very nice. Thanks for write up. I am sure as soon as my s50 die on me, I will do M54 swap for my race car. And I can use lots of parts from S50 swap I currently have.
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Originally posted by BMWerke View PostI built an m54b30 and put it I my e30 last just June. Almost a year later and i have 8k on the motor. I'm running it completely obd1 and with a g260. You have a cool car man, props.
So all obd1? Such as m50 manifold and mech throttle single vanos? 413 dme? What do you think about no Disa? What are your build specs. See I planned to go obd1 but peer pressure convinced me of stock controller. What are your thoughts?
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So I've been tossing an idea back and forth in my head. I've been into 4 m54 engines recently acquiring my parts for the swap. One part I guess I have to buy new no matter what is the coolant tubes that run down the block. One is heater inlet one comes from front cover. I know a vender has a solution to the front cover by pounding in an aluminum pipe. But what about the other? Anyone try tapping the hole with 3/4 npt or welding a 90 hose barb in there? Reason I ask about going this route is normally I wouldn't be too concerned with BMW's plastic tubes except the 4 sets I tried to harvest off other engine just disintegrated at the connection point. Anyways input appreciated. Thanks
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Buy the plastic coolant pipes new. They aren't that expensive and last 12-15 years.Tenured Automotive Service Professional - Avid BMW Enthusiast
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Does anyone else know what other brake boosters will work, I've heard the 944 one kind of sucksMy Garage
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Originally posted by steel330i View PostSo if I have the ability to get an '05 330i 6MT ZHP, should I be able to utilize the majority of the bits needed from the donor car or would I still need to fab as much as you have into my 1991 318i? TIA.My Garage
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I didn't use any washers no. You may have to run a die over then to lengthen the threads?Tenured Automotive Service Professional - Avid BMW Enthusiast
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