Basically want someone in the seattle area that have done a bunch of m50/s50 swaps, to do mine. If you know anyone or any shops that have done this, send them over my way .
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It isn't too hard to do on your own. If you have the free time and room I bet you could offer free beer/food for help on a few weekends and have it all done. -
german autoworks or car tender i know they have done it. german autoworks is doing my wiring for my s52 swap hate those wires lolComment
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I'll be back in Seattle this summer where I have great facilities to do a swap, but right now I'm stuck in a rental house in DC.
I'd like to do my swap here but I'm not sure exactly what I will need for tools and I am using the car as a daily driver.
If I had a cherry picker and a week off would that be reasonable to get it done, assuming I had all the parts? Anybody in the DC area want to help for free pizza and beer?
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Yes, a week off would be reasonable to get it done, assuming you had all the parts. I did one on a three day weekend. I didn't actually get the rest of the car rolling till later, because I had to fix up some chassis/brake parts.
From an empty engine bay to a test fire, it took around 2 days. The third day was just clean up activities, like neatening up the wiring harness, fully bleeding the cooling system, etc.
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fred, come over, i got booze and food. :DToyota PickupComment
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Hmm, I think booze would slow us down! :mrgreen:
But yeah, I'd consider lending a helping hand, but only if your sister's hot. jkComment
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Fred is such a badassComment
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Bennetts22 and I did it in about 6 hours. Two qualified wrenchers, a lift, and all pieces previously test fitted / used and then removed and sitting on the garage floor.
We installed the motor, exhaust, cooling system, the whole deal. Drove the car the same day. It was pretty cool, I just figured we'd get a good start...we finished before dinner!Comment
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a week should be good with a little more than basic tools-torque wrench,torx sockets,wrenches and socket(8mm-19mm) etc.
i took me about 3 days to swap in my s52 into my e30m3 but, that's from scratch-meaning converting to obd1 specs,installing e34 oil pan,drilling in the extra temp sensor,cut/thread the 944 booster,prepping the 3.25 lsd diff etc.
i made the harness weeks before-when i had all my necessary parts prepped and ready-it was install time,it took me 3 days(2 days prepping,1 day assembly) to swap in everything from engine to diff and the exhaust...btw i did it by myself:-)Last edited by vr4boy; 11-27-2007, 05:24 PM.Comment
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My friend is also looking for a shop to do a s52 swap in to his m3.
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Yeah, it's killing me. At my folks place in Seattle I have a lift, HP air and all the stuff that makes it easy. Here in DC I have a 2 car garage a collection of good tools, a deadline and 2 kids to "help".
I already have the harness converter wired and plan to use the stock tranny which should make it easier. I also plan to use the stock exhaust (for now).
I'll be looking for some qualified help and a loaner car when I commit to it.Comment
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Either christmas break or summer I'd be glad to help. Can't at my house since my dad's e24 and my pickup and his galaxie aren't leavin the garage at night.Comment
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