Need help m52 swap

[MaRsUpEr]

hiiiiiiiii everybody,
am new here... Am looking for some advices
am planing for M52 Swap for my e30, I wanna know what exactly do I need for that and am planing to do soon, in my country they are not that experts in swaping on e30, so I NEED HELP PLEASE
as I've seen in all m52 swaps they removed the clutch fan
if I do that here the temp. will go up in 10 minutes, please give me some advices


Thanksssssssss

[FredK]

You can run an electric fan, such as a Spal 16". Together with a temperature switch or manual switch, this will allow you to maintain reasonable temperatures even when stopped in traffic.

[mentaleeill]

wire it to the factory fans high speed wire. that wat you can put it on manually with the a.c. switch or it will come on automatically at a certain temp (depends on switch used).

[dpgrand]

based upon what I have learned in the past few days reading up on stuff an electric fan is the way to go

[MaRsUpEr]

thanks :) guys

some more questions

- what are the mounts should i use for the engine.
- for starting the swap what should I order other than:
1) M52 engine with all parts and harness ECU
2) ZF Manual transmission
- what about the Differential.
- Can change these later on (Steering box, Braking system).
- For sure I should change the exhust system?.

SEEMS AM ASKING TOO MUCH :hitler:
is there is any Comprehensive THREAD/LINK about this swap.
that will keep my mouth shut for the time being :D :p


Thanks

[dpgrand]

there is a sticky on the top of this swap forum

[Uber E30]

you will need a brake booster, an e36 drive shaft, differential depending on your ratio, headers, and lots of various other bits.

[MaRsUpEr]

swaping m50 is same like m52 vanos?
nothing special about m52 vanos?

[dpgrand]

some m50's are vanos and some are non vanos. If you use an m52, you will have to convert it to OBDI from OBDII - this requires the intake manifold from an m50 and some other sensors i believe.

[MaRsUpEr]

where do I find about these other sensors :(
that's why am asking about a link to go
which tell exactly what i have to do for the m52 swap

[dpgrand]

http://m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=130494

here's a start

[Uber E30]

some m50's are vanos and some are non vanos. If you use an m52, you will have to convert it to OBDI from OBDII - this requires the intake manifold from an m50 and some other sensors i believe.

Really? I was under the impression that you didnt HAVE to, you just got better performance from obdI

[SpecM]

Really? I was under the impression that you didnt HAVE to, you just got better performance from obdI

you're right, the OBD II mani can be used

[daveyboi]

thanks :) guys


is there is any Comprehensive THREAD/LINK about this swap.
that will keep my mouth shut for the time being :D :p

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61936

Should be pretty helpful :) Good luck!