To keep it "simple" you want an auto DME and transmission EGS with the wiring harness in tact, ideally from the same model year as the ti it is going into (and all modules from the same donor car to limit other problems). The engine itself doesn't matter much (other than mechanical bits such as flywheel etc. as you know).
This will make it virtually plug-n-play (although it NEVER goes that smoothly).
The DME is different as you know; however the wiring harness is also different between auto and manual cars to support the tranny connections and EGS module.
So you could get 'any' good engine, and then a harness, DME and EGS from a 'blown up' auto car and be on your way.
EDIT: Also, I am unsure if the M44 tranny is OK for the M50. PROBABLY, but I think the M50 ran a diffeent tranny (it WILL 'bolt up', but may not handle the extra torque??). I am not "up" on the auto parts so please excuse my ignorance on the subject, just speculation...
Driveshaft (propshaft) will have to change as well I'm sure
Last edited by J!m; 07-22-2010 at 08:27 PM. |