Swap Manual Q&A

[sleeps41]

Manual was received today, fast shipping. As soon as I got the package, I began reading up to page 38. Really detailed from what I can see so far. Looks like I now have good reason to pick up some new tools, lol. Glad to do business with you and ill be contacting you if any odd questions arise. Thanks again.

[J!m]

Glad it arrived OK.

Enjoy the read!

I'm off to Germany tomorrow, but I should have e-mail access if you have questions.

[Strawman]

Just sent you a Paypal payment for the manual.

My 1997 328i was stolen/wrecked a couple weeks ago, and I just bought it back from the insurance company for $430. It only has 114k miles and has been meticulously maintained by our family since we bought it from SF BMW at 33k miles. My 1996 318ti will be the proud recipient of this engine...

I've done a lot of swaps over the years (Sidekick into rock-crawler Samurai, Subaru Legacy engine into Vanagon, WRX into Porsche 914, etc.), so I'm not scared of this swap. But a comprehensive manual is always a welcome guide!

Thanks,
Geoff
SLO, CA

[J!m]

Hello Geoff.

I wanted to let you know I am back from Germany and processing your order right now.

I did not see your note, but I can send you the wiring diagram download links. Please confirm for me the year of the ti and year and model of the donor car and I'll get those links to you tonight.

Thanks again, and best of luck with your project!

[Jasonlee182]

Hi Jim I am doing a full m3 swap from a 97 5speed donor into a 97 318i auto. I realize there are alot of chassis differences but wondering if electrical information I need would be covered in your manual. I made a longer post in the swaps section about my wiring concerns but since I am a noobie it is waiting for approval before it can been seen

[erikerikerik]

I have a 1997 M3 auto donor car, and I'm about to pick up a 1995 club sport.
Will this help me make a fire-breathing 332ti auto clubsport?

[J!m]

Originally Posted by Jasonlee182

Hi Jim I am doing a full m3 swap from a 97 5speed donor into a 97 318i auto. I realize there are alot of chassis differences but wondering if electrical information I need would be covered in your manual. I made a longer post in the swaps section about my wiring concerns but since I am a noobie it is waiting for approval before it can been seen

I provide the year and model specific factory BMW wiring diagrams for your ti and donor car when you purchase a manual, as well as detailed instructions and a worksheet to make the 'worst part of the job' as easy as possible. Using the same year ti and donor makes it as easy as possible.

[J!m]

Originally Posted by erikerikerik

I have a 1997 M3 auto donor car, and I'm about to pick up a 1995 club sport.
Will this help me make a fire-breathing 332ti auto clubsport?

I personally would not modify an original clubsport, but you can use this OBD-II engine in the OBD-I car. There are a couple ways to mak this work, and I go over the options in the manual so you can decide how you want to do it.

[30yrMbr]

Just sent money via PayPal for the manual. Hoping it covers things like what stainless brake hose to get for the car. I've hot the Z3M rear trailing arms and brakes to install, hope the lines for the Z3M from UUC are the correct parts.

Best
Roger

[J!m]

Hello Roger.

Payment received, wiring diagram links sent, questions via e-mail addressed, and the manual will be shipping today to you.

Thank you very much for your order.

[zoner]

Originally Posted by erikerikerik

I have a 1997 M3 auto donor car, and I'm about to pick up a 1995 club sport.
Will this help me make a fire-breathing 332ti auto clubsport?

I'm all for swaps, but PLEEEASE do not modify an original Clubsport if, in fact, it is a bona fide Clubsport.

There are plenty of other ti's out there for swapping and any number of people on this forum and other BMW forums who would love to get their hands on one and can appreciate the Clubsport for what it is- a very low production, unique factory vehicle. It's not a horsepower beast and was never intended to be. Unless the car is a total basket-case in its current condition, I'd leave it stock.

That is all.

[misterminimal]

hi dude, i'd like to know more on your manual, like does it cover what diffs and prop shaft is used in the swap? ecw3 or so? I have a 1995 318ti (m42 engine), and thinking to swap to an m52b28 (single or dual vanos best?) maybe getting your manual helps.

[misterminimal]

Originally Posted by J!m

Good question.

As an owner of my manual, you would be offered not only e-mail support, but phone support as well. This has always been the case since I sold the first copy several years ago.

Of all the manuals I have sold, I have only had questions from two people. When I get this feedback, I try my best to incorporate these details into the new versions of the manual, because I'm not always available right away to help you out.

It is quite comprehensive at this point, but I will continue to improve it as best I can with my own experience as well as the experience of others who have done the swap to make the best swap resource as possible.

hi mate, how can I buy your manual? as i'm thinkin to swap an m42 to an m52b28 a manual isn't too much to ask

[J!m]

There is a sticky in the for sale section which as the details you need for ordering.

After checking that out, if you need more detail, just let me know.

Thanks for your interest.

[misterminimal]

thanks for your reply, but where is this sales section? sorry but not used in forums so I'm a little green here O.o