Parts needed

[1996 328ti]

Motors
M50 OBD-I 2.0, 2.3 or 2.5 litre 6 cylinder dual overhead cam
M52 OBD-I 2.0, 2.3, 2.5 or 2.8 litre 6 cylinder dual overhead cam, variable intake (VaNoS)
M52TU OBD-II 2.5 and 3.0 litre 6 cylinder dual overhead cam, dual VaNoS
M54 OBD-II 2.5 and 3.0 litre 6 cylinder dual overhead cam, dual VaNoS
S50 OBD-I 3.0 or 3.2 litre 6 cylinder dual overhead cam M power, dual variable cams (VaNoS)
S52 OBD-II 3.2 litre 6 cylinder dual overhead cam M power, variable intake cam (VaNoS)
S54 OBD-II 3.2 litre 6 cylinder dual overhead cam M power, dual variable cams

Cooling
Radiator
Hoses

Electronics
DME
6 cylinder instrument cluster

Exhaust
Custom

Misc.
Power steering line from pump to the rack
Matching flywheel and clutch set

[1996 328ti]

Contribute what needs to be added.

[needle332rur]

-Six cylinder motor mounts
-All Six cylinder radiator hoses
-Power steering line from pump to the rack
-A matching flywheel and clutch set

I'm sure i'll think of more.

[Silver00spike]

I have a list in the swap forums

[kakocemo]

www.theeurodepot.com

[Viper3812]

For the exhaust portion of the swap, what would be custom? Everything after the headers? Also, would the front struts and springs need to be replaced even with an aftermarket 318 setup? This question is for an m50.

[M4YTY]

90 degree non return valve on brake booster line where it attaches to the manifold.

[PrussianMotors]

For the exhaust portion of the swap, what would be custom? Everything after the headers? Also, would the front struts and springs need to be replaced even with an aftermarket 318 setup? This question is for an m50.

On my car, just the catback portion needs to be custom, because it is shorter on the ti / chassis is different.

I have the front suspension from the donor m3. You'll want a beefier front suspension for the extra weight of the m50, and larger brakes than stock as well.

[3.2TI]

I have a question about the parts needed? do you need to replace the Driveshaft? If so can you specify what parts match with what setup combination? I am having a dilema in finding the correct information for my setup. I have an S52 from a 98 M3 complete with 5 speed transmission. If the driveshaft does require replacing, which one would be the correct matching part for this. I have searched quite a bit but nothing specific, other than the model of the car it came from and from what I am finding out parts change with the year of the car.

Thanks

[PrussianMotors]

off the top of my head the driveshaft you'd want to go with the ZF transmission would be from a manual 328i. The front flange on your DS is sized for the Getrag output shaft and it won't fit the output shaft of the ZF trans. Some M3 driveshafts probably would fit also, but you have to check what kind of flange it has on the back to fit your differential (Some M3 come with a 6 bolt CV joint rear flange).

[spidertri]

If you are using the ZF trans from the M3 then use the Front M3 section of the driveshaft and your stock ti rear section. This has been covered in many threads on the subject.

[PrussianMotors]

So am I incorrect in thinking that the 328 and m3 complete DS would fit ti? I'm certain one our swapped ti's here has one of those in it. Definitely does not have a hybrid one.

[Bluebimma]

You have to check the rear bolt pattern. Tis use 4, 328 can have 4 or 6, m3 should have 6.

[3.2TI]

The reason I brought this up is because after doing extensive research I found that depending on the year of the car each part number may vary. The same part seems to have different part numbers for different years and model. In some cases I found 1 part number showing m3,5 series, 7 series as also being compatible. Stating that 4dr, 2dr, auto and manual all use the same part. I want to be sure of this before coughing out the cash for this.

[PrussianMotors]

4dr/2dr is the same driveshaft for E36. Manual and auto I have never seen being interchangeable. it looks like you're best off trying to get a 328 manual ds w/ 4 bolt flange on the back. or make a hybrid.

I recommend using RealOEM.com for interchange information when a seller provides you the BMW part number

[3.2TI]

I am not sure if I am using the site correctly, this are the results I got from RealOem.com

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partxref.do?part=26112227813&showus=on&showeur=&series=E36

[PrussianMotors]

Those results are a little confusing to read. if you click on the one that says Auto you'll notice the part number in the diagram is different. That DS is used on 96-99 M3 convertible & sedan and 10/96+ coupes w/ manual trans only. should be the kind w/ 4 bolt swivel joint on the back according to the diagrams.

[3.2TI]

I tried buying 2 online and each time I provided the part number to the seller to verify they stated it was not compatible. I am really confused and can't get answers anywhere. Most people say that 98's have different parts than 97's and many other BS.

[PrussianMotors]

I dunno, I use BMW ETK (same as realoem) for my parts fitment information. Most junkyards don't know very specific information about their parts other than what it came out of. Don't buy one from a 5 series or 7 series. Get one from a manual 328 and verify by photo that it has the correct rear flange. or an M3 and again verify the rear flange.

[3.2TI]

what should I look for on the rear flange, and are the 328 and m3 the same part, length ?

[PrussianMotors]

lets see...328 is 1492mm and M3 w/ swivel joint (not 6 bolt CV joint kind) is also 1492mm length. They are not the same BMW part number. I suppose the M3 one might be a little heavier duty?

You want a 4 bolt swivel joint (also called a U joint) on the back.

[3.2TI]

http://www.prussianmotors.com/eBay/New3/091-EY73953.jpg
http://www.prussianmotors.com/eBay/New3/093-EY73953.jpg

#26112227222

this is the one I am thinking of buying

[PrussianMotors]

Well it won't bolt up to your diff.
haha that is my driveshaft for sale on eBay...e-mail me sales at prussianmotors.com and I'll help you with this further