My Engine Swap Thread: 1984 325e w/ S52

[///Mpressive]

Those pics look great, thanks.

Matt, no problem, I will probably order everything tomorrow anyway. I guess we still have a radiator to decide on too, huh? We'll figure it out.

[matt]

The best e36 radiator deal going right now is the Behr from MSR for $150 shipped. (I can't even come close to that.) We just need to make sure that fits / find a way to make it fit.

I think I may need to send you somewhere else for some of this stuff... the list got mighty long and a lot of it is little stuff that I won't be able to save you much cash on, if any. For example the intake manifold o-rings. $5 each! I didn't realize I paid that much, but I did. Freakin' ripoff. I am sure you can get them OEM (as opposed to OE from the dealership) for a lot less.

Ely, did you need an adapter for the m/c to the hardline? It looks like you have some sort of brass fitting there. Specs?

[Addiction2E30s]

Competition

Right on. Pics of the motor showing up will be needed for sure.

This is gonna be the cleanest damn swap any of you have ever seen, mark my words.

I feel a little local competition starting up Looks like we both made Bobby Thrash a happy man. What kind of time frame are you looking at? I have yet to start and have a complete build up; exterior, interior, drivetrain, suspension, brakes, etc... Parts staarting to arrive and pics coming soon.

[///Mpressive]

I got something delivered today...
;)

[Court M3]

nice can't wait to see the finished product

[matt]

More pics!

[///Mpressive]

Getting started...



Keep exhaust supported for removal..



Soak Manifold pieces with PB to help disconnect..





Remove Hood..







Check out Matt.



Getting engine mounted on the stand..



Removing radiator, hoses, and draining coolant.

[matt]

Check out Matt.

Awesome work boots, right? LOL.

[matt]

Bump! I know you have more pics...

[///Mpressive]

I thought you were taking mental pictures...:nice:

[matt]

If you can find a way to post my mental pictures, go for it.

[///Mpressive]

sorry, I don't speak binary... :-)

[VAPORBLADE]

so did this ever happen? I am looking for a good play-by-play on adding an S52.

[matt]

Yes-ish.

The motor is in the car and we're in the process of hooking it up.

[trent]

Why do you guys take the hoods off? WHat a PITA.