Need information on M50 swap

[blackmamba1]

I am in the process of planning on my m50 swap... I have a 1985 318i.

What do I need/ need to do?

I am assuming that it is not a straight forward as a M20 - M50 swap.

[smonkbmw]

you need to search is what you need to do.

yes it is as straight forward as a m20-m50 swap.

look in the 24valve section

[FredK]

Come on dude, you gotta really try harder than that. That's like coming on the general technical forum and saying, Timing Belt. How do I change it?

Anyway, it is pretty much just as straightforward, except the wiring will be different.

[matt]

You will also need a new radiator, driveshaft, transmission, clutch, clutch slave cylinder, flywheel... and a lot of other stuff.

[Court M3]

or http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=45442

[StereoInstaller1]

First and foremost, you will need to upgrade your rear brakes.

M50+drums=R3Vd E30

Unless you wear manties.

[backtrail69]

Buy a 325 chassis...4 wheel disks and bigger struts FTW! Everything is easier..