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Old 09-18-2010, 05:44 PM   #1
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Default M44 Blew....Time For M52 swap

Just blew my M44 a couple days ago.. So I looked on Craigslist found An M52 but needs a Head gsket..not a Problem.. Also got a 5 Speed tranny..to do auto to manual swap....Just need The Clutch pedal and clutch lines.. i say Pretty good Swap....What do you guy think?
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Get the whole engine wiring harness! and the ECU!

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Old 09-18-2010, 06:15 PM   #3
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GOT IT all...Best thing of all.. IT was All $250.. plus 75 for head gasket
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Old 09-19-2010, 12:29 AM   #4
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Dont forget about the labor for machining the head since it may be warped or cracked, or even unusuable.
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Dont forget about the labor for machining the head since it may be warped or cracked, or even unusuable.
DONT JINX it now pleaseee....Thats all i need..
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Old 09-20-2010, 05:12 PM   #6
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will be postin step by step with pics..i just need the clutch lines, slave cylinder and the clutch pedal. then 328ti..finally..
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Lucky you.. Good luck with the swap.. Probably will do the same soon.. Hopefully before Halloween.
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Old 09-28-2010, 01:43 AM   #8
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Default S52 heads are the same as the M50/M52

They are cheap and there are tons of them around.
You will need your cams and valves though.
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Looks like a good project
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i got the pedals and clutchliine if you need need them..
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i got the pedals and clutchliine if you need need them..
i have everything but the tans. mount ? unless i can use the suto trans mount...does anybody know?
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trans mounts or the bracket ?? i have one ir thats what your missing
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Old 09-28-2010, 03:38 AM   #13
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yea the bracket ...
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