Progress is a bit slow on the project but I have gathered most of the parts together including a new radiator, cooling hoses, gaskets, seals etc.
We got the M44/250G out today, cleaned up the engine compartment and started prepping the M52. I cut all of the M44 mounts and brackets off the shock towers and frame horn that are no longer needed.
The M44/DASC had a 13lb Fidanza flywheel and M3 clutch so I am swapping that onto the M52 along with a new clutch disk.
I already ran the 323is battery cable to the rear and am looking at an interesting new battery option. A lithium ferrophosphate (LiFePo4) that will fit in the passenger side cubby and has amazing specs for it's size. It is 3.40"x6.50"x5.12", 500 CCA ,24-35Ah (Ah are rated differently) and only weighs 4.3 lbs. Current cost is $225 at
https://www.mightymaxbattery.com/c58...html?Volts=12V From what I have read, the LiFePo4 batteries last 5 times as long as lead/acid too. LiFePo4 looks to be the technology that will replace lead/acid batteries due to the weight and size advantages.
I already have a small AGM battery that I used to autocross with. A DEKA ETx14 3.44"x6.13"x5.86" 220 CCA 12AH and weighs "only" 12lbs but I am not too confident this will be enough "juice" for my Wife's DD. She has already said going back to the ti after getting used to driving my 97 M3/4 will be a step down so heading off any other problems is high on my list.
I will attach some photos as it progresses.