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    #16
    Just do the normal maintenace you would do on your m10. Go over the timing chain system, top and bottom end gaskets, and the usual things you would do in a full service.
    Let me note these things freaking fly. You will surprise a few people at the traffic lights. I certainly was surprised when I helped my friend finish this and took it for at drive. With a 4.10 diff you'll turn first and second gears easily. But like I said in the other thread, make sure you get a HD clutch for the m10 gearbox. Stock m10 will slip from day one.

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      #17
      do you have any recomendations on what clutch kit i should put in o and my flywheel weights a crap ton, can i put in one from a 325?

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        #18
        We used a spec stage 3. It has 6 puck clutch plate with a sprung hub. It bites real hard, but can get wearisome during daily use. If I were to do it again I would've done got a less aggressive clutch. I wouldn't know if a 325i flywheel would work, we got one from an m10.

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          #19
          ok sounds good. i will probably go stage 2 i had a stage 2 in my last car and liked that it has a good feel to it.

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            #20
            Good & tight do u have pictures of those mounts?

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              #21
              Jk I found ur thread.

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                #22
                Originally posted by bmwstudent View Post
                i hate to tell you this but you can expect to pay at least that much to swap in another engine, especially something different
                false.

                I did an M20B25 swap into my 1991 318is and it cost me -$170. Yep that's a negative in front of that 170. I did the swap and MADE $170 on top.

                How you ask?

                Buy a running but totalled parts car for dirt cheap, swap everything over, part out the rest of the donor car, profit.

                oh, and I still have a leftover M42 drivetrain that I need to sell, as well as an extra 3.73 LSD from the donor car (I kept the 4.10 LSD in the car).

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                  #23
                  Don't even waste the cash on an aftermarket clutch.
                  Stock m30 will hold 300hp ez.

                  I spent approx. 500bux for a turn key setup.
                  Not including ecu/mounts. but Other then brackets everything is 100% OE bolt on.

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                    #24
                    Originally posted by LowR3V'in View Post
                    Don't even waste the cash on an aftermarket clutch.
                    Stock m30 will hold 300hp ez.

                    I spent approx. 500bux for a turn key setup.
                    Not including ecu/mounts. but Other then brackets everything is 100% OE bolt on.
                    They're talking about the clutch from the m10 gearbox, the getrag 240.
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                    Originally posted by e30hijinks
                    I move faster than "the speed of light." I'm always connected to my Blackberry and am ready to purchase at a moment's notice. I do not play games

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                      #25
                      Either way a stock m30 clutch is all you need N/A.
                      Related to this, I just pulled a complete m30b35 for $180 today 50% off.
                      Last edited by LowR3V'in; 04-06-2012, 10:29 PM.

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                        #26
                        Originally posted by iamcreepingdeath View Post
                        false.

                        I did an M20B25 swap into my 1991 318is and it cost me -$170. Yep that's a negative in front of that 170. I did the swap and MADE $170 on top.

                        How you ask?

                        Buy a running but totalled parts car for dirt cheap, swap everything over, part out the rest of the donor car, profit.

                        oh, and I still have a leftover M42 drivetrain that I need to sell, as well as an extra 3.73 LSD from the donor car (I kept the 4.10 LSD in the car).
                        haha same! i bought a running/wrecked m3 and i have come up roughly $2000 by parting it out. no joke. Got the car for a steal. AND, i still have a ton more parts to sell off of it. The biggest was a set of 5 DS 2's in perfect condition with brand new tires. Man the kid i bought that car from has to be kicking himself.

                        anyways, hit up the m30 swap. you wont regret it.
                        1989 E30 Zinnoberrot Vert 325i OBD1 S52 turbo;IP

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                          #27
                          iv got an almost brand new clutch and flywheel set up that will work with either a b35 or b34, PM me if your interested

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