E21 m52 swap

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Kolt88
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E21 m52 swap

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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

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It's exactly the same. You just need a 6 pot front subframe or to modify your 4 pot one.
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Re: E21 m52 swap

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For the motor mounts?
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Hope these pics help. :thumbsup

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Re: E21 m52 swap

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Is that rhd
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Yes, so easier for you with LHD as you won't have steering in the way of exhaust manifold.
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Thank you
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