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k so i got the 95 m50tu out im gettin rid of the car tomorrow and need to know every single thing im going to need from the donor for the swap so i dont forget anything!! please help asap!!!! __________________ 
95"tits inside" |  |  | | 01-07-2012, 08:57 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 |
There are a couple of stickies in the engine swap section. http://www.318ti.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=26 Off the top of my head. Motor ECU driveshaft transmission radiator and hoses Instrument Cluster You will probably be replacing motor mounts and maybe tranny mounts with new. __________________ ...steven
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EWS module under dash behind glove compartment, EWS transponder chip inside of key, ECU. Power steering hoses, A/C lines(engine compartment), charcoal canister, catalytic converter, plus everything Steven mentioned. If you plan on relocating the battery to the rear, you should pull that whole positive cable and terminals out as well.
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To add to Stevens list; a few little things that could get over-looked are :
Rad-supports, 2 plastic pieces on the frame rails and 2 other little clips on top of the rad itself.
Grab the plastic rad cover that sits just above the kidneys too, its different than ours. Did 95's use an alternator cooling duct? If so, grab that too, it connects to the rad cover.
Front brake setup.
IAT sensor and airbox (depending on your plans)
I wouldn't worry so much about driveshaft and transmission personally unless your having issues with yours, that is unless the TU is a totally different beast than a norm m50. Ours will work fine. __________________ 11/97 Base  328Ti
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I heard the throttle cable also needs to be pulled?
I would also swap the dash | | | | | 01-08-2012, 12:46 AM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 |
Quote: Originally Posted by aznlonewolf135  I heard the throttle cable also needs to be pulled?
I would also swap the dash | Throttle cable is different but I'd rather have a new one. They are not that expense and throttle cables stretch over time. The dash would only ruin it. I like the ti dash.  __________________ ...steven
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Power steering lines.
Front brakes. __________________
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Quote: Originally Posted by 1996 328ti The dash would only ruin it. I like the ti dash. | I totally agree. A while back I toyed with the idea of swapping my dash. But then I came to my senses and realized that the ti dash reminds me that I'm not driving an ordinary e36. I like the e30ish cockpit feel. IMO, the ti offers a perfect balance of styling and performance between the e30 and e36. | | | | | 01-08-2012, 01:12 AM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fl Posts: 1,353 |
Quote: Originally Posted by cooljess76 I totally agree. A while back I toyed with the idea of swapping my dash. But then I came to my senses and realized that the ti dash reminds me that I'm not driving an ordinary e36. I like the e30ish cockpit feel. IMO, the ti offers a perfect balance of styling and performance between the e30 and e36. | I also agree... If I had a 'normal' E36 I might consider swapping in a ti dash.  __________________
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might be a dumb question lol but why front brake setup? __________________
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Quote: Originally Posted by Bimmerella might be a dumb question lol but why front brake setup? | It is vented and the brakes on your 95 are not. __________________
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Quote: Originally Posted by Philly To add to Stevens list; a few little things that could get over-looked are :
Rad-supports, 2 plastic pieces on the frame rails and 2 other little clips on top of the rad itself.
Grab the plastic rad cover that sits just above the kidneys too, its different than ours. Did 95's use an alternator cooling duct? If so, grab that too, it connects to the rad cover.
Front brake setup.
IAT sensor and airbox (depending on your plans)
I wouldn't worry so much about driveshaft and transmission personally unless your having issues with yours, that is unless the TU is a totally different beast than a norm m50. Ours will work fine. | The rad support has to be changed also??? i did not know this hahaha is it just upper rad support or the whole scenario haha __________________
95"tits inside" | | | | | 01-08-2012, 06:43 AM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: maritimes Posts: 1,433 |
Theres not really alot of "support" to these rads, there in there pretty cleverly. Its just 2 little black clips up top that kind of "claw" into the radiator and attach to the nose panel IIRC. I really can't remember how the m4x rad attached so can't say for sure if you even need them but you might as well grab them for spares if there the same. The other 2 "supports" are down on the frame rails on the sides of the rad. Something tells me you might only need one of them too but its been awhile since Ive done this! Also, when I said you don't need the transmission, if your manual and it has a better clutch, id grab that or keep it complete. If its an auto, you should probably keep it but I know zero about automatics, lol ps. +1 for Ti dash all day. __________________ 11/97 Base 328Ti
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Im curious why the cluster Also? I have a e36 318 cluster in there now should I still save the 325 cluster? Im selling the shell to someone for a parts car or drift project so I only wanna take what I absolutely need. I appreciate all the help this forum is very informative and pleasant. let me know its going today and only have about 12hrs to get what I need lol __________________
95"tits inside" | | | | | 01-08-2012, 04:15 PM | #15 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: 43609 Posts: 3,425 |
You need the cluster to read the tach properly.
Get the sway bar and adjoining pieces out too. If you want cruise, pull all the electronic pieces for it. Module and actuator. __________________ 1995 Hellrot Clubsport 318ti -Gone 1996 Schwartz II Sport 357ti - 5.7L V8 LS1/6 1997 Moregrun Metallic 318ti - Gone
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