91' 318is S52 Swap "The Beast"

[Vivek]

Are you 100% set on an s50/52? You can get an m50/2 all day at PNP for like $300ish, and I think right now you get all accessories 1/2 off, so it'd be probably sub 500 for the engine and everything else you need (ac, ps, ecu, etc), maybe a bit more with the tranny. It's similar for an m30 also, and I think that may be cheaper because it's a SOHC.

[craiggroves91]

Are you 100% set on an s50/52? You can get an m50/2 all day at PNP for like $300ish, and I think right now you get all accessories 1/2 off, so it'd be probably sub 500 for the engine and everything else you need (ac, ps, ecu, etc), maybe a bit more with the tranny. It's similar for an m30 also, and I think that may be cheaper because it's a SOHC.

Yeah I am.

I need something faster than my m3!

[Vivek]

M30? Could be pretty fast with a chip, heavy though.

[theBAYsics]

sup Craig! thanks for the g260 and extras. i got almost everything else to complete the 5spd swap.

also check CL, theres an s50 for sale in Sac.

[craiggroves91]

sup Craig! thanks for the g260 and extras. i got almost everything else to complete the 5spd swap.

also check CL, theres an s50 for sale in Sac.

Hey!
Awesome, a 5 speed is going to make the car a blast.
Keep me updated!

I've been checking Craigslist like every 10 minutes haha

I think I've been talking to the sac guy
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[CabbE30]

Imy...

[craiggroves91]

Imy...

I miss you too baby.

Where the heck have you been?

[CabbE30]

I miss you too baby.

Where the heck have you been?

Interning at an engineering company mayn. Keeps me so busy.
Youre going to state next year right?

[craiggroves91]

Good news today!!
I received the paper work to transfer the title into my name!

Just need one more signature from a friend, then I should be golden. Fingers crossed!
Gotta fork over the $600 for registration late fees.

I also have a few options for a s50 or s52 at the moment.

Hopefully getting an s52 with 120k miles. Then I'll be converting to obd1
Fingers crossed again!

[craiggroves91]

If compression numbers are good, I'm getting the 120k s52 monday!!

[Vivek]

Are you gonna do anything to the engine (other than OBD1) or just drop it in?

[Roysneon]

Then I'll be converting to obd1

Why?

[craiggroves91]

Are you gonna do anything to the engine (other than OBD1) or just drop it in?

Most likely, little maintenance things.

Why?

I'm actually not 100% sure what route ill take yet. I'm leaning towards keeping OBD2 at the moment actually haha

[craiggroves91]

Good news.
Got my s52 today
120k miles on her. Compression good across the board
The donor

In the truck, almost home. 5 hour drive total to get it


Home sweet Home with the e30 behind it

took the Zf off to find a Lightweight flywheel. Unsure of the brand, but it weighs 13lbs

Anyone recognize this brand?

Unbolted the A/C and powersteering that I don't need and then got her on a stand. Hopefully I'll get her ready to put in soon

[FunfGan]

Good stuff!