E21 m52 swap
E21 m52 swap
I recently picked up a us 83 320i and was wondering if anyone has a build thread on an m10 to m52 e21swap. My cousins doi g a ls swap on his e36 and is giving me the engine trans and electrical to do the swap just looking for info, all o can find is m20 to m52 swap
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Re: E21 m52 swap
It's exactly the same. You just need a 6 pot front subframe or to modify your 4 pot one.
Re: E21 m52 swap
For the motor mounts?
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Re: E21 m52 swap
Is that rhd
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Re: E21 m52 swap
Yes, so easier for you with LHD as you won't have steering in the way of exhaust manifold.
Re: E21 m52 swap
Thank you




