My e30 318is s52 swap thread

[MR 325]

Looks like your engine covers aren't fitting too well, eh?

[windsor318is]

the fuel cover doesnt, the little bracket that the rear screw goes into is broken off on the fuel rail, i rigged a screw in.

[dude8383]

the fuel cover doesnt, the little bracket that the rear screw goes into is broken off on the fuel rail, i rigged a screw in.

curious to see what you do with the a/c because i am facing the same dilemma as well.

[e30s52]

you need to put up a sounds clip of your AA exaughst i want to hear it

[loonibab325i]

congrats man!!!! the car is looking GREAT!!!!!

-Abe.

[e30serg]

Hey-did you install the CSB backwards when using the e36 M3 driveshaft? I think that's what I read you had to do. I don't have the rest of my notes here so I can't really check.

[sharksforthecup]

I did, but it looks like it would have worked the other way too.

[loonibab325i]

I did not install the CSB backwards and it works perfectly.

[static]

so did you / are you gonna paint the intake manifold (to rejuvenate the look) ? and if so what paint are you using. Mine is looking crappy with all sorts of scratches and scuffs. Wouldn't mind painting it before putting it back on

[windsor318is]

Hey-did you install the CSB backwards when using the e36 M3 driveshaft? I think that's what I read you had to do. I don't have the rest of my notes here so I can't really check.

nope, just goes on normal, the only problem with the 318 shaft was it was to far forward, and was pulling quit a bit on the rubber to line up to the holes. from what i can see the m3 shaft is the perfect length there wont be any pullling on the rubbber this time. it will be fun trying to get the CSB off again without destroying it.

heres the 318 at top, and m3 at bottom, the m3 is about an inch shorter and the diameter might be a hair thicker as well. just waiting for my m3 guibo and this bitch is goin in.

[windsor318is]

so did you / are you gonna paint the intake manifold (to rejuvenate the look) ? and if so what paint are you using. Mine is looking crappy with all sorts of scratches and scuffs. Wouldn't mind painting it before putting it back on

what i might do evenually is get it chrome look dippped when i get bored, no painting for now

[e30s52]

i want to see it run. i just got my s52 in my car too. not running though :(

[mattdk318i]

Is that the E30 M3 driveshaft? sorry, i wasnt paying attention

[erik325i]

Is that the E30 M3 driveshaft? sorry, i wasnt paying attention

He answered that a few posts up.

-Erik

[windsor318is]

i want to see it run. i just got my s52 in my car too. not running though :(

me either, it runs but doesnt drive yet lol. ill get the shaft in this week, and my shifter comes in next friday. ill have it driving next weekend as long as the shifter linkage works.

and its an e36 m3 shaft