S50 or S52

[BimmerScreamer]

So I have searched on this so dont flame me.

So Im trying to decide which to go with the 50 or 52, being that I am doing this in my iX the added torque of the 52 isnt really what I'm going for since that could be my demise. Other than that extra torque and the obvious displacement what are the difference's in the engine? do you they drive differently? I have not experience with them, my M3 has a S54 so if anyone can compare that would help. Either way I go I am planning on some mods like euro AFM and cams.

thanks

[JJe30]

s50 is OBDI and s52 is OBDII.

[BimmerScreamer]

yeah so I can save money with the S50 by not having to convert it

[e30s52]

Not really. More parts for the s52 then s50 but they are almost the same. S52 are plentifull and can be had for less money with lower miles.

[e30polak]

Not really. More parts for the s52 then s50 but they are almost the same. S52 are plentifull and can be had for less money with lower miles.

X2

And an obd1 s52 is already about 15hp more then an s50. :twisted:

[Jesse30]

s52 obd 1 is a much better route. please dont tell me you're going to be like the last tool on here and convert your IX to rear wheel drive too.

[BimmerScreamer]

haha, if my iX is rear wheel drive that means my front drive line blew up. I bought this thing for the AWD and I'm using it.

[mongule]

Definatly go s52 for all the reasons allready stated in this thread.

[hoveringuy]

One day soon, my M54 will own all your S52's :nice:

(although it would be a helluva lot easier!)

[Adrian_Visser]

so are you making a custom oil pan or something? has anybody successfully done this before? should be interesting keep us posted.

[ColdAccord]

i believe they had awd m5x motors in europe. might be something to look into

[BimmerScreamer]

the oil pan is going to be made at MoonLite Motorworks when I am ready, they already have a S50iX. The european stuff is another option but I have not found any solid info on it so I'm not going to deal with trying to find it.

[s52e30m3]

so are you making a custom oil pan or something? has anybody successfully done this before? should be interesting keep us posted.

Its been done. A guy I know around here did it.... It's pretty cool.

[s52e30m3]

the oil pan is going to be made at MoonLite Motorworks when I am ready, they already have a S50iX. The european stuff is another option but I have not found any solid info on it so I'm not going to deal with trying to find it.

This is the car I've seen.... Paul does some cool stuff over there.

[e30s52]

One day soon, my M54 will own all your S52's :nice:

(although it would be a helluva lot easier!)

Then I will just have to get an s54 then:pimp: