S52 swap into 318iS

[gobuffs]

How much difference would euro itb set-up make on a us s52 ?

Not worht the hassle.

I sent a wire transfer (to the UK) for the 2 motors (then another for another motor) I bought. As long as the seller is legit...

Did you check with Alex at abloriginalparts.com for a motor?

[e30s52]

yeah go credit or paypale that way you can all ways get your money back. i never trust a seller when they say " i can only accept money orders"

[naplesE30]

Well I found and settled on a price for the euro motor tranny and everything else ecu wirring the whole kitten kaboodle but the seller wants a Money wire and I want to pay through paypal. Hopefully he will accept credit card otherwise I will be back in the market for an engine. I am def not going to be wirring any money to anyone. I hope it works out because I really want to get started on this.

[e30s52]

more money for engine and tranny and parts are alittle more expensive. its just cheaper to go with s52

[bmw02m20]

swap

How much difference would euro itb set-up make on a us s52 ?

[gobuffs]

its not to bad but a s52 would be easyer and parts are easyer to find. i had a chance to buy a euro spec but its alot more expensive.

parts are not a problem to find, nor are they crazy expensive (except in certain cases).

to get equal HP you are looking at a lot more money using an S52.

[e30s52]

true. but i dont really feel like spending 4grande more for only 40hp

[etxxz]

but you'll be missin on 85hp....u know, barely makes up for the extra effort....yeah... that's what i think

[e30s52]

its not to bad but a s52 would be easyer and parts are easyer to find. i had a chance to buy a euro spec but its alot more expensive.

[gobuffs]

So what all is invovled in subframe clearence on a s50b32? Is it a lot more involved han a US spec swap? 300hp at the crank is what I want and I think this is the route i am going to go.... Gotta love tax refunds!

Notch subframe, and massage firewall to clear headers. Neither is difficult, but you need to weld to find a welder to do the subframe.

[naplesE30]

I would be more interested in the s52.... Still trying to iron out the details on the s50b32 that I am looking at.... Ill let you know.

[aeryk7]

My s52 would be $3k it has 60k miles and my s50 $2500 it has 115k
I have a tranny add $400
These are complete motors less the Ecu for the S52

[naplesE30]

So what all is invovled in subframe clearence on a s50b32? Is it a lot more involved han a US spec swap? 300hp at the crank is what I want and I think this is the route i am going to go.... Gotta love tax refunds!

[e30s52]

lol no way! its already on the motor and wired. im still light headed from painting lol. yeah a non-M wieghs about 200 ponds less right?

[mitch500]

i just have to settle with my s52 in the e30 maybe some day an m3 e30

damn you sell me my stuff back. lol i need to do the swap!