The comprehensive DOHC engine swap thread.

[Jand3rson]

I have a question that I need to get answered asap before I spend a bunch of money I don't need to spend.

I'm going to order this Reinz gasket kit, and I need to know if it includes the following:

Valve cover bolt seals (little ones under each valve cover bolt, there's 14 or 15)
Thermostat/thermostat housing gaskets
Throttle body gasket
Water pump gasket

http://www.bmaparts.com/ShopByVehicle.epc?q=&mode=PA&subcatid=Cylinder%20Head%20Gasket%20Set&yearid=1993%40%401993&makeid=BMW%40%40BMW%40%40X&engineid=1012060%40%40525I+/L6_2.5L_M50%40%40525I&catid=Engine+Seals,+Gaskets+%26+Sets&subcatid=Valve+Cover+Bolt+Seal

[crazyman]

Oh ok. I'll go that rout cus I did more research and it's going to be more of a pain in the ass converting it. Somebody on here said the 318i tranny will bolt up but not recommend to do it cus that tranny won't put up with the power fore very long. He suggested getting a getrag 260, so I'm going to try and get my hands on one of those.

[Wishno87]

Danny said something tonight about not being able to use the early-style shift carrier (sheet metal console), I would have to use the aluminum arm, can anyone verify?

You can but Its a janky pain in the ass.
Just use the e30 m3 piece.

[crazyman]

I'm getting ready to do a m52 swap in my 85 318i. the car is a 5spd, my question is am I able to bolt up a 6sp to the m52? If I can, what would be a good flywheel/clutch setup for it?
Chris

[BimmerTim]

I used a UUC E36 M3 aluminum flywheel and an E34 M5 clutch kit. Love it.

Also, I used the aluminum shifter carrier. Not sure if you have to though. However, I have heard that before.

[Jand3rson]

Danny said something tonight about not being able to use the early-style shift carrier (sheet metal console), I would have to use the aluminum arm, can anyone verify?

[e30matt1989]

cool man thanks i think that was the only thing i wanst sure of lol

[Danny]

Nope, just used the e36 starter, e36 clutch/flywheel/pp and the 260 pilot bearing/throwout bearing/slave cylinder.

Keep in mind I'm using the 260 trans as well.

[e30matt1989]

did u have to modify it in any way im think of going with a some sort of lightened fly wheel set up

[Danny]

I'm using the stock e36 m3 clutch setup, I like it a lot.

[e30matt1989]

This may been asked already but im doing the s50 swap and was woundering what clutch set up and fly wheel to use do i need to use the s50 or m20 setup

[gregslow318i]

With all the internals? I'm not going to completely pull apart the inside of the head, like all the cams and valves and stuff.

just pull the cams/trays/lifters and have them hot tank the head...not a solvent tank but a hot tank

hot tank= hot sopy water
solvent tank= solvent that can eat valve stem seals

btw why remove the head? that motor already had a re-built head on that look super clean

[Jand3rson]

Take it to a machine shop and have them wash it in a solvent tank.

With all the internals? I'm not going to completely pull apart the inside of the head, like all the cams and valves and stuff.

[Danny]

Take it to a machine shop and have them wash it in a solvent tank.

[Jand3rson]

Hey guys, here's a couple of possibly silly questions. I'm about to pull the head, and was wondering, what's the best method for cleaning the outside of it? Also, I'd like it get it as new looking as possible. Can I get it clean to the point of looking new, or can I paint it?