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Old 03-03-2010, 10:47 PM   #76
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Clutch, flywheel, hoses, fpr if your car is 95 or 96, gas lines for new fpr if needed...
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Old 03-03-2010, 10:47 PM   #77
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Also only z, e30, and ti axles work.
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Old 03-03-2010, 10:58 PM   #78
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Hello Jim. I am now in the process of having my motor shipped, but would like a final rundown of parts, before the shipper gets rid of the donor car. Can you give me a quick list of everything. Here is what he is shipping me:

- motor (99 M52)
- motor mounts
- wiring harness
- gauge cluster
- axles
- EWS
- chips from the keys
- ECU
- radiator
- Is there anything I missed?

Also how do I go about purchasing your manual? I will need this before I start, and even before the motor is shipped. Thanks in advance.
Hello Jae.
The key chips are not a lot of use to you... It is easier to just have the EWS alignment done by the dealer; however the alternative is to swap ALL the locks from the donor car, and use the donor car keys.

If you are running A/C you need those hoses (which you may want to get new) and also the Power Steering hoses. I assume/hope all the accessories are on your donor engine as well....

Ordering information is a sticky in the North America FOR SALE section right here!

Good luck with your project!
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Old 03-03-2010, 11:30 PM   #79
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OK. I will check on the sticky to order the manual a.s.a.p. I will be reusing my Gtrag tranny from my 97 Ti. Will that be an issue?
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Power steering setup as well. Getrag will be just fine make sure you run the corresponding flywheel with clutch
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So its not a straight bolt-on? Will I need to get a clutch and flywheel for a Gtrag tranny for a 328i?
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There are plenty of threads around here that have that info, I know blubimma has one up somewhere. I edited what you'll be needing to start off with
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- motor (99 M52 equipped with all accessories I assume?(M52 PS pump+hoses, 6 cyl AC stuff, ect)
- motor mounts
- wiring harness
- gauge cluster
- EWS module (from behind glove box)
- chips from the keys
- ECU
- radiator (your stock 4 cyl rad will work)
- Stock getrag tran or ZF (source a new 328 clutch kit to be on the safe side)
--If you want the ZF you'll need:
--linkage, shifter, 328/m3 driveshaft,
don't worry about ASC or cruise
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Old 03-04-2010, 12:05 AM   #83
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Hello Jae.
The key chips are not a lot of use to you... It is easier to just have the EWS alignment done by the dealer; however the alternative is to swap ALL the locks from the donor car, and use the donor car keys.

If you are running A/C you need those hoses (which you may want to get new) and also the Power Steering hoses. I assume/hope all the accessories are on your donor engine as well....

Ordering information is a sticky in the North America FOR SALE section right here!

Good luck with your project!
If he can get the matching key chips and EWS module I would go for that over alignment or swapping locks.
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Old 03-04-2010, 01:32 AM   #84
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I meant, you need to install the corresponding clutch to its flywheel. 1.9 with 1.9, 2.8 with 2.8, 3.0 with 3.0. They have different disc diameters and are not interchangable.
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Old 03-04-2010, 02:46 PM   #85
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I meant, you need to install the corresponding clutch to its flywheel. 1.9 with 1.9, 2.8 with 2.8, 3.0 with 3.0. They have different disc diameters and are not interchangable.
That is correct, and good advice.

AND I suggest changing the radiator to a six cylinder one, and not rely on the four cylinder one (even more so if the radiator is a used one!).

Yes, it will work; however it is not of the ideal capacity to cool the six, particularly if you delete the aux fan which seems popular (and I also don't suggest that either- get the aux fan working!).
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People have different opinions and such about the cooling system and what to use. Personally, its been just fine for the past 4 years on all three of my tis. Measuring its core vs the cubic inches of the I6, the 4 cylinder radiator has more than enough capacity and cooling abilities to keep the I6 under control. True, its a good idea to have a fan, but ive been fanless and 4cyl radiator equipped since ive had a 6 near my car(s).

1 square inch of radiator surface vs a cubic inch of engine displacement.
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1 square inch of radiator surface vs a cubic inch of engine displacement.
I don't doubt it works, it has been documented to have worked many times now. I recommend against it for maximum reliability. As the saying goes: "Your mileage may vary"

However you are a bit off on your radiator calculation. (and I am not sure how much, but...).

The radiator internal VOLUME may be only a cubic inch more; however the cooling surface area is SUBSTANTIALLY larger- all that folded aluminum between the (slightly longer) water pipes makes a BIG difference. The six radiator has a better ability to reject heat than the four.

Not starting a war; I just wanted everyone to understand that there is a more significant difference between the radiators in spite of their appearance.
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I am using a M52 of out a 99 328is. My buddy has a old M44 out and we are a bit confused. Will I need all of the items on page 28 of Jim's swap guide? What can be reused from the M44.

Thanks.
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I sent you a direct e-mail reply, Jae. (but in case you don't get it)

Since the list is for an M3 engine, and you are using a 328 engine, you need all those CORRESPONDING parts from the 328.

I hope that's clear for you!

If you have the 328 car, you can recycle a lot of parts from the car. If you only have the engine, you need to get the other parts. The list is there because the ti parts on that list do not work with a six under the hood.

The A/C is different
The Power Steering is different
The cooling system is different
The electrical (of course) is different\
The Suspension is different
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Thanks Jim. I will look up the corresponding parts list for a 328, instead from an M3. Im still waiting for my mounts, so I do more rereading in the meantime.

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