Howdy R3V,
I have owned a 1991 318iS with the M42 for almost a year now and have been dying to swap the engine. I came across a great deal on an M50 so that's what I will be going with. I was reluctant to start a build thread due to my lack of being able to keep up the thread but I'll give it my best shot. The M50 came with a Getrag 250 (I believe), side reads Getrag 220.0.0225.96. I will have plenty of questions along the way, which I will research first and post here if I don't have any luck. I have E28 motor mounts, E34 oil setup, and red label 413 DME on the way so far. This will be my first swap so I'll be taking my time to make sure I have it all correct. The end goal is somewhere in the range of 300-400 whp (FI to come later).
Questions: 1. I have the opportunity to get a 5 speed ZF from a 2002 330ci. Will this work with the M50 in the E30 and what parts/fabrication would be needed? Would I be better off going for a 320 ZF?
I have owned a 1991 318iS with the M42 for almost a year now and have been dying to swap the engine. I came across a great deal on an M50 so that's what I will be going with. I was reluctant to start a build thread due to my lack of being able to keep up the thread but I'll give it my best shot. The M50 came with a Getrag 250 (I believe), side reads Getrag 220.0.0225.96. I will have plenty of questions along the way, which I will research first and post here if I don't have any luck. I have E28 motor mounts, E34 oil setup, and red label 413 DME on the way so far. This will be my first swap so I'll be taking my time to make sure I have it all correct. The end goal is somewhere in the range of 300-400 whp (FI to come later).
Questions: 1. I have the opportunity to get a 5 speed ZF from a 2002 330ci. Will this work with the M50 in the E30 and what parts/fabrication would be needed? Would I be better off going for a 320 ZF?
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