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Forum: Engine Swaps 05-08-2008, 07:24 PM
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Posted By niks325i
Here's our list of things to finish yet. ...

Here's our list of things to finish yet.

Finalize headlight installation & associated wiring.Install heat shield, shifter boot & associated trim
Connect charcoal canister return/vent line...
Forum: Engine Swaps 05-08-2008, 05:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,319
Posted By niks325i
That's including the install. The final total...

That's including the install. The final total may be a little more, but not more than a couple hundred bucks or so.

Nik
Forum: Engine Swaps 05-08-2008, 05:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,319
Posted By niks325i
The total is going to be about $3750 This...

The total is going to be about $3750 This includes, M50 engine, transmission, ecu, wiring harness, a bunch of new parts, and all the swap labor. Not bad, considering she got a quote of $2400 to...
Forum: Engine Swaps 05-08-2008, 03:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,319
Posted By niks325i
No. I might run the Peeks research tool or...

No. I might run the Peeks research tool or Carsoft on it before I pull it out again though.

Nik
Forum: Engine Swaps 05-08-2008, 02:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,319
Posted By niks325i
I'm not sure if I'm totally happy with the tune....

I'm not sure if I'm totally happy with the tune. The check engine light is on for some reason. Going to have to check the connections to the O2 sensor. I might swap the stock one back in to see if...
Forum: Engine Swaps 05-08-2008, 05:44 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,319
Posted By niks325i
Chantale, the owner, dropped by and took it for a...

Chantale, the owner, dropped by and took it for a spin. She's all smiles. :)

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a368/niks325i/Engine%20Swap/IMG_8019.jpg
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Forum: Engine Swaps 05-08-2008, 05:43 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,319
Posted By niks325i
Installed the Dinan chip in the ECU tonight. ...

Installed the Dinan chip in the ECU tonight.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a368/niks325i/Engine%20Swap/IMG_8013.jpg
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Forum: Engine Swaps 05-07-2008, 05:34 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,319
Posted By niks325i
Exhaust is done. Magnaflow cat and a resonator...

Exhaust is done. Magnaflow cat and a resonator back to a Magnaflow muffler. Got under the car and took a pic of the exhaust all hooked up.
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Forum: Engine Swaps 04-24-2008, 03:58 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,319
Posted By niks325i
Worked on Tim for a while last night. Trimmed up...

Worked on Tim for a while last night. Trimmed up the CAI so it would fit better. Built a brace to hold it steady. Fixed the fuel leak. Started to hook up the HIDS, etc. Mark drove it out into the...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-19-2008, 05:04 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,319
Posted By niks325i
Almost back together! ...

Almost back together!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a368/niks325i/Engine%20Swap/IMG_7872.jpg

Nik
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-19-2008, 05:03 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,319
Posted By niks325i
Well. Tim is running! 8) And he sounds mean!...

Well. Tim is running! 8) And he sounds mean! :twisted: Straight headers have a way of sounding like that. New o-rings on the injectors means no gas leaking. Started up easy. O2 sensor isn't...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-18-2008, 05:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,319
Posted By niks325i
FOr those of you planning a swap like this, I...

FOr those of you planning a swap like this, I don't think I'd want to do it without a complete donor car. There are quite a few little things that need to be swapped over that you wouldn't even...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-17-2008, 08:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,319
Posted By niks325i
Thanks for the good comments. Everything...

Thanks for the good comments. Everything leftover is for sale. Car had an LSD, so that sold quickly. I'm going to use a few things on 325i too. What do you need? PM me.

Nik
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-17-2008, 05:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,319
Posted By niks325i
Put in a new water pump tonight. Pulled the old...

Put in a new water pump tonight. Pulled the old one to inspect it and realized it had the dreaded plastic impeller. Put in a new thermostat at the same time.
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Forum: Engine Swaps 04-17-2008, 05:16 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,319
Posted By niks325i
Did some more work on Tim. Things are coming...

Did some more work on Tim. Things are coming together. All vacuum hoses, fuel lines, and electrical are hooked up. The gauge cluster has been swapped. We cranked it over to make sure the ignition...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-17-2008, 05:16 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,319
Posted By niks325i
Hooked up most of the harness. ...

Hooked up most of the harness.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a368/niks325i/Engine%20Swap/IMG_7840.jpg

Thouroughly cleaned and detailed the M50 intake. The envy of M3 owners everywhere!...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-17-2008, 05:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,319
Posted By niks325i
Well, last night we had a chance to spend some...

Well, last night we had a chance to spend some more time on Tim. Worked a fair bit on swapping the harness. This includes the 402 ECU. Pictured below.
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Forum: Engine Swaps 04-17-2008, 05:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,319
Posted By niks325i
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a368/niks325i/En...

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a368/niks325i/Engine%20Swap/IMG_7833.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a368/niks325i/Engine%20Swap/IMG_7834.jpg
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Forum: Engine Swaps 04-17-2008, 05:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,319
Posted By niks325i
Well, we did a bunch of work yesterday on Tim. I...

Well, we did a bunch of work yesterday on Tim. I think the following pictures will speak for themselves.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a368/niks325i/Engine%20Swap/IMG_7828.jpg
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Forum: Engine Swaps 04-17-2008, 05:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,319
Posted By niks325i
Out with the old, and in with the new. Had to...

Out with the old, and in with the new. Had to pull the rear exhaust header off since the studs on the flange snapped off. Going to have to get the old ones drilled out and some new ones put in. If...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-17-2008, 05:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,319
Posted By niks325i
Cleaned up M50 looking for a home. Changed the...

Cleaned up M50 looking for a home. Changed the transmission oil to Amsoil ATF while it was hanging like this. Made for an easy change. :)
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Forum: Engine Swaps 04-17-2008, 05:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,319
Posted By niks325i
Today was cleanup detail. Spent most of the day...

Today was cleanup detail. Spent most of the day just cleaning and detailing stuff. Pushed Tim into the alley and worked on the engine compartmet. Gave the rest of him a bath while we were at it....
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-17-2008, 05:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,319
Posted By niks325i
Well. We spent a couple more working on the...

Well. We spent a couple more working on the swap. Been fun. :lol: Some learning, some cursing. Pulled the M42 out of Tim.
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Forum: Engine Swaps 04-17-2008, 05:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,319
Posted By niks325i
They could be for sale. They belong to a friend...

They could be for sale. They belong to a friend of mine though. I am just using them to hold that car up since I sold the wheels and tires that came with it.

Nik
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-17-2008, 04:23 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,319
Posted By niks325i
Up, up! ...

Up, up!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a368/niks325i/IMG_7740.jpg

Good job, Mark. :)

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a368/niks325i/IMG_7741.jpg
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