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325 and 318ti uses the getrag tranny while
328 and m3 uses ZF tranny __________________ 
S50 Swap, Euro 3.5" HFM (MAF), my custom Chip, Cosmo CAI, Custom Exhaust, 6 Cyl. Gauge cluster, 80C thermostat, E46 330 Front Brakes, Powder coated Calipers, Clear Corners, Black Grill, UUC SSK, M3 Front Strut, M3 Front Springs, Powder Coated Valve Cover, ZR3 Laser. and some |  |  | | 01-05-2006, 12:02 AM | #2 | | Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bouncing off the rev limiter in CT! Posts: 3,156 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by Dredder Heres my response in regards to the driveshaft question.
1. 318ti tranny use 318ti driveshaft
2. m3 tranny use m3 drive shaft
3. Mroadster tranny use mroadster driveshaft.
I bought J!M swap manual and from my recollection those were his instructions. | I am using the M3 motor, ti tranny and M roadster diff (well, complete sub-frame too) and I am using the ti drive shaft. The M roadster drive shaft is too short... | | | | | 11-29-2005, 08:35 AM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 411 |
I would say you DEFINATELY need a stronger diff, cause I broke my old one with just a blower and some canny shifting | | | | | 11-29-2005, 10:05 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muncie, Indiana Posts: 1,551 |
Could someone post up what is needed for the OBD-I to OBD-I S50 swap? I heard there were a few differences, and the M42-S50 was a little easier/cheaper. The swap is looking better everyday  cough KO major let down dissapointment scam cough. Now that I am working as a classical guitar instructor at a music academy I may be able to do it in a year or something. | | | | | 11-30-2005, 02:14 PM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 484 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by AlaskaBlue Could someone post up what is needed for the OBD-I to OBD-I S50 swap? I heard there were a few differences, and the M42-S50 was a little easier/cheaper. The swap is looking better everyday cough KO major let down dissapointment scam cough. Now that I am working as a classical guitar instructor at a music academy I may be able to do it in a year or something. | You are right the S50 OBD1 to OBD1 is the simplest of all swap. That is what i have in my car. Word of advice when you get a donor make sure you also get the same wiring harness from the car. You are going to pull on your hair trying to figure out the whole mess. Everything is a direct bolt in __________________
S50 Swap, Euro 3.5" HFM (MAF), my custom Chip, Cosmo CAI, Custom Exhaust, 6 Cyl. Gauge cluster, 80C thermostat, E46 330 Front Brakes, Powder coated Calipers, Clear Corners, Black Grill, UUC SSK, M3 Front Strut, M3 Front Springs, Powder Coated Valve Cover, ZR3 Laser. and some | | | | | 09-02-2008, 05:12 AM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TAMARAC, Florida Posts: 191 |  M3 swap
hey guys, i'm interested into swapping out my engine 4 an m3 engine, but i have an auto and i want to replace it with an auto. Does anyone know if there's anything different needed for this swap than what needed 4 the 5speed swap?
Thanks in advance.
PS- I also have a 98ti 5 speed which i'm also going 2 swap out, just wanted to keep an auto for the wife, but something that has power when i'm driving it 2. __________________  96ti M52 swap soon to come. Kahtech smart lane changer, H&R springs, Belstein shocks, ACS shift knob, e-brake and pedal set, chrome cluster rings, 6000k CCF angel eye, RT-50A rain sensing wipers w/ auto headlight control http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2928485 | | | | | 09-02-2008, 02:58 PM | #7 | | Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bouncing off the rev limiter in CT! Posts: 3,156 |
Hello!
My swap manual covers the automatic cars as well as manual (and swapping back and forth- usually to get rid of an auto, but the info is there).
Please check the for sale section for info on ordering. It is a sticky post, right at the top.
Thanks for the interest! | | | | | 09-02-2008, 09:25 PM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TAMARAC, Florida Posts: 191 |
thanks Jim, i'll definately pick 1 up. __________________ 96ti M52 swap soon to come. Kahtech smart lane changer, H&R springs, Belstein shocks, ACS shift knob, e-brake and pedal set, chrome cluster rings, 6000k CCF angel eye, RT-50A rain sensing wipers w/ auto headlight control http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2928485 | | | | | 11-13-2012, 05:12 AM | #9 | | Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Miami 33014 Posts: 9 |
any one know where to find J!M manuel  | | | | | 07-20-2014, 06:33 PM | #10 | | Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California Posts: 31 |
I'm assuming you have to have an m3 differential if your using an m3 drive shaft and transmission correct? | | | | | 07-20-2014, 09:20 PM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Aaron_497  I'm assuming you have to have an m3 differential if your using an m3 drive shaft and transmission correct? | No, e36 M3 diff is large case style (2 Mickey Mouse ears). Ti can only accept small and medium case diffs (1 Mickey Mouse ear). There are a couple of big threads on Differentials here... __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy":  *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet!  97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | | | 12-02-2005, 02:52 AM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muncie, Indiana Posts: 1,551 |
Dredder-are you running a stock 318ti 5 speed? I thought that would also keep costs down. | | | | | 12-07-2005, 02:48 PM | #13 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
as i see it, the issue with the diff isn't all whether or not it can handle the power. most stock ti diffs are open diffs. with the 6, i imagine you'll be spinning one wheel way more often that you would have with the 4. the advantage of going to a large case diff is more that you'll gain a limited slip diff (LSD) than just increased power handling (although that would be good as well). __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
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Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 12-07-2005, 08:27 PM | #14 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Iasi, Romania Posts: 101 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by cali-ti as i see it, the issue with the diff isn't all whether or not it can handle the power. most stock ti diffs are open diffs. with the 6, i imagine you'll be spinning one wheel way more often that you would have with the 4. the advantage of going to a large case diff is more that you'll gain a limited slip diff (LSD) than just increased power handling (although that would be good as well). | Wel then I will do the swap and later when I will have the necesery cash I will do the diff also. Thanks for all the answers. I just found a guy that sells a 325 bmw and he asks for the engine, all the electronics, front springs, front brake calipers for somthing like 800 euros. | | | | | 12-07-2005, 08:45 PM | #15 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Iasi, Romania Posts: 101 |
One more thing... After an m50 swap do I need to get the EWS realigned at a dealer considering that my car is a 1994 ti. | | | | | |
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