Author Topic: Denis (dude8383) is an UNGRATEFUL TRAITOR (Read 27888 times)

dude8383 · « **Reply #75 on:** June 28, 2008, 05:29:31 PM »

Finally had the chance to do some more work on the motor!!!

I should be done by next weekend.

I snapped a two of the three torx bolts that are up front on the head. One is still stuck in the timing case cover.

I snapped the one that goes through the chain guide and the one to the left of it (drivers side)

Gotta order them and get this shit done already!

Anyways, on to the pics:

S50 Cams in!

Jimmy Lewis · « **Reply #76 on:** July 02, 2008, 10:45:45 PM »

The progress seems to be coming along nicely. Sheesh, you are going to have a built motor right from the get go. But if you don't mind me asking, could you post a bit of the 318iS specific M50 swap info? I remember reading that you are going to be using your stock 240 getrag, are you using the stock e30 shift linkage? I've read the 24V swap thread over at r3v completely, but the M42 car specific info is kind of spread around. Also are you going to use the stock M42 rad and overflow? I know there have been many guys who have done the swap from their M42s but I haven't seen anything real specific. There is a thread concerning a guy who is swapping in a S52 but he doesn't really get into the details. It seems that all of the M20 guys say that the M50 isn't worth it and that the S50 is the only way to go, but to us, 50hp+ seems pretty worth it, haha. Keep up the good work man.

dude8383 · « **Reply #77 on:** July 06, 2008, 01:21:13 PM »

Hey man!

I decided to use the Getrag 250 that comes with the E36 325i because I didn't want to run into any fitment issues. Had I know that the trannies were almost identical in size and shape I wouldn't have purchased the driveshaft and tranny...but everything from motor to drivetrain will be E36.

As for the radiator, I'm keeping my stock M42 unit because I've been told it is more than adequate for the job!

The M50 is worth it because its much cheaper and you can always get that power. Besides you can get the S50 cams and the other bolt-on stuff and you'll be making around the same power for less. I believe the M50 weighs a bit less as well...don't quote me on that though.

Personally, moving up from lets say 110 hp (tired m42) to about 220hp is going to be more than plentiful!

Quote from: Jimmy Lewis;52506

The progress seems to be coming along nicely. Sheesh, you are going to have a built motor right from the get go. But if you don't mind me asking, could you post a bit of the 318iS specific M50 swap info? I remember reading that you are going to be using your stock 240 getrag, are you using the stock e30 shift linkage? I've read the 24V swap thread over at r3v completely, but the M42 car specific info is kind of spread around. Also are you going to use the stock M42 rad and overflow? I know there have been many guys who have done the swap from their M42s but I haven't seen anything real specific. There is a thread concerning a guy who is swapping in a S52 but he doesn't really get into the details. It seems that all of the M20 guys say that the M50 isn't worth it and that the S50 is the only way to go, but to us, 50hp+ seems pretty worth it, haha. Keep up the good work man.

gearheadE30 · « **Reply #78 on:** July 06, 2008, 08:39:25 PM »

Sounds like it's gonna be awesome! Why'd you guys put the dual mass back into the white car?

tjts1 · « **Reply #79 on:** July 06, 2008, 09:17:33 PM »

I kept looking at the pic of the front of the engine trying to figure out why it looks different than mine. After a few minutes I realized I was looking at a 6 cylinder. DOH. I must be tired. Very tidy work. Keep the excellent pics coming.

dude8383 · « **Reply #80 on:** July 07, 2008, 09:26:09 AM »

Quote from: gearheadE30;52747

Sounds like it's gonna be awesome! Why'd you guys put the dual mass back into the white car?

Sam wanted a smoother idle...the MM flywheel had some clutch chatter and well Sam didn't want that in a solid DD.

Quote from: tjts1;52757

I kept looking at the pic of the front of the engine trying to figure out why it looks different than mine. After a few minutes I realized I was looking at a 6 cylinder. DOH. I must be tired. Very tidy work. Keep the excellent pics coming.

Haha well the M50 is based on the M42 so I don't blame ya!

dude8383 · « **Reply #81 on:** July 12, 2008, 06:24:00 PM »

Ah its been a while yet again

Its pretty much complete except for a few odds and ends. I need to get the valve cover bead blasted, I need to get some new bolts for mounting the accessories and some other shit I can't think of at the moment.

Quite helpful in the build process:

VANOS Unit in

As she stands

dude8383 · « **Reply #82 on:** July 31, 2008, 10:06:21 PM »

Just one photo today:

I promise to make some more progress this weekend

Jimmy Lewis · « **Reply #83 on:** August 01, 2008, 02:16:09 PM »

Looks great man, if you are as thorough installing the motor as you have been outlining the build process, I'm sure it will make for a great resource. Great stuff.

dude8383 · « **Reply #84 on:** August 01, 2008, 04:39:45 PM »

thanks man.

i've had my ups and down with this thing, but i have most certainly been thorough

dude8383 · « **Reply #85 on:** August 18, 2008, 01:44:26 PM »

Motor will be done by the end of the week, I'll try to throw up a pic or two tonight.

Here's some progress from the weekend. The black car is fully ready to accept the 24v!

I apologize for crappy cell phone pics in advance, I forgot to bring my cam with me.

dude8383 · « **Reply #86 on:** August 22, 2008, 10:41:04 PM »

Some updates!

I'm transporting motor tomorrow

What does this hook up to?? The heater core?

Can't figure out what goes here

Let me know if anything looks outta place, its been a long day at work and I want to be 100% on this!

mkodama · « **Reply #87 on:** August 23, 2008, 04:17:22 AM »

Man, that engine has a lot of similarities to an M42/M44.

I'm pretty sure that barbed outlet does go to the heather core like you suggested.

As for the loose connectors, I'm thinking knock sensors. If not, temperature sensors.

dude8383 · « **Reply #88 on:** August 23, 2008, 05:28:59 AM »

Quote from: mkodama;55331

Man, that engine has a lot of similarities to an M42/M44.

I'm pretty sure that barbed outlet does go to the heather core like you suggested.

As for the loose connectors, I'm thinking knock sensors. If not, temperature sensors.

LOTS of similarities indeed. Lots of improvements too

The loose connectors I know about, they're knock sensors.

I was wondering about bracket placement but got an answer on R3V.

dude8383 · « **Reply #89 on:** August 31, 2008, 11:13:55 AM »

Lots of progress yesterday! I asked a friend of mine to come by and help out cause Sam was out of town.

Front subframe complete, just have to attach left caliper. Koni shocks in

Clutch and flywheel mounted.

We had to build an odd contraption because thunderstorms were in the forecast. It was the best we could do with w/e wood we could find at the moment.

Mating of tranny and motor

Rolling engine underneath, literally had a cunt hair of clearance!

Lined up

And its in!!!!

Thats all folks!