PDA

View Full Version : Anyone stick a 3.2 in a 528?


ashmac08
10-28-2009, 09:15 PM
Blown head gasket (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=17766656&posted=1#), 230K miles, '97 528, and I know someone who has a '98 M3 3.2 motor, computer and harness. Am told it's a direct swap as long as you have the computer and harness, which is reprogrammed after the swap and all will work fine. Am assuming that a few peripheral parts (airboxes, oil pan?) may not fit just right given the differences in configuration of what they were intended to be run in, but looking for someone who's done it to confirm. Anyone? Thanks!
deathwarden5
10-28-2009, 09:44 PM
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1246901
bimmerE36freak
10-28-2009, 10:02 PM
Yes, my mechanic has an S52 in his 528i.
boosted 528
10-28-2009, 10:19 PM
I wonder how much faster the s52 would be in the 528 compared to the m52
Jason5driver
10-28-2009, 10:43 PM
Yes, my mechanic has an S52 in his 528i.

Interesting...
How does that run?
Have you driven it?
S52 in a 525i?
:)
LOL!


I wonder how much faster the s52 would be in the 528 compared to the m52


Hey!
Is your car running?
Suspension on?
Let me know!
:)
Thanks!
Jason
boosted 528
10-29-2009, 02:25 AM
^^ Yea, suspension has been on for months now. As far as the car running, I just got my computer and wiring harness back so ive been wiring up the car and getting it ready. I would have tried to start it today but I could find my serial cable to plug into my laptop and ems. So first thing tomorrow Iam going to comp usa to pick one up.
BimmerBreaker
10-29-2009, 04:55 AM
I wonder how much faster the s52 would be in the 528 compared to the m52

Would be much faster :D

However it is anything but a 'direct' swap. You would probably be better off running it standalone.
bimmerE36freak
10-29-2009, 04:59 AM
Interesting...
How does that run?
Have you driven it?
S52 in a 525i?
:)
LOL!



I have not driven it, the car is a 98' 528i with a 98' S52 motor and tranny sourced from an e36 m. I've seen it driving, but only directly in front of his shop. He did the swap himself.
98 528i
10-29-2009, 05:06 AM
There's a black E39 with either a AA turbo or s/c running around somewhere on here I remember watching the videos last year.
Jason5driver
10-29-2009, 01:04 PM
^^ Yea, suspension has been on for months now. As far as the car running, I just got my computer and wiring harness back so ive been wiring up the car and getting it ready. I would have tried to start it today but I could find my serial cable to plug into my laptop and ems. So first thing tomorrow I am going to comp usa to pick one up.

Awesome!
Can't wait to hear your feedback!
:)