» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | | | 06-01-2007, 02:51 AM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 22 | Any sugesstions w/ an S50 swap? I want to drop in an m3 motor in my car. The parts where I need more info would be (this is for the ones that have done it) How can I get the "best" performance out of doing this swap? I've already done my suspension. Back then I would've liked more info on rotors/shocks and which brands perform better etc. So now that I'm begining this part of the project. Where should I look to? and again to those that have done it. What setup do you have and How much hp/torque have you gotten out of it? also curious; hows the ride after gutting the car? I have some shops in mind, but if there are any recommendations for them in Southern Caliifornia that specialize in that work, please let me know. | | | 06-01-2007, 03:58 AM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: çî†ÿ øf åNgëL§, CA Posts: 5,314 | "The M Shop" in eagle rock will charge you $2K to do all the work and hand you the keys and you drive home. But thats the labor cost only, not parts YOU have to buy/pay. | | | 06-01-2007, 03:29 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 | So you have a 323ti but want an S50 OBDI swap? Why not mod the engine you have and make life easier? On the other hand if you have an M42/M44 and did your susprnsion already your front end should be upgraded for the extra weight, as well as almost everything in the drivetrain and brakes. Should. Quote: Originally Posted by 323tiRocketeer I want to drop in an m3 motor in my car. The parts where I need more info would be (this is for the ones that have done it) How can I get the "best" performance out of doing this swap? I've already done my suspension. Back then I would've liked more info on rotors/shocks and which brands perform better etc. So now that I'm begining this part of the project. Where should I look to? and again to those that have done it. What setup do you have and How much hp/torque have you gotten out of it? also curious; hows the ride after gutting the car? I have some shops in mind, but if there are any recommendations for them in Southern Caliifornia that specialize in that work, please let me know. | __________________ My Former Rides 1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies 1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition | | | 06-01-2007, 04:56 PM | #4 | Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 22 | Thanks, but I got their parts/labor price list already. one guy that works there did it to his ti. sweet car, too bad he didn't take it to bimmerfest. Quote: Originally Posted by HuGo "The M Shop" in eagle rock will charge you $2K to do all the work and hand you the keys and you drive home. But thats the labor cost only, not parts YOU have to buy/pay. | | | | 06-01-2007, 05:01 PM | #5 | Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 22 | I've got a 318ti right now. and planning on the 3.2L OBD2, sorry. Did a ) instead of a 2 on the header up there. Quote: Originally Posted by 96cali So you have a 323ti but want an S50 OBDI swap? Why not mod the engine you have and make life easier? On the other hand if you have an M42/M44 and did your susprnsion already your front end should be upgraded for the extra weight, as well as almost everything in the drivetrain and brakes. Should. | | | | 06-01-2007, 08:29 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: çî†ÿ øf åNgëL§, CA Posts: 5,314 | Quote: Originally Posted by 323tiRocketeer Thanks, but I got their parts/labor price list already. one guy that works there did it to his ti. sweet car, too bad he didn't take it to bimmerfest. | Your talking about Joe. Joe has an S52, AA stage 2 supercharger. His car is sick. | | | 06-02-2007, 03:24 AM | #7 | Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 22 | Hopefully one day it'd be as nice as his! Or even Chris Lees. . .I sure loved that red ti at Bimmerfest, sweetest ti there. | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Thread Tools | | Display Modes | Linear Mode | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |