Everything you will need to M50/24V Swap your E30!!

[@nicklopez1957]

E30 the ultimate lego

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Truee

[@itsBlack]

I just learned a lot. Feels like I'm ready to do a swap now

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Hahah mission accomplished

[@Bimmervon]

I really appreciate this vid because I’m doing a m52b25 and most the stuff I knew already about the swap but there were like one or two things that caught my eye like the e30 fuse adapter to the m50/52 wiring harness which will come in handy. I appreciate all of your vids on the swap thank you for these vids !!!!!!

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Im glad they help bro!!

[@DT30JAY]

Same year e30 as me hopefully my swap will go smooth

[@enjoythehunt5135]

Yes sir... I've sold a few oil pans to members for the swap. Wrench away!!!

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Samee lol.

[@neonnblack]

Thanks for the vids. I'm currently doing an m50nv from e34 into my originally m20/g260 e34. Being that the swap is so incredibly similar in the e30 and e34 this helped confirm I have everything needed. And I also greatly agree about why using the 260 is a good choice... I don't want to mess around with finding a new driveshaft if I put say a zf310 in it. This way will be cheaper.

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Absolutely!!

[@MikeZyouthpastor]

Thank you so much for making such a detailed video, I'm taking notes!

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Happy to help!

[@MikeZyouthpastor]

@@m3nameisjosh464 thanks. I'm watching your video and talking notes. I guess you sold your m50 swap. How did you like it? Did you get the $ you hoped?

[@m3nameisjosh464]

@@MikeZyouthpastor i did sell. I loved it but need to turn cars to progress. I got good money for it

[@MikeZyouthpastor]

I get that. I do the same. I'm just starting this project, I bought it all from another guy, so I'm at the very beginning, but I'm watching your videos and they're pretty detailed. Thanks again. I'll reach out if I get stuck.

[@synthyt1889]

@@m3nameisjosh464 would you know if a cylinder head from a 2 liter M50 engine would work with a 2.5 liter M50 engine?

[@masscomnet]

Hey Josh, great video. Thanks for making it. I will be doing the same - with a new Z3 M roadster steering rack.

[@jayvalenciia]

Idk how you don't get more views

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thank you!

[@emperik9075]

Dreams fail, but people tend to motivate each other. Really thankful for your videos, you helped me get the confidence to work on an engine, and because of your videos my mini (@mini_silver50) lives a healthy life, now I have the the skill and confidence to remove and replace injectors, hoping to change the clutch now :D . Right now working on getting rid of my sorrows and buy a 1987 325d 4door from relatives to restore.

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Im super happy to hear that man!!! Thank you and happy wrenching!!

[@aaronbregoli863]

Can thank you enough for this video

[@m3nameisjosh464]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Anirossa]

Id love a M20B25 in my E34, currently got the cars original M20B20, the 2.5 L would be just right:D

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Oh yeah! lol

[@eamoncp5924]

Can you make a list?

[@undeadsmheddie]

I really want to do a swap on my e30 but I don’t know if I’m that mechanically inclined yet :/

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Only way to know is trying!

[@paintskate610]

Awesome video bro super knowledgeable

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thanks man!

[@mrwarmonga]

Hello thanks for the info. Am going to attempt to m50 swap my son's car. At the present moment am removing the factory M20B25. what do I do with the wiring harness from the factory Engine? Do I remove the entire harness with the factory M20B25 ? Thanks for the video am going to be using it to helo me with the swap.

[@m3nameisjosh464]

M20 harness and ecu are removed and not used

[@mrwarmonga]

@@m3nameisjosh464 thx very much

[@pohotnabalansstanga1929]

I wouldnt swap an m20 for m52...but thats me

[@mrwarmonga]

@@pohotnabalansstanga1929 I mistype . I meant M50

[@MlMarcin]

You’r a good dad 😎

[@mateogazzera1484]

Hey! Great vid, do you have a link for the custom electric adapter?

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Just go to condor speed shop website and youll find it!

[@florider_hd]

can i just transfer over the entire e34 cooling system?

[@deshaunsc920]

Second this I seee no reason why not

[@johnkennedy5427]

Will a 1987 325E be a good candidate? 5 Speed trans.

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Yeah that will work fine!

[@lurk9810]

@@m3nameisjosh464 was just wondering this haha

[@TechTokOffical]

Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't the euro e35 s50 have a front sump?

[@m3nameisjosh464]

That im not sure of

[@joseclara1068]

I have a e30 325es and I’m planning on swapping it in half a year or so after I finish working on it how hard do u reckon it might b for the swap?

[@if2790]

Depends on how much you know, and if you've done any engine pulls or swaps before

[@stamatstoqnov6363]

Can you tell me which pin's oil sensor level goes in original e30 harness plug

[@allabouttheblox9971]

Hey man, what would I have to do to fit this swap into an early model e30? I'm worried about the radiator and don't wanna have to cut anything on the frame.

[@m3nameisjosh464]

I dont believe anything would be much different aside from youd have to switch over to late model cooling system stuff, or make most of it custom

[@vladimirsquivo3372]

Hello, can i use a getrag transmision BMW E30 318i On a m50 engine block? it fits the same?

[@m3nameisjosh464]

I think it will fit but not advised. Weak trans for a m50

[@vqlp8591]

Nice work bro , What is the best oil for m20b25 engine ?

[@samb9336]

5w-40

[@robi6713]

If my e30 m20b20 comes without power steering, can i keep it that way if i m50b20 swap it?

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Yes

[@markxu3777]

Hi Josh, where do you purchase all the parts. Can you set up a few links to the sites you used to buy them? Thanks alot

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Fcp euro and condor speed shop for everything

[@markxu3777]

@@m3nameisjosh464 Thanks a ton!

[@drayescobar9469]

Where did you buy your o2 sensor?

[@brandonlow27]

How'd it work out using the E34 harness?

[@m3nameisjosh464]

A bit short for connecting to ecu in the glove, ecu has to just lay in the glovebox. And the covers are a bit big but otherwise it works. E36 would be better

[@dmc5681]

Why would you goto the effort of swapping another engine for 20 hp. Seems like madness

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Its the overall driving dynamic, torque, etc. its a much more fun engine. And mine was blown up so

[@faustasnarmontas5342]

yooo i’m from carly’s graduating class lmao. i got a few questions and i was wondering if there’s another way i can contact you about them

[@jgazda9742]

yerrrrd

[@jmcnair949]

What trans works best with the m50 i just picked mine up

[@m3nameisjosh464]

G250, zf320, g260 with adapter brace/ dssr

[@paintskate610]

Do you plan to turbo this car?

[@hatuqay]

I have e34 bushings and e36 arms The engine is too close to the radiator i cant fit any fan for cooling can you help any ideas ??

[@m3nameisjosh464]

E34 bushings don't work as far as I know

[@hatuqay]

@@m3nameisjosh464 what bushings should i use ? And dose it make a good space if i use e36 bushings ?

[@m3nameisjosh464]

@@hatuqay you need to use e36 arms and condor custom 24v swap mounts. Or e28 535 mounts

[@arefremy1602]

the e28 mounts are exactly the same as the m20 mounts fyi, even if the parts number are different but dimesionally they're the same

[@m3nameisjosh464]

@@arefremy1602 but theres gotta be a reason people dont use stock e30 mounts when 24v swapping. Stud location maybe?

[@eduardolima8560]

how did you wire the m20 starter to the m50 harness?

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Same exact connections

[@perc9543]

do you have a link for the stock temperature sensor

[@m3nameisjosh464]

www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-coolant-temperature-sensor-12621710512?ads_cmpid=1586640911&ads_adid=59893888775&ads_matchtype=&ads_network=g&ads_creative=298302526031&ads_targetid=pla-332661570882&ttv=2&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIq4ukkrGu-wIV8wFMCh36xA78EAQYASABEgI0BPD_BwE#fitment

[@Mena6e.c7]

Is the front sump pan plug and play

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Yes

[@angrybird2436]

Will a 1984 318i be a good car to do the m50 swap?

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Dont see why not

[@angrybird2436]

@@m3nameisjosh464 great and also what would be a good transmission for the engine because I don’t know if my stock transmission is good for it

[@m3nameisjosh464]

@@angrybird2436 stock g240 can work, otherwise a g260 or zf320 or g250

[@angrybird2436]

@@m3nameisjosh464 okay great thanks and also do I have to get a better clutch or can I just run the stock one? Sorry for the question this is my first project car

[@m3nameisjosh464]

@@angrybird2436 stock m20 or stock m50 clutch is fine

[@Moocow444]

Did u do new timing chain?

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Nope, unnecessary

[@teamspaceman480]

what is the ebay clutch you used?

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Fx stage 1

[@teamspaceman480]

@@m3nameisjosh464 thanks dude i found it. nice build series, can i reach out to you for more questions if needed?

[@noebringas7525]

Hi man I have really important question Am doing the same swap and my car don’t start I got 2 cables from the m50 harness I don’t know where they go Can you give me your number so I can call you please

[@peterpanonamotorcycle5667]

Will this engine work on a 91 318i ?

[@dillon155minecraft]

Yes

[@chrisbarnhart4178]

first!! lets goo