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e46 s50b32 swap

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I'm looking for any info about this engine swap?
I'm planning to use s50b30 clutch and flywheel, e46 zf gearbox and running gear.
Shell is a 99 328i/m54b30 swap.
Do I need to modify exhaust manifolds, or they will fit?
Is it much hassle involved in all wiring?
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s50b30 has no imobiliser system,
about exhaust manifolds i am not sure, this week i will be fiting m52 engine with m3 e36 manifold into e46( will post later on )
wirining standart work,just unstrument cluster you will need from e46 m3 any other will not have enough rpm
s50b30 has no imobiliser system,
about exhaust manifolds i am not sure, this week i will be fiting m52 engine with m3 e36 manifold into e46( will post later on )
wirining standart work,just unstrument cluster you will need from e46 m3 any other will not have enough rpm
just first 1992-1994 made S50B30 dont has mobilizer ,after they do all have ,think same as they got air bags
didnt see he is using just clutch from s50b30, but it will not bee big problem to wire up imobilizer into.
when you will have engine in the bay. post some pictures i will send you wiirng diagram how to conect and start your car
Thanks lads but I already decide to break my e46 toycar http://www.bmw-driver.net/forum/showthread.php?t=40031 and get something lighter than e46. It'll be e30 or e36 (touring or compact).
I want to avoid hassle with wiring :eek:

Any advice what I could do with the engine when I have it out of the donor car?
that's my first s50 engine, never had anything to do with them.

this week i will be fiting m52 engine with m3 e36 manifold into e46
Sounds interesting
remove sump.check all bearings on crankshaft and fit ARPperformance con rod bolts.constant pressure valve 0 ring.
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Is anyone selling them in rebublic? Or ebay and states are the only places to get them?
i think NI Lisburn ,East coast performance are dealers for them ,or Martin Tracey Westward engineering in Enfield .By the way ask Tomas Narusa here on forum,he may have spare set
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didnt see he is using just clutch from s50b30, but it will not bee big problem to wire up imobilizer into.
when you will have engine in the bay. post some pictures i will send you wiirng diagram how to conect and start your car
Hi I see it’s a very old post but maybe u can help with the wiring diagram if still around on here thanks have same swap s50b32 into e46
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