S52 Swap

[SpecM]

well actually, i found that a getrag 260 will work (i think) only problem will be starter and flywheel teeth?


but the drive shaft will have to be shortened...and balanced.

i will custom fab mounts, etc.. ( i can weld)


all the wiring and ecu shit i can get out of a totalled m3, so thats not a prob.


happy now?

hahahaha you don't have to do any of that!
search "m50 swap", it will be the same as an s52, I'm not going to be an ass about it, but it really has been covered alot

do I know you in person from somewhere?

[Fidhle007]

well i have the tranny, and drive shaft ready to go.


BEFORE i invest int obuying a totalled m3 just to get the motor out of, i'd just like to know what all E30 works, and what all e30 doesnt.

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=98494&highlight=s52+318is

ive been reading that thread, and it seems as if everything e30 didnt work, and thats DEF gonna hold me up, bc i dont want to buy a m3, then be ready to drop the motor, and the shit not work.

k.


im 17 right now, ive pulled and replaced m20's, but never changed from motor to motor, thats why im confused,
i have searched, its just i havent found what i was looking for.

I'm just going to be serious for a moment here because I think I'm the only professional in this thread so far. (I haven't been paying attention though...)

As far as I've heard you can actually keep the drivetrain from an M42 car and just bolt the motor up but don't expect your tranny to last long. The 260 out of a 325i works with a custom brace because it will have to sit rotated 15˚ off it's normal location. the best plan by far is the E36 ZF tranny and a driveshaft out of a 328i, but this will require a final drive change as it has a 1:1 5th gear and will be stupid short otherwise.

[xwill112x]

well actually, i found that a getrag 260 will work (i think) only problem will be starter and flywheel teeth?


but the drive shaft will have to be shortened...and balanced.

i will custom fab mounts, etc.. ( i can weld)


all the wiring and ecu shit i can get out of a totalled m3, so thats not a prob.


happy now?

[atomic]

dAMN! OK please quit posting asking what to use for this swap, go read THIS and come back asking for help if you ever get this going AFTER you have for answers and need help 2 years down the road...


This subject has been exhausted and gone over so many times that honestly the 24v thread could be locked and you could still get the job done when needed...



Shit I am going to get flamed for providing that, oh well!






THIS is also a great read for 24v e30 swaps...

[e30s52]

I will give you a whole list of what you need for 100 bucks how about that?

[xwill112x]

I don't think you're in a place to be telling anyone to shut up. As a matter of fact I'm going to tell you to shut up. Shut the Fuck Up, actually. It is better to keep one's mouth shut and be thought a fool then to open it and remove all doubt.

then i guess you removed all doubt about yourself then eh?

[e30s52]

What are you looking for? it most likey is in the the 24v thread.

[Fidhle007]

would you like to write a diy on how to stfu?

I don't think you're in a place to be telling anyone to shut up. As a matter of fact I'm going to tell you to shut up. Shut the Fuck Up, actually. It is better to keep one's mouth shut and be thought a fool then to open it and remove all doubt.

[xwill112x]

Wow thats a really good come back. So you have no imagenetion and cant use a search button. Good luck with that buddy.

On the other hand I already did this swap when I was 17 and maybe ask 4 questions. Learn to use the search button please. It will really help you out.

k.


im 17 right now, ive pulled and replaced m20's, but never changed from motor to motor, thats why im confused,
i have searched, its just i havent found what i was looking for.

[e30s52]

Wow thats a really good come back. So you have no imagenetion and cant use a search button. Good luck with that buddy.

On the other hand I already did this swap when I was 17 and maybe ask 4 questions. Learn to use the search button please. It will really help you out.

[xwill112x]

Well, I did mine myself in a weekend. Without posting here. What's your big holdup?

well i have the tranny, and drive shaft ready to go.


BEFORE i invest int obuying a totalled m3 just to get the motor out of, i'd just like to know what all E30 works, and what all e30 doesnt.

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=98494&highlight=s52+318is

ive been reading that thread, and it seems as if everything e30 didnt work, and thats DEF gonna hold me up, bc i dont want to buy a m3, then be ready to drop the motor, and the shit not work.

[xwill112x]

Would you like me to write a diy for using the search button?

would you like to write a diy on how to stfu?

[Fidhle007]

i have done a whole lot of reading, people are just telling me different shit.
im sorry if you guys get asked the question "once a week" but damn, its really not that clear about some shit.

and nty, im a diy'er

Well, I did mine myself in a weekend. Without posting here. What's your big holdup?

[e30s52]

Would you like me to write a diy for using the search button?

[xwill112x]

Seriously kid, do a whole lot of reading and then if you still have questions you can come ask us. Or if you want to bring the car up to my shop I'll get it swapped for you in a timely fashion and it will work right the FIRST TIME but it's going to cost WAY more than $1500...

i have done a whole lot of reading, people are just telling me different shit.
im sorry if you guys get asked the question "once a week" but damn, its really not that clear about some shit.

and nty, im a diy'er