Who can help with engine and tranny swap in Houston area?

[undercover911]

Will be moving to Katy,TX from Dallas. Need to find reputable shop or Mechanic who can help with engine and trannny swap project. E30 needs tranny repair now and I'm considering putting a 5 spd manual in it and perhaps an s50 or an m50.
Please post names and contact info of shops / serious wrenchers in the Houston that you recommend.
Thanks.

[el bimmer]

I don't know any in Houston, but I know one in Dallas. Clown shoe Motorsports. They are usually on Bimmerforum, not sure if they are on here.

[undercover911]

I don't know any in Houston, but I know one in Dallas. Clown shoe Motorsports. They are usually on Bimmerforum, not sure if they are on here.

I've been talking with Clownshoe but things are going slow. I'm moving to Houston and need a backup plan in case my car ends up in Housont.

Thanks for posting.

[el bimmer]

I've been talking with Clownshoe but things are going slow. I'm moving to Houston and need a backup plan in case my car ends up in Housont.

Thanks for posting.

Cool, I am also headed that way as well here soon. To the South East, hopefully in the coming weeks.

[kkamakasi]

PM sent

[ms_julesy]

My location is Houston. I can possibly help you. Could you provide more info? or is just a tranny and motor swap all u need?

[undercover911]

My location is Houston. I can possibly help you. Could you provide more info? or is just a tranny and motor swap all u need?

I need parts and labor for a complete tranny and engine swap. I have some parts of an M5x engine that i could use if I go swap an M5x.
I need either help doing it or someone with expertise, time, and the shop to do it for me, depending on prices.

I have two goals in mind, depending on the budget and if I find the qualified help.
#1 The car needs the tranny swapped to a manual or, at least, the current auto needs to be repaired.
#2- complete engine swap with either S5x, M5x, or rebuilding existing engine as a stroker *with i Head and different camshafts.

We can also talk details over email or phone. PM me with your contact info.

Thanks for reaching out.

[unevolved]

MPH Automotive does some seriously good work on BMWs/Mercs/VWs, but they may be out of your price range for a swap on an E30. Anytime I've been there, they've got plenty going on.

[theothgrey]

OP, did you find help with your tranny and engine? any updates? hope you got what you needed.

Any other up-to-date advice on mechanics and shops in Houston? I'm not in an immediate need, but it's always good to hear recommendations for when the time comes.

[undercover911]

Update: swap completed. WAs very expensive but I would say its worth it. I did more than just the engine and tranny swap so costs went "up, up,and away"!
Ended up working with Alex - Advanced BMW Repair - http://abrhouston.com/http://abrhouston.com/

If I can make it to one of the Houston e30 meets, I'll show the car.

[saturnv7890]

What else did you get done??

[el bimmer]

What did you get done?

[Mouse]

What else did you get done??

This. Def hope you can make it to a get together soon.

[kdique]

E30 meetup

Update: swap completed. WAs very expensive but I would say its worth it. I did more than just the engine and tranny swap so costs went "up, up,and away"!
Ended up working with Alex - Advanced BMW Repair - http://abrhouston.com/http://abrhouston.com/

If I can make it to one of the Houston e30 meets, I'll show the car.

Bring your car out to Cullen park Sunday 16th 830 am a few of us are meeting there we would love to see your car.