S52 Swap

[Jonny Cash]

E30tech is the turbo forum, r3v is the swap forum. Just go with an M50 or M52, it will be cheaper to source (I could probably get you a decent M52 for under a grand) and won't be overkill. An S52 E30 will be much more car then you can handle.

Ill agree with you there. There is a good amount of info on this board, its a good resource, but damn.. Way too much of this kind of bs.

When these guys come to the boards looking for handouts, just ignore it. You're spoiling him by feeding into it. Back when we swapped my Z, there was no forums. We didnt sit on the computer like fucking nerds. We just did it.. Too much talk around here, not enough do!

Granted, im on the internet alot now, due to having a wife and a newborn at home. But you guys that are younger.. Sometimes I wonder, shouldnt you be chasing waffleswaffleswaffleswaffleswaffles, wrenching, and partying? Maybe you guys are sweet or something, idk..

[rThor432]

My eta was scary. I cant even rev the S52 above 3k without sending chills down my spine.

[xwill112x]

/\ +1 and with some upgrades can be nice little track car. I have everything stripped out of my car and some light upgrades to the motor. My car is scary in the rain if you arnt carfull about it hell even on dry pavment it can try and get around you.

ive driven one of my friends 91' 5.0 mustang's...i think it's comparable.

his will kill tires in 4th gear, dry pavement, with a 3:55 rear end.

so i have an idea of what im getting into power wise, just not money/time wise.

i dont think it will be as mean as my buddy's mustang, but i'd like to see some traction problems in 4th gear, thats my least expectations.

ive already got the tranny and drive shaft.

i think all that remains is wiring/hardness'es, motor, rear end (will the one of out a 98 m3 work?), mounts, brake booster(m42 one has clearance issue's BUT i read somewhere you shave the intake mani to make the stock work??)


i think thats it?

besides brake up grades, etc..

[rThor432]

Why would you want traction problems in 4th?

[e30s52]

A mustang pos is not camparable. Your buddy needs to find new tires and widder wheels. You really need to do some research. This isnt that hard.

[xwill112x]

Why would you want traction problems in 4th?

thats the kind of power i would be expecting from the swap, i'd be dissappointed if i didnt.

[xwill112x]

A mustang pos is not camparable. Your buddy needs to find new tires and widder wheels. You really need to do some research. This isnt that hard.

he has falken azenas with 03 cobra wheels.
lol


he has PLENTY of tire and wheel.

but thats off topic...

heres a pic

[e30s52]

/\ Why in the hell would you want that? When your just spinning the tires you are not moving at what you should be if they hooked up.

I bet you wear the baggest of the baggest pants.

[xwill112x]

/\ Why in the hell would you want that? When your just spinning the tires you are not moving at what you should be if they hooked up.

I bet you wear the baggest of the baggest pants.

i bet i dont?


is just an expression of the power output im looking to get?


why do you ALWAYS have to critisize EVERYTHING?

[e30s52]

Its preformace. If you want a car that is going to spin the tires get a mustang or somthing. If you want a car that can put it down get a bmw. 240hp with an s52 same as a s50. And for the critisizem remark I dont understand that at all. So you want no traction in any gear besides 5th? That makes no sence whats so ever.

[xwill112x]

why would i spend money on a swap when a i have traction problems in 2nd with a 4 pot?

i'm looking to atleast double my numbers.

it's not that i dont want traction, i want a car that just has problems acheiving it. ;)

tell me how that doesn't make sence?

[e30s52]

You said you want your to spin the tires in 4th.....

[xwill112x]

lol that was an expression on the power output i would like to acheive,

but untill i have enough money to buy my friends dads totaled m3, my project is well..dormant...


right now, im really looking for a desent set of borbet a's, t's or maybe some alpina's..

bc i can get those with a tax refund check. :)

[SpecM]

oh dear god... you guys leave him alone

and Will, stop eging them on, you're asking for it with the Mustang bit

[rThor432]

oh dear god... you guys leave him alone

I'm nice to everyone in/around NC. Gotta be friendly with local guys. I was just curious about the desire for traction issues in 4th gear.

I've never broken my car loose in 4th, but I shift like grandma. I bet my car is faster than a 5.0 Fox-body though ;).

In all fairness, the best way I can put it into perspective is to point out that the car is faster than an E46 M3. That's quick enough to entertain me.