New SC member! M/S50 swapped 318.

[e30TED]

What's up guys, names Theodore. I've had an e30 in the past, and recently traded for a bobber (some may have seen my FS thread), anyway I sold the bobber and hopped on a bus to Washington DC to buy an M/S50 swapped 318i.

It's got an M50 block with S50 head and internals, E30 M suspension components, EVO3 flywheel/clutch, Bavarian auto sport tuned, and a bunch of other "goodies".

Anyway I wanted to post my official introduction thread and also ask if there is anyone local in the Greenville/upstate area that would have a shop/garage/know how to lend a hand in helping me fix her...my bald rear tires caused the back end to come out on me, I hit the brakes, locked them up and slid into a curb; obliterated the oil pan and I think may have shifted the transmission to the left...it won't go into reverse, and when going into 5th gear makes a metal to metal sound..

If anyone is local and has some input/a lending hand, feel free to hit me up. My number is 864-373-1015.

With that being said, I'll post up some pictures!

[Wh33lhop]

Welcome to r3v. You may not know it, but you are already the epitome of this forum.

[e30TED]

Is that so? lol thanks man! I've done some digging around on here, lots of good info and people! Once I get the oil pan and transmission taken care of, some low boost will come in the future.

[MikeDE]

My hood hits my Hella's when I have them mounted like that...what's your secret Cowboy??

[e30TED]

Mounted them further out with little L brackets, easily bendable too.

[MattBimmer]

Whats up Theo! Welcome man, where you been I have seen you creeping around school here and there but not for long.

[Vtec?lol]

Wait, how do you know it won't go into reverse or into 5th gear without grinding if you blew your pan?

also, do you have any specs on the build from the P.O?

[e30TED]

Whats up Theo! Welcome man, where you been I have seen you creeping around school here and there but not for long.

What's up Matt, yeah I resigned from SWU last semester lol. Whenever I get the car fixed I'll be coming by! Feel free to come up to Greenville to check her out in the garage.

Wait, how do you know it won't go into reverse or into 5th gear without grinding if you blew your pan?

also, do you have any specs on the build from the P.O?

I tried to put it in reverse just sitting there, you know how you have to give an extra push to go into reverse, well that extra "push" won't even go, and with the car off the putting it in 5th gear it makes metal hitting metal sound. I think what may have happened is the oil pan got pushed back and knocked the bell housing to the transmission and possibly broke a transmission mount...I'll be getting under the car tonight and will keep all updated with pictures.

[e30TED]

Here's an extensive modifications list:

1991 318i with M/S50 drivetrain swap.

> H+R OE Springs
> Bilstein Sport Shocks
> Poly eccentric rear trailing arm bushings and subframe bushings
> Motorsport front control arms and bushings
> Poly sway bar bushings with M3 rear sway bar
> Cross drilled rotors and Hawk pads, rear bronze slides, braided lines
> including clutch line

> Stud kit and 4mm front wheel spacers
> Dforce LTW5 Spec E30 wheels with 225 50 15 tires
> Euro manual steering rack, solid steering guibo, non airbag steering column
> conversion

> 3.45 built differential, 40% lockup, polished gears and spiders,
> cryogenically treated internals, Motorsport cover.

> Poly engine and transmission mounts
> Complete Air Conditioning delete
> Factory keyless entry
> Rear headrest/armrest leather seat
> Sparco pro2000 seats with sliders
> Sans OBC display from early model.
> Sans rear window and lockout switch from early model
> 4th "woah nellie" grab handle for driver
> Motorsport lighted shift knob
> Airbag delete with Motorsport 1 wheel
> Euro side trim
> Factory plate frames
> Hella smoked headlamps with 100W bulbs
> Smoked turn ignals

> 2.8L bottom end, new BMW OE with approximately 60k miles, 2.8L engine is
> under square and has forged crank.

> 3.0 cylinder head, approximately 30k miles, fully redone by Turners' machine
hop in Dover NH.

> All BMW OE hardware and gaskets
> Complete OBD1 harness and peripherals

> Euro HFM, big injectors, Turner Motorsport tuning.
> Top quality fluids used throughout drivetrain at all times.
> OBD2 exhaust manifolds ceramic coated
> Under drive pulleys
> Welded oil pump nut, safety wired drain plugs.
> ZF310 manual five speed, new BMW OE with about 50k. *
> BMW OE M3 drive shaft, 50kish.
> Short shifter, custom made from a bunch of kits, custom upper carrier
> length.

> EVO3 E30 M3 clutch and flywheel, 20k miles.
> No leaks on any assemblies.
> Dual engine grounds.
> Custom exhaust, dual 2.5 inch pipes with resonators back to a Remus muffler (I have the remus at the house, have yet to put it on, I had that from my other E30 I kept)

[hedmisten]

Beast.

[shEck3lls0]

Is that so? lol thanks man! I've done some digging around on here, lots of good info and people! Once I get the oil pan and transmission taken care of, some low boost will come in the future.

Yes.... for sure the epitome of R3V. "Boost soon" Haha. Nice car and good luck.

[303e30]

That thing is sick, probably time for a skid plate haha

[Blackout]

The low, high, auxiliary and fogs working like a champ up front. Bald tires in the rear. F**king Bravo man.

[M-technik-3]

That thing is sick, probably time for a skid plate haha

Skid plate would have saved it. Tires might have though. Who built it? Screen name or shop?

[e30TED]

Beast.

Thanks man! Hope to see you Sunday in your dirty30 man!

Yes.... for sure the epitome of R3V. "Boost soon" Haha. Nice car and good luck.

I'm a sucker for forced induction! lol

That thing is sick, probably time for a skid plate haha

skid plate probably would have just crumbled "/

The low, high, auxiliary and fogs working like a champ up front. Bald tires in the rear. F**king Bravo man.

Hahah oncoming traffic hate my lights, but I see everything! lol

Skid plate would have saved it. Tires might have though. Who built it? Screen name or shop?

Tires would have definitely saved it, when the brakes locked up I just slid since my tires had no traction. I bought the car from a guy named Kyle Drake.


Also, thanks for all the kind words guys! It's definitely the most stellar e30 I've owned.