[BMW_Hatchback]

Hi there.
*Thread is designated for me sharing everything from the pre-build prep-complete conversion + aftermath.

Going out: 96 M44B19 drive-train [OBDII with 130k 5 speed Getrag transmission]
Going in: M52B28 [OBDII with x<130k]
bought from:Here

Here is what I have so far [or what should be here next week]

M52B28
Swap includes:
Engine Long Block(from oil-pan up)
Wiring Harness
Alternator
Starter
AC Compressor
Key+EWS & ECU(DME)
Ignition coils
motor mounts
all sensors
accessories
fuel rail
intake manifold
MAF
Starter
Stock Air-box
Ignition
[more to be listed]

*getting this DS for when I get a 5 speed ZF:


The motor should be here sometime this upcoming week, *delivered by R+L carriers gave me a $226.12 rate quote for Connecticut to Maryland. the quote is good for 30 days. Pics will come when it arrives of course

Feel free to chime in

*I am at the state of gathering everything together, and I plan to begin in May.

*VVV Current pic of the car VVV


*VVV Here is a rough of what I want it to look like years down the line VVV

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*= updated