Cheap mods other than I/E/C for M52

[2.8L(e21)]

I'm currently swapping an m52 2.8L from a 96 328is into my 78 320i for an ultimate sleeper. I've already purchased headers, borla exhaust, cosmos racing 3.5" intake, and Jim Conforti chip.

What ther mods/parts will go nicely with what I currently have?

Thanx
Sean

[dinan535i]

not really sure on the mods help, but sounds like a hell of a project you have goin and sounds like its gonna be a sick car............good luck

[norcalbmw]

s52 cams, m50 manifold, fan delete, pullies(not much gain)

[roberttran]

s52 cams, m50 manifold, fan delete, pullies(not much gain)


What he said.
I'd also get a nice beefy cooling system (aluminum radiator /w elec fan) and big brake kit

Don't forget to take lots of pics :D

[2.8L(e21)]

s52 cams, m50 manifold, fan delete, pullies(not much gain)

Should I go cheap and get the m50 manifold or go for this http://www.mmotorwerks.com/products/description.php/II=221/PA=0

I think cams are out of my price range, but Ill look into the pullies and for sure do the fan delete

Thanx and ill get pics as she comes together

[AJGee]

From what I can see, this is just an m50 manifold with the extras and instructions.. price is too steep IMO.

[BabyM]

How about gears?

getting a nice 3.46 differential in there will help you out.

[Slick Willi]

Should I go cheap and get the m50 manifold or go for this http://www.mmotorwerks.com/products/description.php/II=221/PA=0

I think cams are out of my price range, but Ill look into the pullies and for sure do the fan delete

Thanx and ill get pics as she comes together


go to 328i.org and they will have what you are looking for at about 121$ ish i dont quite remember

[2.8L(e21)]

Will I need a new driveshaft and complete new driveline or will the exhisting e21 be able to withstand the m52 powerplants torque? thanx

[FredK]

Hey, which Conforti software did you get? Does he make an OBD1 chip for the 2.8L?