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Old 12-18-2016, 02:30 AM   #7
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Great write up! I have been thinking of doing this or just swapping my auto tranny with a 5 speed. How much did the engine swap cost ya?

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Thanks. BlueBimma rebuilt the motor from block up. It's basically a 2.8 M50. Bluebimma did most of the swap and it came with the trans and driveshaft. Overall I have about 4-5 in the swap with all the mods listed. Doing a swap can be much cheaper if you're not gonna tear the motor all the way down. I would go for the 5speed swap first. If your driving style is more in town then try tossing in a 410lsd. I don't miss the M44 but I did have to change my driving style. Where I would wind the M44 out to redine I find myself shifting around 4 in the current setup.
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