5.0L in my bmw

OlDirtyRustang · 09-26-2009

I really like what you are doing with your car. You should get a M5.0 badge custom designed for it. It would really mess with peoples heads.
If you are running one side of your exhaust backwards why not run a turbo? It might be a tight fit but they are more efficient than a supercharger. And if you are planning on going SC it shouldnt be much more work than what you are undertaking now with the swap. I have no problem with a Ford motor in a BMW. But a BMW motor in a Ford would be wrong.

ccs94gt · 09-26-2009

BMW makes some wicked motors. Stuff that would humble our beloved 5.0.

I love your car. I woulda done a little crazier setup than a stock 5.0. But non the less, great job.

mikemaxx15 · 09-26-2009

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Originally Posted by Jtilawson

I'm new to the american v8's I didn't want to make it harder then it already was for me since I'm already use to efi and this car will be used as a enjoyable daily driver. I know carbs can be relablie to but it my hands I'm not sure

AHH Gotcha

Well good luck!

fordboy86 · 09-26-2009

im usually not a huge fan of these kinds of swaps. it took me awhile to like the 5.0 miata, but after riding in one, i can respect it.

the bmw looks cool. ive always liked the E36 platform. be sure to limit yourself on mods tho, or the "daily driver" will turn into a "only on nice weekends-dialy driver"

oh, what kind of rear diff setup are you using? im not sure the factory 3 series axle can handle the additional torque of a v8

Jtilawson · 10-02-2009

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Originally Posted by OlDirtyRustang

I really like what you are doing with your car. You should get a M5.0 badge custom designed for it. It would really mess with peoples heads.
If you are running one side of your exhaust backwards why not run a turbo? It might be a tight fit but they are more efficient than a supercharger. And if you are planning on going SC it shouldnt be much more work than what you are undertaking now with the swap. I have no problem with a Ford motor in a BMW. But a BMW motor in a Ford would be wrong.

Yeah for now I'm going to keep it simple and after.. when all the bugs are sorted out then I well boost it.
I'm going to have a nice little bagde made up M302

Jtilawson · 10-02-2009

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Originally Posted by fordboy86

im usually not a huge fan of these kinds of swaps. it took me awhile to like the 5.0 miata, but after riding in one, i can respect it.

the bmw looks cool. ive always liked the E36 platform. be sure to limit yourself on mods tho, or the "daily driver" will turn into a "only on nice weekends-dialy driver"

oh, what kind of rear diff setup are you using? im not sure the factory 3 series axle can handle the additional torque of a v8

For now I'm running the factery diff. When that goes I'm going to upgrade to a diff from the m3

RRRcustom · 10-02-2009

To get the 24# injectors to work in the car, get a C&L MAF with a sample tube for the 24# injectors. You can keep the computer stock, and then you can also just buy a new sample tube if you have to change the injectors with a supercharger swap, etc...

2Manystangs · 10-02-2009

Are you using a Mustang wiring harness and computer? I can't imagine that BMW speaks English!

Jtilawson · 10-02-2009

Pic time again

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...3/100_1536.jpg
getting the front end back together after installing the ford t-bird radiator

Jtilawson · 10-02-2009

Pic time again

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...3/100_1536.jpg
getting the front end back together after installing the ford t-bird radiator

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...3/100_1539.jpg

getting a idea for how to mount the mufflers

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...3/100_1543.jpg time to intergate the mustang harness to the bmw

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...Picture028.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...Picture025.jpg

getting there slowly but surely

Jtilawson · 10-02-2009

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Originally Posted by 2Manystangs

Are you using a Mustang wiring harness and computer? I can't imagine that BMW speaks English!

haha yea I'm using the mustang engine harness, main harness and ecu

Blackbeauty90GT · 10-03-2009

Man I would love to have that car I wanted to do a swap on a rear drive 85 Celica but I didn't have enough faith in myself. Good luck with the project and keep us posted.

Jtilawson · 10-24-2009

Blackbeauty90GT · 10-25-2009

that is sweet is she running yet? Thats going to be a fun car to drive