Eta-to-M50: Build thread

[nando]

then pay somebody to do it for you. :p

[samiam3356]

This.

Seriously, it's only 12 wires. Not hard at all.

But of the entire swap, what is the hardest in your opinion? The rest is nothing more than pulling out and replacing with different parts. The wiring is the only part that requires more than a few minutes of research. Thus the hadest part of the swap IMO.

[Jand3rson]

The car is finally going in for exhaust work today, and an alignment next week. I'm really hoping to have it drivable by Monday!

[AndrewBird]

wiring is easy :)

This.

Seriously, it's only 12 wires. Not hard at all.

[nando]

wiring is easy :)

I've got parts for 2 more adapters..

[Chris916]

Thats for sure the hardest part. Everything else is pretty straight forward. Not that the wiring isn't but it will take a little time in the manuals to make sure you get it right the 1st time.

or drop $200 on the AKG harness like i did cause wiring scares me :p

[samiam3356]

Love this build. I'm tempted to do similar when my eta shits the bed.

Only thing that intimidates me is the wiring. I hate wiring.

Thats for sure the hardest part. Everything else is pretty straight forward. Not that the wiring isn't but it will take a little time in the manuals to make sure you get it right the 1st time.

[Jand3rson]

Picked up my exhaust tips today, the car goes in for exhaust tomorrow (that's the plan, anway).

[urbancynic]

Love this build. I'm tempted to do similar when my eta shits the bed.

Only thing that intimidates me is the wiring. I hate wiring.

[E30_(1st Musk)_]

was i just attacked? hahaha im playing.

i hear you... i always want a swap when i read this thread. just wouldnt be able to do it in such detail

[Jand3rson]

U mad bro?

Lol nice build. The red valve cover really is tits.

Nah, just taking the piss. Thanks, I love the red. Can't stand to cover it with that shitty flimsy plastic cover.

[Balleristic31]

U mad bro?

Lol nice build. The red valve cover really is tits.

[Jand3rson]

i love and hate this build thread.

1. i like the work and detail. the car is going to look really clean and i want to see a photoshoot and video.

2. i hate it because everything takes forever to get done

Well then why don't you dial up the waaambulance, and they can give you a ride to Bawl's Jr. for a waaamburger and some french cries.

Shit takes a while when you work 6 days a week and pay for stuff when you can, instead of with credit cards and mom/dad's money (not implying YOU, just generalizing).

[E30_(1st Musk)_]

i love and hate this build thread.

1. i like the work and detail. the car is going to look really clean and i want to see a photoshoot and video.

2. i hate it because everything takes forever to get done

[ck_taft325is]

I'm not going to lie I actually want an M50/M52 for boost. The S50 is fantastic fun for NA and just DD'ing duties but, I'm always itching to fuck it up. Seems an M50/M52 would be a much better candidate.