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My custom s52 powered e21
Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 1:42 pm
by themadscientist
Hey guys. I am almost finished up with my project. I just have some wiring to do and figure out what front bumper to run. After I enjoy the car a little more, I will probably strip it all down and repaint the entire car.
-1982 320i Alpine White
-1999 s52 converted to obd1
-zf transmission
-Prototype BC Racing coilover kit (just added yesterday)
-BBS RC041s from a 1994 MTechnic on 42DD adapters
-e36 dash with cluster and obc
-completely shaved engine bay with no exposed wires
-single headlight conversion with h4 HID bulbs
-e34 525i radiator
-headers with custom exhaust
-red 413 dme
Sorry for the cell phone pictures. I will break out the Nikon as soon as the project is complete.
If you would like to check out more on this build and other builds I am doing. These are all my personal cars and I decided to start a Facebook page to keep up the progress of them.
LIKE my page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Mad- ... 7821496428
Up next is a huge single turbo 496 stroker big block 1993 850ci.

Re: My custom s52 powered e21
Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 3:36 pm
by pic
It's sick.

Re: My custom s52 powered e21
Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 9:00 pm
by nas80
hey thats a very nice job you did there.
Re: My custom s52 powered e21
Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 9:16 pm
by Jeroen
Nice work and welcome here! If you right click on the photos when they show full size on imageshack you can copy the larger size url like
http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/2443/imag176811.jpg
in between brackets that gives

Re: My custom s52 powered e21
Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 9:54 pm
by e21-Mark
Looks great. Just so much easier in a LHD car.
Re: My custom s52 powered e21
Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 3:54 am
by themadscientist
Thanks guys! I was trying to get the pictures larger on here but it wasn't working. i have put a lot of hard work into that car plus I have been trying to balance four other project cars. Lol
Re: My custom s52 powered e21
Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 8:00 am
by Jeroen
We'd love to hear about your other project cars as well

Re: My custom s52 powered e21
Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 12:57 pm
by themadscientist
As of right now, I have a 76 2002 that is getting fully stripped down for blasting and primer. I have a 1993 850ci that is completely gutted and race prepped. The block is getting finished up at the machine shop. It is a third gen 454 block with four bolt mains. I bought a fully forged eagle 496 stroker kit for it. I am putting something near a gt4718 on it and aiming for 1200 whp. It should be easily obtainable. I will be focusing all my energy on that one as soon as the e21 is completely finished.
I also have a turbo s52 e30 and a 1988 e28 to play around with.

Re: My custom s52 powered e21
Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 5:08 pm
by e21-Mark
P I C T U R E S 
Re: My custom s52 powered e21
Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 7:49 pm
by Jeroen
Re: My custom s52 powered e21
Posted: Sat May 04, 2013 2:48 am
by themadscientist
No problem. Let me dig through my pictures and upload some.
Re: My custom s52 powered e21
Posted: Sun May 05, 2013 10:11 am
by jsf
Really a nice job you have done here
What engine mounts have you used? Original angle on the engine? What sump? What brakes? So many questions
Loads of more pics please

Re: My custom s52 powered e21
Posted: Sun May 05, 2013 10:40 am
by Duracel79
Nice looking build you've done there. Quite like the idea of a clean engine bay.
I get sooo excited when I see people talking about BMW 'S' engines, then I see its the USA spec built from the M52.
Still bet it'll go pretty well with that in. ~240bhp in an E21 is very fun
Ben
Re: My custom s52 powered e21
Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 5:41 am
by themadscientist
Original angle. E34 525 oil pan. I made some motor mounts that we're very simple.
I am still working on those pictures

Re: My custom s52 powered e21
Posted: Wed May 11, 2016 8:01 am
by brockzila
Hello .
I am hoping that you may get this. I would like information on getting the e36 clocks when I do my m52 swap later this year.
OK keen to know some more detail if you see this.