S62B50 into E30 M3

Nick M3 · 01-20-2014, 05:19 PM

I can already tell that this is going to be a fun one. The engine is 2" wider than the frame rails.

I also need to pull the service history. I'm curious why the DME was replaced and whether or not the VANOS units were replaced (they have later solenoid covers than they should).

bren · 01-20-2014, 07:29 PM

Nick M3 · 01-20-2014, 07:46 PM

Well, I was wondering what to do if the stock S62 wasn't powerful enough to run out the speedo at Summit Main!

Nick M3 · 03-10-2014, 11:51 PM

Awesome. I've established (thankfully through research, and not bitter experience) that the S62 can not be safely mounted to an engine stand and rotated. The mount holes are not strong enough to support it. Now, I'll need to work out either a way to support the front while it's rotated, or do the rod bearings the hard way. In the car.

I guess on the plus side, the motor may be going in the car sooner than planned.

bren · 03-11-2014, 08:11 AM

Your solution is lacking in ingenuity. Boo

blee · 03-11-2014, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick M3

do the rod bearings the hard way. In the car.

Ugh. Don't do this.

Nick M3 · 03-11-2014, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blee

Ugh. Don't do this.

It's not so bad on a lift. Not my preference by a long shot, though.

We will see. If I can figure out a good way to rotate it without tearing the block, I'd rather do that.

01-20-2014, 05:19 PM	#1
Nick M3 Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 12,476	S62B50 into E30 M3 I can already tell that this is going to be a fun one. The engine is 2" wider than the frame rails. I also need to pull the service history. I'm curious why the DME was replaced and whether or not the VANOS units were replaced (they have later solenoid covers than they should). __________________ 2011 M3 2006 Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison 2004 X5 3.0i 6MT 1995 M3 S50B32 1990 325is 1989 M3 S54B32 Hers: 1989 325iX 1996 911 Turbo

01-20-2014, 07:46 PM	#3
Nick M3 Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 12,476	Well, I was wondering what to do if the stock S62 wasn't powerful enough to run out the speedo at Summit Main! __________________ 2011 M3 2006 Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison 2004 X5 3.0i 6MT 1995 M3 S50B32 1990 325is 1989 M3 S54B32 Hers: 1989 325iX 1996 911 Turbo

03-10-2014, 11:51 PM	#4
Nick M3 Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 12,476	Awesome. I've established (thankfully through research, and not bitter experience) that the S62 can not be safely mounted to an engine stand and rotated. The mount holes are not strong enough to support it. Now, I'll need to work out either a way to support the front while it's rotated, or do the rod bearings the hard way. In the car. I guess on the plus side, the motor may be going in the car sooner than planned. __________________ 2011 M3 2006 Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison 2004 X5 3.0i 6MT 1995 M3 S50B32 1990 325is 1989 M3 S54B32 Hers: 1989 325iX 1996 911 Turbo

01-20-2014, 07:29 PM	#2
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029

03-11-2014, 08:11 AM	#5
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	Your solution is lacking in ingenuity. Boo