is a m50 swap worth it?

[BDSax]

well, i think im going to rip the m20 out this weekend.

[BDSax]

Happy Birthday to ME!

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?p=775549#post775549

[e30 gangsta]

w00t how many hours did it take?

[BDSax]

5

[Mr.SWISS]

You are going to be so much happier with your car after this. Going form an Autotragic tired M20 to a modded 5 speed M50 is a huge change in car. I only did a lightweight fly wheel on mine and maint. and it is totally different and I can't keep out of it. I drove the eta to Wal-Mart once in the last 2 months just to get oil while I did a change. I think it's getting jealous.....:crazy:

[BDSax]

well the sad thing is the m20 really isnt tired, it really moves. m50>m20

[cahomey]

Yea I was kinda sad when I took out my m20.

She could still flex nuts.

[BDSax]

well, 322 days ago me, tj and erick pull out the m50 from the crashed e36. now tomorrow i will be installing it with TJ. couple other may show up but im very excited. i really hope i have all the parts needed.

I wanna thank everyone that has helped me during the way posting. special thanks to Cahomey, FredK and Matt for putting up with my crap, especially fred! i will post my progress in my car thread in the members ride.

[matt]

You're welcome. :mrgreen:

I'm PMing you my number. Call me if you have any issues and I'll do my best for ya.

[BDSax]

thanks!

already a quick question. im going to use a load leveler. i need 2 pieces of chain and i know one hooks on the front upper tap by the thermo housing, where does the other connect? also what do i need to keep off for the motor to fit in (power steering pump)

[matt]

You need to run a strap to the back of the block, there is a loop by the starter to run it through.

[PiercedE30]

There is a hole right above where the starter is that is built into the block. Take a bolt and nut and run it through the hole and hook the chain to it.

[BDSax]

will a chain work? or will it be to taunt and not clear the firewall?

[FredK]

I used a chain on that eyelet on the back of the block. It cleared fine. Just make sure to pad the chain where it hits the manifold, so it doesn't dig in. I used a folded up bath towel. :)

[SchnellerVert]

I spy Kart wheels in some of those pics. What do you have?