E21 S50 Swap

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  • jakeb
    E30 Mastermind
    • Feb 2004
    • 1909

    #1

    E21 S50 Swap

    Starting an S50 E21 swap for a customer

    A few bits of the planned build
    Fully rebuilt suspension (lowered on H&R)
    All reused parts will be powder coated
    323 rear discs
    volvo vented brakes in the front
    ESM staggered BBS RS reps
    and some other bits along the way


    Here is the car that it is all going into....pics are from the owner before he put it away last winter. (I am sure he will chime in here)





    The engine going in


    323 rear trailing arms


    The lift is taking up by another build so the tear down will happen on jack stands.


    Motor getting ready to come out



    First step will be to pull everything apart and send any reused suspension parts out to be powder coated. Then get it back rolling again and start on the engine swap.
    www.classicdaily.net
    1970 m42 swapped 2002
    1985 LS1/T56 Swapped e28 (557e)

    www.blunttech.com - For all your parts needs

    Follow me on Instagram for constant build updates @classicdaily
    https://www.facebook.com/ClassicDailyLLC
  • kevvve
    Mod Crazy
    • Apr 2012
    • 670

    #2
    body looks great for its age. end product shouldn't disappoint. in for progress.
    BUILDTHREAD
    WTB LIST

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    • TroyShark
      Advanced Member
      • Oct 2012
      • 195

      #3
      This is exactly what I want to do in the future. Can't wait to see more.

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      • canakami
        Mod Crazy
        • May 2010
        • 743

        #4
        This is going to be awesome. Going to enjoy following this!
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        Always chasin'

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        • BamaE30
          Wrencher
          • Sep 2008
          • 239

          #5
          This looks interesting....
          Imported from Detroit

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          • smerfs
            Grease Monkey
            • Jan 2012
            • 319

            #6
            subscribed. Looks like a fun build!
            320I - under construction

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            • defaultName
              E30 Modder
              • Jul 2010
              • 859

              #7
              Very interesting!
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              Buy and sell your E30s and E30 parts on E30 Marketplace!

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              • JCarp90
                E30 Mastermind
                • Feb 2011
                • 1759

                #8
                Sometimes I feel like e21s are ignored so its really cool to see this. Very excited to watch this build.

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                • jakeb
                  E30 Mastermind
                  • Feb 2004
                  • 1909

                  #9
                  The body is VERY solid!

                  More stuff coming apart...




                  Hard to get pictures under the car with it not on the lift...but either way here are a couple







                  Engine is just about ready to come out.
                  www.classicdaily.net
                  1970 m42 swapped 2002
                  1985 LS1/T56 Swapped e28 (557e)

                  www.blunttech.com - For all your parts needs

                  Follow me on Instagram for constant build updates @classicdaily
                  https://www.facebook.com/ClassicDailyLLC

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                  • SirWolfian
                    Advanced Member
                    • Mar 2012
                    • 132

                    #10
                    I'm very interested to see how this comes out!
                    I Say... that is some awesome shit!

                    '86 325e- (parts car)
                    '89 325i- DD and project aka "Shirley"

                    Progress thread for Shirley

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                    • giantkeeper
                      E30 Fanatic
                      • Aug 2009
                      • 1416

                      #11
                      Nice!
                      Originally posted by blunttech
                      Always Always go for the reach around if there is an option

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                      • jakeb
                        E30 Mastermind
                        • Feb 2004
                        • 1909

                        #12
                        I was gone on a short vacation this past weekend but back working in the garage today.

                        Got some more done on the e21...

                        Front struts just about all torn down....just need to pull the hubs (loosened allready) and backing plates then they can go off to the powder coater. For those that have done volvo brakes up front do you normally ditch the backing plate all together or trim it down?


                        Rear trailing arms more pulled apart....


                        Rear subframe pulled apart


                        engine is out




                        www.classicdaily.net
                        1970 m42 swapped 2002
                        1985 LS1/T56 Swapped e28 (557e)

                        www.blunttech.com - For all your parts needs

                        Follow me on Instagram for constant build updates @classicdaily
                        https://www.facebook.com/ClassicDailyLLC

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                        • dougie30
                          E30 Mastermind
                          • Apr 2012
                          • 1708

                          #13
                          Excite for finished product
                          M30 is God's motor.....but Jesus drives an M60'd car -slammin.e28

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                          • iXguido
                            Mod Crazy
                            • Nov 2009
                            • 716

                            #14
                            Looks like the backing plate just needs to be trimmed. http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=966135 <- Nice write up on it.

                            Nice project, I enjoy following your builds.

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                            • Motorsports
                              R3VLimited
                              • Feb 2007
                              • 2882

                              #15
                              looking forward to this build. e21s dont get the respect they diserve.
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