1991 318i Cabrio bagged w/s50 swap

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  • childsplay
    Noobie
    • Jan 2017
    • 24

    #16
    So I got her running and the s50 is everything I expected. Runs warmer than desired when the a/c is on so EMG installed an extra fan to cool things down in this Texas heat.



    Busted my oil pan 2 days ago driving down one of Houston’s abusive roads. Was only going 20mph and my air ride was at normal ride height (50psi). The dip was so bad it compromised my skid plate and cracked the oil pan. The e34 oil pan sits extremely low on the s50 even with the subframe spacers. Luckily I was otw to my homie’s junkyard and was close enough to make it before running too low on oil. Long story short we threw it on a lift, removed the pan, took it to get the crack welded up, and had it back running 6hrs later. Had a nice drive back home until it started smoking like crazy. Pulled over and realized we didn’t tighten the d—- drain plug. Ended up towing it home with AAA. Copped a new plug from Momentum the next morning and now she’s good to go.

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    • KIRIEIW
      No R3VLimiter
      • Dec 2012
      • 3385

      #17
      Originally posted by childsplay
      Dude, you need to share the part number on those fender covers. Btw awesome ride, can't wait to get my S50 installed in my own vert!


      1992 M tech 2 Convertible - S50 Swap
      1992 e34 Touring- S50 Swap
      1992 325i-S50 Swap (SOLD)

      1995 e36 M3 Mugello Red - S50 (SOLD)
      1991 325i Convertible Laguna Green (SOLD)
      1987 325i (SOLD);1992 M tech 2 Convertible (SOLD)
      1988 325i Convertible Alpine White (SOLD)
      1991
      Brilliantrot Convertible 80k Miles (SOLD)
      1992 325i Convertible Schwarz (SOLD)
      1992 318i Convertible Project-Finished (SOLD)

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      • childsplay
        Noobie
        • Jan 2017
        • 24

        #18
        Originally posted by KIRIEIW
        Dude, you need to share the part number on those fender covers. Btw awesome ride, can't wait to get my S50 installed in my own vert!
        Wish I knew lol. I'll have to ask the shop that did the swap. They were vet BMW dealer mechanics for 10yrs so I'm sure they got them while working there.

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        • econti
          E30 Enthusiast
          • May 2014
          • 1095

          #19
          That is tasty!
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          (clicky on piccy to get to thread)

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          • jeenyus
            R3VLimited
            • Aug 2011
            • 2064

            #20
            How hard is it to get an S50 euro ITB intake?

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            • mila325
              Member
              • Sep 2015
              • 82

              #21
              Originally posted by jeenyus
              How hard is it to get an S50 euro ITB intake?
              Just go with an RHD ITB setup at that stage haha.

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              • childsplay
                Noobie
                • Jan 2017
                • 24

                #22
                Picked up some 17x8 Style 5s cerakoted in gold. Got them drilled to 4x100, new hub rings, and mounted a set of Nitto 205/40s. Had to grind the caliper bracket down and add 5mm spacers for the front. Huge difference compared to the previous set of 16inch RS. Just picked up a new OEM valance, front bumper and plastics. Got hit while parked a while back. Headed to paint soon. Same color, fresh coat with minor repairs.

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                • mike.bmw
                  E30 Mastermind
                  • Dec 2015
                  • 1751

                  #23
                  You've got great taste in cars. And I love the gold centers on those BBS wheels! :)

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                  • ZEKTI
                    Wrencher
                    • May 2016
                    • 218

                    #24
                    Those wheels look perfect. Clean car!!
                    OBD1 S52 E36 Compact
                    84 318i M10 Zender

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                    • childsplay
                      Noobie
                      • Jan 2017
                      • 24

                      #25
                      Originally posted by mike.bmw
                      You've got great taste in cars. And I love the gold centers on those BBS wheels! :)
                      Appreciate that!

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