Baltimore crew!

[FunfGan]

It's BMW's security system. It basically checks the key to make sure it has the same code as your ECU has stored in it. I think they started using it sometime in the mid or late 90's. I've seen S52 swaps using the engine's original key to make it work instead of doing the "EWS delete".

I'm not really sure on the details you'll have to look into it more.

As far as I can tell its not new enough to have that, only the s62's can you encounter that. Im feeling pretty confident right now. Gonna be a lot of work, but come on, thats half the fun!

[VinniE30]

The what? EWS? haha.

It's BMW's security system. It basically checks the key to make sure it has the same code as your ECU has stored in it. I think they started using it sometime in the mid or late 90's. I've seen S52 swaps using the engine's original key to make it work instead of doing the "EWS delete".

I'm not really sure on the details you'll have to look into it more.

[FunfGan]

vinnie, i think it is. iirc i may have read a build that he swapped it to obd1

All I know is the wiring is fairly simple. And actually, so is the booster. Just weld mounting bracket to put it behind the left headlights, then create a longer arm to reach it. They even give all the measurements for the arm length!

[dnick]

vinnie, i think it is. iirc i may have read a build that he swapped it to obd1

[FunfGan]

The m6x hasn't really been documented that well. Are you just "figuring it out as you go" or have you compiled all the info you need to know?
The harness electronics will be the hardest part. Does it have EWS or is the engine before bmw started doing that? A lot of figuring shit out ahead of you..

The what? EWS? haha. Ive got a damn good documented build thread. I already Know that they have a quite simple wiring conversion thing, so I'm actually not too worried about that.
So to answer your question, I do have some good info so far. Plus theres a guy about an hour from here who's done the swap, so that will help :o

[dnick]

lol yeah stuart, do your hw! hahah.
in other words.. holy shit its pouring

[FunfGan]

oh shit how so

Sometimes it seems fairly easy, sometimes insanely hard. A few things I'm concerned about...

1. Selling enough stuff to afford various small, new parts.

2. Finding/ making the brake booster work.


So far I know I need...

1. e34 booster
2. Make mounts
3. Find transmission
4. M20 driveshaft
5. New engine/ trans mounts?
6. Profit with new 4.4L v8 e30??


Luckily the engine is pretty low miles, and Joe's giving it to me for a great price.

I know I'm giving spencer my old m42, and he's buying some other stuff. But right now I have a Dinan chip for sale, a 5spd trans, m42 driveshaft and a 4.10 diff for sale. I'll be making a for sale listing soon, but just throwing it out there. Need to sell that stuff to get money to complete this swap. I want to have all the stuff I need, plus the motor mounts made by the time I have 2 weeks off for winter vacation, then just knock it all out then.

[VinniE30]

The m6x hasn't really been documented that well. Are you just "figuring it out as you go" or have you compiled all the info you need to know?
The harness electronics will be the hardest part. Does it have EWS or is the engine before bmw started doing that? A lot of figuring shit out ahead of you..

edit: Is it possible to convert an m62 to OBD1 like the 24v swaps? I don't see why it wouldn't be possible since the first m6x engine was OBD1 if I recall correctly.

[dnick]

oh shit how so

[FunfGan]

cool well hopefully well see ya around alot more vinnie.
heres my # (as for anyone that needs it) 443- four seven two - five1five6

I just read through the m60 section on here and Im kinda scared now hahah

[dnick]

cool well hopefully well see ya around alot more vinnie.
heres my # (as for anyone that needs it) 443- four seven two - five1five6

[FunfGan]

Yeah. Some people think it's vinni + e30. lol
Just a play on letters.

If you guys want some extra hands on anything let me know. I'm trying to get more involved and meet people after just moving to the area recently.

Wonna have a hand in an m62b44 swap soon? Haha.

[shEck3lls0]

We know we all love our smartphones.

[VinniE30]

i assume your name is vinnie? (correct me if its spelled different) lol

Yeah. Some people think it's vinni + e30. lol
Just a play on letters.

If you guys want some extra hands on anything let me know. I'm trying to get more involved and meet people after just moving to the area recently.

[dnick]

dont feel like quoting.. lol but stuart, fuck yeah bring your camera!!! got flashes? and are you and spencer coming in separate cars? if so... WE gotta show him that one road... preview tiem .

welp, im out. stuart text me when ur about to head over sat.