The comprehensive DOHC engine swap thread.

[windsor318is]

hmmmm i have no clue would that matter? idles beautifully, i think it would disrupt it if the icv was stuck

[justin_l_]

It doesn't matter that your current tranny has a sheetmetal console. The new tranny you go with, will have provisions to bolt up the late model shifter stuff.

-Erik

I don't see provisions.... Maybe I am confused?
E30


E36

[e30serg]

Try installing #8 and #9?

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...74&hg=25&fg=05

[JGood]

Try installing #8 and #9?

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...74&hg=25&fg=05

Exactly. When I did a five speed swap on my 85 with the late model linkage, I had to use those parts.

[brandon11130]

anyone know what size and thread the 4 bolts are that hold the oil filter housing/alt bracket to the block? my motor didnt come with them....

motor is a 92 NV m50

[e30s52]

check realoem.com

[brandon11130]

check realoem.com

found em, are thoes prices right? seems like my dealer would try to mark them up to $5 bucks a bolt or somthing stupid like that

[peter_the_flier]

Exhaust System

Hey Everyone,

I jsut got finished with my E30/s50 conversion a couple of weeks ago. I am running the stock 87 325is exhaust right now complete with CA legal cat. I really like the sound of the exhaust but would like it to breathe a little better and have a louder sound. any suggestions?

Also, I slapped on the AC compressor to the engine but don't have the belt or lines to connect to the old e30 r12 system. help?

-peter

[e30s52]

some time those prices are right but not often

[brandon11130]

some time those prices are right but not often

deffinantly not right, i paid $180 for

intake mani studs and bolts
exhaust mani studs and bolts
flywheel bolts
valve cover bolts
motor mount bolts
motor arm bolts
oil filter housing bolts

I dont think i have ever been raped that hard before. I only paid 200 for the motor!

although the exhaust studs and bolts are way cool, the bolts are copper and the ends are all pinched, so you can hand tighten the studs all the way in, then once you apply torque the copper un bends and threads itself the rest of the way down, its awesome.

plus the bolts are shiney, shiney bolts= B1R

[e30s52]

where did you buy them from?

[MIKe30]

where did you buy them from?

He bought them from Daniels BMW/Cadillac in Allentown, PA (may even be quakertown, not sure)

[Jean]

Man, I am going to slowly grab the notes from this thread and organize it into an xls document or html page.....

is the oil pick up the metal tube where the dipstick goes into or is it something else?

("e34 m50 oil pan, pick up, and dipstick" )

[MIKe30]

Man, I am going to slowly grab the notes from this thread and organize it into an xls document or html page.....

is the oil pick up the metal tube where the dipstick goes into or is it something else?

("e34 m50 oil pan, pick up, and dipstick" )

When you do, please post it. It's so hard to find the time to read (and re-read) all of this thread. It also goes all over the random place, so it's hard to stay focused and read through it all.

[mattdk318i]

Man, I am going to slowly grab the notes from this thread and organize it into an xls document or html page.....

is the oil pick up the metal tube where the dipstick goes into or is it something else?

("e34 m50 oil pan, pick up, and dipstick" )

nope, its the pickup for the oil pump. I JUST got mine yesterday from pelican. Dont forget the gasket!