EVERYTHING needed for a swap

[BMW_Hatchback]

Originally Posted by wolferj

Need to, no... Should you, yes. Primarily, 4cyl tach will read incorrectly.

this is true, the revs will read higher

ask me how I know

[J!m]

It's nice to have the engine mileage properly recorded, and if the cluster matches the DME you won't get the TMU light either. Not a big deal at all, but using the cluster makes for what I call a 'cleaner' install.

[Shellback]

I will go ahead and install the M3 cluster from the donor car. As was stated earlier, if I had kept the original 318ti cluster (which had aprox 150K miles) and added the S52 engine/ECU (which had aprox 77K miles), that would’ve activated the TMU light. What would the odometer reading be? 150K or 77K?
Also, what happens when I sell the car? Will there be a discrepancy on the paperwork?

Now I have a different question.
How do I remove the hose/valve from the booster? This is from the donor car and I will need the hose and valve.
Thanks again for all your help.

[J!m]

You have to cut the clamp off the hose.

Install the M3 chexck valve and hose.

I could not get my check valve out (without destroying something) so I left the ti valve and used the M3 hose. Works fine. Just be sure the hose is not pinched (and clamps are tight- use regular hose clamps) what ever you end up doing.

[jae_rex]

Jim, the guys found the manual and after lining up the EWS, car came to life! Just some codes to work out. Right now, we have a connector pipe running from the stock M52 header to the stock Ti exhaust. What do you guys do with exhaust? Should I just have the shop fab some 2.5 piping and run a vibrant muffler? What are your thoughts? Thanks in advance.

[J!m]

I figured it was EWS from what they were saying...

For the head pipe, run the 2.5 exhaust. After the cats, make up your own. That seems to be the easiest way to go.

Or, if you want a bit better flow, find a stock M3 exhaust (headers and cats) and fab up a dual set from the cats back.

In the manual I detail what I did, and you could do the same.

This keeps the lambda sensors happy too, so no annoying codes later...

[Platanos]

What SSK will fit the ti with s52 and zf? I tried reusing the ti shifter but its to short. Do I need e36 m3 kits?

[slow_ti]

Yea. I'm pretty sure you have to get m3 stuff


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[Platanos]

Cool, Chris had mentioned he used M3 for his but I just wanted to verify and see if there are any other options...I didn't realize ssk were so pricey

Thanks for the quick reply!!

[slow_ti]

I'm. I remember reading something that said you needed m3 specific stuff. And yea. I'm really strting to look at parts now for my swap and I wanna do the best SSK from UUC. It's like 300 bucks hahah. I'm sure it's worth it


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[spapexn17]

Ok Here we go. I am swaping a 1994 325IS motor and bits into my 96 318Ti so, I have already swaped over the ECU and instrument cluster and engine harness plus a Turner Chip w/M3 cams. my quesion is do I need to do anything with the STUPID EWS? Will my car start if I am swapping eveything over and basically make it a 1994 Ti? a little help is appreciated!

[Shellback]

The EWS part of the equation only applies to the host vehicle (1996 318ti), correct? I believe the donor parts will not be an issue since they didn't have EWS? Sorry I'm no help but there are a lot of knowledgeable folks on here who will chime in.
Best of luck.

[spapexn17]

i appreciate your input. In my thinking I have the same thoughts as you do.

[pat]

hi guy im new to dis i have a 98 ti try to swap s52 into it wat do need to do im goin to keep my ti gear box dat make it easy to swap need some helpe

[iCONIC318]

any one know where to find J!M manuel