My 24v Swap Research

[zcenterb]

Hey R3v, cleaning out my computer and thought maybe someone could benefit from all the hours i researched. Excuse any errors, i just copied and pasted this from my documents and got rid of all the personal stuff. Hope it helps someone out.

Wiki Post:

http://www.e30dohc.com/wiki/?title=DOHC_Swap_Basics#E36_ZF_310.2F320

-http://www.e30dohc.com/wiki/index.php?title=DOHC_Swap_Basics
-Another Parts List http://www.ddurrelltech.com/bmw/e30_...rsionlist.html

Swap Threads:
-http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=98494&page=9
-http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116209
-http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=212729 (Good Write up)
(huge list of threads) http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/arch...php?f-129.html
Harness wires http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=275602

Weight Reduction:
- http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8331

Helpful Parts Swap Info:
-http://www.rmeuropean.com/bmw-e30-m50-swap.aspx
-http://e30s50.blogspot.com (Fuel Pump Swap is here)

S50 Benefits Thread:
-http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1707933-Did-1995-M3-come-with-traction-control

Zionsville Swap Kits (ex. Oil pan/engine mount/brake booster kit, etc.):
-http://www.zionsvilleautosport.com/store/screen/ctgy/store_code/6134/category_code/CKE.htm
E32 Brake Booster?
-http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=135735
-http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112701&page=2

AKG Motorsports Swap Items (steering rack connects, wire harness adpt, engine/trans mount reinforcement, subframe reinf., etc.):
-http://www.akgmotorsport.com/catalog/catalog.php?category=e30%20S50%2FM50%20Swap

ABS wiring thread:

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=73435

ABS Delete (Advance has NiCopp lines pre flared and with screws on already, at different lengths):
- (E32 7 series 25mm MC (front and rear outlets same for front and back)) http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread...C-modification
- (e32 mc pics) http://bmwe32.masscom.net/maxf_website/booster.htm
- (Good MC(reuses e30 reservoir)) http://store.bimmerworld.com/e30-25m...kit-p1471.aspx
- (Third MC outlet, T method) http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=108939
- (another pic of T method) http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...=239321&page=3
- (cunifer piping, fasteners, 2 line connectors, Ts) http://store.fedhillusa.com/searchresults.aspx?q=cutter
- (flaring tool(bubble flair)) http://www.summitracing.com/parts/otc-4504/overview/
- (line bender) http://www.eastwood.com/ew-brake-for...ol-pliers.html

Turner Motorsports:
EWS Delete Chip: http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-42...ver-label.aspx
Intake Boot: http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-19...eting-asc.aspx

Markert Motor Works (harness/harness cover):

http://www.markertmotorworks.com/MMWProducts.html

Temperature Gauge/Sensor: (Have to use the e30 brown top sender in place of the black top sender of the S50, should be the second hole back from the front)
-http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=202036

Hood Lining:
- http://www.bmpdesign.com/product-exe...earch_model/34

Treehouse Racing:
-Wiring adapter (better than AKG?): http://www.treehouseracing.com/new/?...arness-adapter
-Wiring extra oil sensor stuff: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show....php?p=3891514

Airbag/SRS Removal Thread:
-http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=138982

New steering wheel (for after airbag delete):
-http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Sport-steering-wheel-E28-E30-E32-E34-M5-New-Leather-M-Style-Stiches-/390674954233
-MOMO: http://e30.iamgary.com/momo-mod-7-st...wheel-install/
-Example with wheel plus engine swap: http://www.dailyturismo.com/2012/08/...m3-engine.html

Loom Cover
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...67&hg=51&fg=20

Fan Delete Mod (UUC Pulleys too?):

http://understeer.com/onlinestore-engine.shtml

http://understeer.com/fanclutchmod.shtml

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?473312-The-Ultimate-FDM-(Fan-Delete-Mod)-Thread

Drive Shaft (E30 M3, late model E36 M3)
-http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=139701
-http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=65932
-http://www.turnermotorsport.com/BMW-E30/c-262-bmw-driveshafts.aspx
-http://www.driveshaftshop.com/driveshaft-measurement
-BavAuto

Differential (between 3.25LSD and less than 3.46LSD):

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112629

(larger fin cover) (bimmerworld has one too) http://www.zionsvilleautosport.com/s...e/NP-ELFDC.htm

http://www.terrysaytherauto.com/e30_325i_and_m3_differential.htm

(3.38+swap info)http://www.dtmpower.net/forum/e36-m3...fo-thread.html

O2 Sensor location:

http://e36diy.com/bmw-e36-oxygen-sensor-o2-replacement-diy/

Header:
- (Raceland Fitment) http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=206591

http://www.racelandus.com/exhaust-headers/bmw-exhaust-headers/bmw-e36-m3-exhaust-headers.html

(fitment): http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...issue-HELP-Plz
(fitment +pics): http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=261028

Exhaust:
- (tips?) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-Po...item4d16235786
- Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xvpCkKhDEs

5 Lug Swap Stuff (e36 parts MUCH cheaper)
-(good write up) http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=92256

http://clavinzero.com/e30-5-lug/

(another good write up) http://extradrei.com/?p=785

Cluster stuff

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/archive/index.php?t-66704.html

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=98653

(M5 Coding Plug) http://parts.bmwofsouthatlanta.com/p...111377664.html

Fan/Shroud/Radiator Setup:(16” Pusher, no puller, upgraded radiator, ZA tank welded to side or bolted to heat shield)
-(e36 expansion tank fitment/Pics of welded ZA tank) http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...=241414&page=2
-(Fan options) http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=204399
-(Fan options) http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=176574
-(Fan wiring) http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=210783

[ian e30 318is]

Great post! You taught me a few things that I wish I knew during the swap process.

[328ijunkie]

Should add the OBD2 DIY a guy on here did (CJDontthink) or something

[zcenterb]

I can add any link if you want to post them ill update the original post. Just for reference by the way, my swap was done with an OBD1 S50 from a 95 M3 which is why certain things are missing such as OBD2 stuff and FPR stuff etc.

And 328junkie, thanks again for the harness and such, fine workmanship, I appreciate it very much.

[zcenterb]

My final setup and mods are all in the sticky thread above if anyone's interested

[Nick_S]

Great post! I spent a good few months reading and re-reading before I dove in.

[zcenterb]

Thanks! And likewise, I almost bought an S52 but then finally found a nice low miles S50. It just takes some diggin