Guest blebob Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 I'm contemplating a swap and would really like to have a good chat about this project. Better yet I'd like to see the result.Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GunMetalGrey Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Dan has a swapped car, I am in the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest blebob Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 So other than the cost whats been the biggest issue? Who's Dan? I guess I only know screen names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Earl Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Straight6power And I want to s50 swap the TI Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest blebob Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 wow we should set up a repower line LOL! So is Dan happy with his? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Earl Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/2760809837.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest blebob Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 I am planning on stripping my e36, I figure what the heck, I know everything about its history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Earl Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 ^ is it clean or wrecked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest blebob Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Its clean but its served its purpose. I have always liked the e30 better so I figured its time to fix some oil leaks and tired power by doing the swap. I do like the way that the m50 runs also. The e36 is in my album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chadley Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 I did the M52 swap.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest blebob Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 So Chadley are you happy with the result? Did you do the swap or pay someone? I'm trying to figure out whether I want to do mine or just have it done. That would bring up another problem , who to have do the swap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chadley Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Well, it was in the car when I bought it. But it also had the E36 conversion mod done too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 B C Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) Maybe all the ones I have seen have been in a bad state of tune, but I am just not that impressed with the M50. My opinion is that it would only be worth the effort to do an S50 at minimum, even then the S50 doesn't impress me much either (meaning that the cost and effort of the swap are not justified by the performance gains) Edited January 14, 2012 by Snap Understeer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest blebob Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 Sagaris, I guess thats whu I'm asking questions now rather than be sorry I pulled a perfectly running e36 apart. I was planning on doing a stroker motor but thats not a cheap route either. Are there any good builders in the area, I used to use a guy on the north side of Milw but he's out in Cali now. I'd love for Jenny Morgan to do it but don't think thats going to happen. Anyway I'm weighing my options. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chadley Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 You can stroker an M50 for less than 1k. Get M54 pistons, crank, and rods. Drop em in, throw in either s5x cams or throw the intake cam out of an M54 in. You'll need trays and such and need to shorten the vanos gear by 4mm. Heres a build thread http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=569110&highlight= Brilliant, yes. But if you dont know how to engine work, this might be a bit too much. I wanted to do it, but I think I' mgonna go FI. since the new compression ratio would be 10.5:1, that would not work too well with a turbo...lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GunMetalGrey Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 I will have done two swaps within the next month, m50 swap into my 89 325is and one into a friends 84 318i, they really are simple once you have all the parts, I would gladly do it for you if you don't want to tackle it, if you had all of the parts, or had money right away for all of the parts I could probably do it in a week depending on my work schedule. It's a solid power plant with a lot of room for mods, I have also dabbled in motor building, m50's anyway. Text me some time 920-851-497five Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Earl Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Tim is getting an m50? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GunMetalGrey Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Has, needs to go in though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 straight6pwr Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 yup i have an m50 swapped late model car.didnt do the swap myself, bought it that way.its an m50b25tu with the trans from the same car still attached.with the 3.73 it was super torquey, lots of fun but too high of rpms for the freeway.with the 3.25 it is still way better than the m20, but not quite as ballsy. i have no complaints about the car except i dont think the brake booster was done quite right, as it leaks and causes a lumpy idle at times. oil = so easy to changepower = good27 mpg, 30 if i drive like a grannyanyone who tells you an m50 isnt worth it doesnt know what value is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest blebob Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Hummm! Lots of good stuff here. Grey, if I were to decide to do this I may use your services. 6pwr, I know I like the m50 better overall, its got plenty of power but even better its dependable. I have always had problems with oil leaks with the m20, and I think the rubber band is a pain in the ass. I'm also really tired of having to adjust valves all the time. That being said, I would like to take a look at a couple of finished swaps. I would love to do the swap myself, but I travel way to much to be able to get finished in this decade.. My car has over 285k on it but has a factory new steering rack , tranny, and 4:11 LSD in it. The car has no rust on it, and the interior is nice and soft yet. I've had both e36 325is and M3's and they are nice but I'm not really into the doctor, lawyer image thing, I'm old but I still like to let it hang out if ya know what I mean! The e30 is a fun car! I just want to make mine alittle less work to drive. After this gets done then I can do what I do! Paint!Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GunMetalGrey Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 4.10 LSD will be horrible lol, I have a 4.10 LSD in mine right now, but thats only because I dont have money for something else lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest blebob Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 I don't mind it, that keeps the motor right at the power band at interstate speeds. It also sounds better than any stereo;-) Aint much that sounds better than a BMW motor thats happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GunMetalGrey Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Truth, with a nice exhaust you cannot go wrong with 3,000 rpm's, only thing is that first gear will be almost pointless, even with my m42 I fly through first. What year is the car you want to swap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest kalib0y Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 I would do the 3.25 and no higher. My s50 e30 was perfect with that ratio, for the street, hwy and track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest blebob Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 The car I am planning on swapping is my 87 325is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GunMetalGrey Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Solid, looks like a nice car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I'm contemplating a swap and would really like to have a good chat about this project. Better yet I'd like to see the result.
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