1987 325e. Eventually Boost+M50 Swap
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Due to the suggestions of a few forum members I think I am going to M50 swap rather than do the 2.7i conversion. The m50 swap has been covered multiple times and in reality it shouldn't be too much more work. Parts are more readily available and it will be able to handle the boost a lot better due to the fact it has twice as many valves. My bottom end also has 280k on it so I'd rather not push my limits.
Edit:
Could someone change the build title for me?
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Is this a correct parts list? what else will I need?
someone said:
m50 longblock. + all accessories (sensors, intake manifold, etc etc.). preferably non-vanos but either will work. Ideally out of a E34 525i (I need this oil pan for clearance). I don't need a transmission or exhaust; I will be reusing my Getrag 260.
Special transmission mounts + bracket. GunMetalGrey might sell these?
e36 engine mount arms with e28 535i motor mounts (should I buy these new online or?)
I can reuse my e30 driveshaft because I will be reusing my g260 trans?
late model e30 coolant expansion tank 88+
brake booster? or relocate?
http://www.e30dohc.c...e=Brake_Booster
E36 steering rack +???or is it necessary?
And some misc items:
325es/325is/318is:
Sand Beige Sport Seats (in good condition, will give more money if they are heated.)
E36:
Sand Beige Vader seats (in good condition, will give more money if they are heated.)
325es:
Red Bumper Front Valence
Note:I will not need the following if I got ahold of an m50 from a e34.
E34 525i oil pan, dipstick tube, dipstick, oil pickup tube
E34 525i wiring harness
E34 throttle cable
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Uhhhhhhhh... janky!!!
Headers from??
Zinnoberrot!
Theres my crank case breather hose? lol
This is supposed to be one hose...
Don't even know.. Don't even ask, aparently thats the window washer thingy? would explain why its not working....Ahh! rust! I'll have to have that removed in the near future.
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looks like the work of a ver knowledgeable previous owner. i think the radiator hose is my favorite.
I actually bought the car off a guy named Jeff..... He's giving you "jeffs" a bad rep man.
He said it was an emergency fix because the hose cracked in the middle.
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Looks like I will be the lone ranger with the only force-fed M20 around here afterall.
So that PCV hose doesnt connect to the valve cover then? that would make for a massive vac. leak and cause the car to run like potatoes
I'm sorry snap
I just don't think its worth it to do the head swap when I could probably source the m50+parts for only a couple hundred moreI don't know where that hose goes to I'll go take a look right now
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Nope ur doing the 2.7i build with boost
1984 BMW 528e - SETA and manual swapped! M50 to come!!!
1988 BMW 528e - Need parts?
1991 Chevy C1500 (mighty 350 with TBI and Wisconsin weight reduction package)
1996 Mazda Miata (SOLD!!!)
1996 BMW 325i (Donor car)
1998 Chevrolet Corvette (BEAST)
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee (BROKEN)
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whats wrong with doing it in the driveway?
Monday would be a perfect day for a swap.
lol! my driveway too steep. But it's family stuff.
So the current plan is to get the longblock out of the garage, buy ALL the parts I will need for the swap. And then bring the swap to a garage (First I have to find one... ) and do it over the course of a weekend (preferably a saturday).
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doing an engine swap in a weekend is pretty intense.
Make sure you have competent helpers that can allow you to get multiple tasks done at once.
I'm hiring santas elves.
But seriously I totally got boned by my family t('.'t)
with that being said, any help is appreciated. (I know, I know.. It's cold!)
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