The offical m50 swap thread

[jakeb]

How do you like it?

[BMWE30iS]

Just a status update, the m50 is running woot!!!!, and everything is pretty much done a few small things to button up and the last big thing is the exhaust. I have a e36 midpipe in the mail, pics and vids to follow.
PS i have chip on the way to should make things more fun.

-Dan

[brandon11130]

GL with the swap, I always wear sandals while im working.. But then again i have sasquach feet, I could drop a kennworth motor on them and i probably wouldint notice. Ive been pulling motors since i was 15, I guess ill learn when i loose a toe, untill then whatever

[BMWE30iS]

if you used a load leveler it would have started...






just saying.

more then likely it would have lol

Dan

[1fastcosmo]

I give it 18 months at that rate before you r3v your big toe with an exhaust manifold or P/S pump. I wear Redback Steeltoes in the shop, and have set a few engines on my feet by accident when the core guy is there for scrap metal. You really should't chance your feet. I'd suggest a short sleeve shirt w/shoes instead of a parka and sandals.

i only wear them during the summer.I rarely move heavy things with sandals on.

[Jparkr]

if you used a load leveler it would have started...






just saying.

[Fidhle007]

ill come over if u pay for my flight up there :)..


pm me some details, ill help u sort it out.

Shift key failing you again?



OP: Call tomorrow afternoon and I'll try and get you straightened out, I'm sure it's something simple I'm just not thinking of without the wiring diagrams in front of me.

[Farbin Kaiber]

hand tools suck.only time i use them is when an air tool doesnt fit in there.lol Id much get it done quick.I work in flip flops alot cause it can get hot in my warehouse I've never dropped anything on my toes but scraped them more than a few times by all the shit sitting around

I give it 18 months at that rate before you r3v your big toe with an exhaust manifold or P/S pump. I wear Redback Steeltoes in the shop, and have set a few engines on my feet by accident when the core guy is there for scrap metal. You really should't chance your feet. I'd suggest a short sleeve shirt w/shoes instead of a parka and sandals.

[ZiMMie]

here are some updates, motor is in but wont start(as you prob know if you have seen my other threads, well enough of the talk on to some pics!!!


PS-Somone come help me get this thing started!!!!!! im willing to pay in beer, cash etc lol

ill come over if u pay for my flight up there :)..


pm me some details, ill help u sort it out.

[1fastcosmo]

man you sound like you own every tool and piece of equipment needed to make it happen. must be nioce

im a smart shopper.I buy tools as i need them so im starting to get a decent collection going.Now i need another box but i hate spending 2000+on a good used tool box.I mean i got my cherry picker wiht a load leveler(that was missing stuff) for 40 bucks haha

[atomic]

hand tools suck.only time i use them is when an air tool doesnt fit in there.lol Id much get it done quick.I work in flip flops alot cause it can get hot in my warehouse I've never dropped anything on my toes but scraped them more than a few times by all the shit sitting around

man you sound like you own every tool and piece of equipment needed to make it happen. must be nioce

[BMWE30iS]

Any more updates?

here are some updates, motor is in but wont start(as you prob know if you have seen my other threads, well enough of the talk on to some pics!!!

Dan





PS-Somone come help me get this thing started!!!!!! im willing to pay in beer, cash etc lol

[1fastcosmo]

I love hand tools - use them whenever I can, and hate air tools. Half the fun of working on these cars is turning wrenches, not pulling a trigger. If I wanted to do that, I'd be a hunter. Shit, I have my 2.7i stroker done and running and I'm contemplating ripping it out and doing a 24v just because I love working on my car.

My MINI frustrates me sometimes because there's nothing to be done on it - with my e30 there's always something I can do to it, and it keeps the hobby alive.

PS - I almost always wear sandals when working on my car - yes, even when swapping engines. If you're not smart enough to get your toes out of the way in time, you deserve to lose them :)

PS - Good luck! Let us know how the swap turns out!

hand tools suck.only time i use them is when an air tool doesnt fit in there.lol Id much get it done quick.I work in flip flops alot cause it can get hot in my warehouse I've never dropped anything on my toes but scraped them more than a few times by all the shit sitting around

[Jon325i]

I bought one for about 25 bucks that I use on a frequent basis.Also its not even 30 bucks dude i mean are you that hard up for cash?lol I have a 2000 dollar ingersol rand compressor big deal ?Its just funny to see how the majority of you guys are so cheap.Your sitting there cluckin like a baby about 30 bucks.It just cracks me up.THeres no such thing as spoiling yourself with tools.You could never have enough tools.It just makes jobs easier why use a jack and possibly a second person when I can use a leveler and do it by myself.Anyways

^^^^^^

I like this guy. His 'tude is very cool.

[318isbmw]

Hurray for sandals and building motors. Yeah, I've got a second project sitting at home, a c10 on bags w/ built motor just to be able to build it up. Always fun having more projects. And hell yes I work in sandals welding and stuff, hurts worse to get a piece of hot metal down the shoe than bounce off the side.

Any more updates?