2.8 m52 conversion

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Whats needed to mate the e21 box to an auto engine compared to a manual?


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M20 spigot bearing, flywheel and clutch.
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Spigot bearing?
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Small baring that lives in the end of the crank that the input shaft of the gearbox sits in.
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Oh yh i remember,
Years ago i fitting m20 from auto after i blew my 320 up and had a mission getting it out
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I've been offered a e21 m20 overdrive gearbox would this be a suitable gearbox for a m52 conversion
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Yes
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Nas do you have any videos of your your conversion would love to see what it's like having that power :)
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Ill do you one next weeK.. The straight six noise is bad ass
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Ahh brilliant please do look forward to it
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Can anyone tell me the correct routing for heater matrix pipes..? ie back of m52 head to top hose on matrix...?
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Nas don't forget our video!! ;)
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Tomorrow.
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:boogie :boogie :launch :driving
Can't wait! :crazy
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Just a clip of a second gear pull in a tunnel

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