Tired of the M50 so gettin more POWA...

[Jean]

Look like a Nice/Clean swap! good job! going to BAR it yeah?

[Nick_S]

Love it. Probably my ideal configuration for an E30 if I could have it. The color, the engine, the wheels, the stance. Perfect.

[mammoth_e30]

very nice, I wasn't going to paint my block but you may have just changed my mind.

[jinoguy]

Sorry for the late update but just got back from Thailand and jet lagged like a mofo. So the swap is FINALLY done and runs smooth as butter. :)

I wanted to make sure I used the best parts available so here it goes. Every nut, bolt, and gasket was replaced that needed to be changed.

First off I wanted a better tranny so I bought a super clean ZF.

Decided to change the following: pilot bearing, throw out bearing, and put in the Sachs sport clutch.



BTW the newspaper method works great for the pilot bearing. ;)

[jinoguy]

All the flywheel bolts were replaced as well. $3.55 each!!


Changed the driveshaft as well to an e36 m3 and the CSB was changed as well



Everything going back in nicely..

[jinoguy]

Needed a new gasket

No probs..


Probably the hardest bolt to take off!!

[jinoguy]

Changed the lower timing chain cover and replaced the shaft seal with new pump. Coolant hose adapter is from Turner. Pretty nice part ..




metal gaskets were replaced to OEM.

[jinoguy]

Cleaned the surface with mineral spirit and resealed with high temp RTV


And she's finally up and runnin. Woohoo!!!

[e30trooper]

nice nice nice!

[jinoguy]

Look like a Nice/Clean swap! good job! going to BAR it yeah?

Already BAR'd.. hehehehe!

[JGood]

Nice upgrade! Looks great too, I like the all black cover.

[RUFFLZ]

buttsecks.
and you're located in the bay, dope man. curious question, what is your day job and how do you have all the knowledge to swap it on your own??
teach me teh ways.

[Cha Ching]

jinoguy, love the super-sanitary install and anal-attention to detail with regards to parts selection/cleanliness. A few questions, where are you sourcing your motor/tranny? What about all the miscellaneous parts such as gaskets, bolts, etc.?

[jinoguy]

jinoguy, love the super-sanitary install and anal-attention to detail with regards to parts selection/cleanliness. A few questions, where are you sourcing your motor/tranny? What about all the miscellaneous parts such as gaskets, bolts, etc.?

Thanks for ur words.
The motor came off a 97 4 door m3 which hit a fence and A pillars were damaged. There was no damage in the front and a video was taken before the motor came out. Did a leakdown and all came at 5-8%

Tranny came of a 97 m3 cabrio

I found both on craigslist after searching on a daily basis lol..

Most of my parts came from the dealer or a bmw shop. If you need info on the shop pm me. ;)

[Pantless Spency]

wow seriously great job man!
looks like you know how to get shit done haha.