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  • YoungCRY
    YoungCRY
    YoungCR
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    Sweet! Always fun to see the conversion done

    Chris Young
    BMWCCA #458972
    1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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    • m42b32M
      m42b32M
      m42b32
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      Awesome!! That will be an excellent daily (not that it isn't already). I'm happy to help if you need any M54/ms43 assistance!

      1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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      • RekpointR
        RekpointR
        Rekpoint
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        YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

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        • B
          B
          B C
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          m42b32 said:

          Awesome!! That will be an excellent daily (not that it isn't already). I'm happy to help if you need any M54/ms43 assistance!

          I know what needs to be done, but I have never actually used WinFKP so between the 3 of is im sure some kind of tune file will end up on some module

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          • Bassboy3313B
            Bassboy3313B
            Bassboy3313
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            m42b32 said:

            Awesome!! That will be an excellent daily (not that it isn't already). I'm happy to help if you need any M54/ms43 assistance!

            Rad, thanks! Yeah that will be the interesting part for sure. I know Brian has been looking this part up a lot too.

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            • Bassboy3313B
              Bassboy3313B
              Bassboy3313
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              Parts to refresh some things on the B30 have been ordered. Currently prepping the engine/trans while I wait.

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              • Bassboy3313B
                Bassboy3313B
                Bassboy3313
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                Tear down started. Rear main seal replaced, engine put on stand, ps pump removed, ac compressor removed, intake manifold removed, front diff and axle carrier removed, oil pan removed. 

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                Next up is crank pulley removal to replace all timing components. Also remove as many brackets, housings, mounts, etc to get blasted and painted.

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                • B
                  B
                  B C
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                  Good time to tack weld the oil pump nut!

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                  • Bassboy3313B
                    Bassboy3313B
                    Bassboy3313
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                    B C said:

                    Good time to tack weld the oil pump nut!

                    Yes!

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                    • i_love_carsI
                      i_love_carsI
                      i_love_cars
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                      I remember when I did a manual conversion on my E46 325xi touring. It will definitely be worth it when you're done. It's ridiculous how much more eager the car is to rev with the manual.

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                      2011 E92 M3 6MT ZCP - ESS 625 supercharged
                      2007 Z4MR 
                      2003 E39 M5
                      2002 E46 M3
                      2021 X5 40i

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                      • Bassboy3313B
                        Bassboy3313B
                        Bassboy3313
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                        #13

                        So it begins.....

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                        • YoungCRY
                          YoungCRY
                          YoungCR
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                          #14

                          Those front clips sure make it easier. Do you have heat in the new garage?

                          Chris Young
                          BMWCCA #458972
                          1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                          • jc43089J
                            jc43089J
                            jc43089
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                            YoungCR said:

                            Those front clips sure make it easier. Do you have heat in the new garage?

                            Ya, it's right there in the picture ;)  Attached to a propane tank.

                            2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                            3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                            '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                            '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                            '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                            '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                            '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                            • Bassboy3313B
                              Bassboy3313B
                              Bassboy3313
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                              YoungCR said:

                              Those front clips sure make it easier. Do you have heat in the new garage?

                              jc43089 said:

                              Ya, it's right there in the picture ;)  Attached to a propane tank.

                              Haha yes it is. Didnt get around to installing a central heater with thermostat yet, so the ole propane tank mounted heater will do for now. works relatively nice if close by.

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                              • Bassboy3313B
                                Bassboy3313B
                                Bassboy3313
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                                Well, plans have changed and the swap is being pushed off till spring/summer 2021. A lot going on with work and life in general, that adding the stress of finishing a swap in a single week on my winter daily driver would suck. And thats if everything goes extremely smooth, which we all know never happens. Ha!

                                To be continued....

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                                • B
                                  B
                                  B C
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                                  Uno Reverse!

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                                  • YoungCRY
                                    YoungCRY
                                    YoungCR
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                                    Good plan 👍

                                    Chris Young
                                    BMWCCA #458972
                                    1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                                    • Bassboy3313B
                                      Bassboy3313B
                                      Bassboy3313
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                                      And so it begins .... again!

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                                      • patsbimmer1P
                                        patsbimmer1P
                                        patsbimmer1
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                                        Sweet!  We're going rear engine clownshoe like the Renault Clio v6!?  I'm in.

                                        2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                                        07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                                        97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                                        95 325is *sold*
                                        93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

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                                        • Bassboy3313B
                                          Bassboy3313B
                                          Bassboy3313
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                                          Couples hours this morning in the toasty garage. Good start I'd say. 

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