....me,i just picked up my engine today(m50 off an e34) and will start making the wiring harness tomorrow...here we gooooo.......wish me luck too.
btw: can i have a copy of your wiring chart if any? i know you mentioned most car/years are different,i just want to use it as a guide line for the other charts i have printed....thanks


NICE FEET!!!!

[DanGillan]

final engine bay shots...

[DanGillan]

yea that's the plan. only in another chassis :)

thanks.

[1990m3]

yes, the 3.0 and 3.2 motors are a totally different ballgame. I drove a 2.5 m50 swap a few months ago and I thought there was definitely something left to be desired. Start saving your pennies and swap out that motor for an s50, should be a direct drop in at this point I think.

Cool swap, nice car....

Dave

[DanGillan]

teaser in the members ride section.

[e30 gangsta]

Vids and pics

[DanGillan]

addissmo's is very close, just use his a a guide and do a little research and diag., not trying to be a dick, but it seems all the cars are different, im not sure what worked on my car will work on your car. it would be best for you to use whats out there and MAKE sure it works in your case. its really not too hard.

that said. the swap is DONE! i have a few little things to button up, but i already returned the car i was borrowing and i've been driving my car all day. i cant express how smooth this motor feels in this car. like its supposed to be there. car feels great. cant wipe the smile off my face.

P.S. i already want s52

[vr4boy]

Hi Dan,
i've been tracking the work you're doing on your car and i just wanted you to know that you're doing an excellent job and i enjoy reading your progress/posts.... i'll be doing the same project on my car(92 ic mtech pkg) anyway,i also bought the same kind of engine(non vanos off a 92 525i for $350 w/ all acc+ ecu+wires) my question is,have you figured out the wiring diagram or the pin connections on your swap?.there was something you mentioned about some of the wiring charts being posted on the forums that doesn't seem to be 100% accurate.i was wondering if you can kindly pm me your wiring chart as we almost have the same project going-i'm basically following your footsteps on the swap and your pics are my guide(i like the tranny bracket-be doing that too).for now,i'm going by addisimo's wiring chart but,i'll be waiting for your reply/write up b4 i start making my own wiring harness connector....thanks and good luck,rob

[Bimmerfanatik]

I've been ragging the shit out of my M20 in attempts to break it. That way I have my valid excuse to the wife to replace the engine.

Nice score on your M50, I hope to find a deal like that myself.

Tom

Be careful what you wish for - see my post in the general section.

Danny boy - what's the latest?

[japspecvr6]

Nice score......im waiting on a driveshaft........then its off to the exhaust shop.....im afraid of the price.........