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<blockquote data-quote="loafer" data-source="post: 408248" data-attributes="member: 10508"><p>1) What is the difference between M50 and M52 engines? I know about the VANOS inclusion post 1993 in the M50 engines. A close mechanic friend of my dad told me that M50s are cast iron and M52s are aluminum. I'm guessing he was telling me about the engine block. Nevertheless, what are the implications if the engine block/pistons are made from aluminum? From the tone the mechanic told me about the aluminum block, I'd take it that M52s are shite.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: Blue">Depends on how you see it. M50 is a great platform for stroker kits and forced induction due to the strong cast iron block but that doesn't mean the M52 is a pussy either. Do a youtube search and you'll find plenty of souped up E36 328i overseas especially in the US and parts of Europe. All comes down to what internals you use. If I'm not wrong the only thing the M52 is really afraid of is overheating.</span></p><p></p><p>2) What kind of gearbox should I be looking at assuming I'm going for a 328i? Anything in particular that I should be aware about? LSD? Non LSD? Any particular brand? Gear ratio? Or the standard gearbox will do?</p><p><span style="color: Blue"></span></p><p><span style="color: Blue">Not toooooo familiar with what gearboxes can be fitted to a 328 but if I'm not mistaken all the gearboxes is interchangeable. Gear ratio is different for all but you'll need to research that yourself. I'm currently using a 325 gearbox with a non-LSD rear diff with 3.15 ratio on my 328. LSD rear diffs can be found from other models of the E36 but not all fits with our long shafts. LSD rear diff can be found easily overseas but they're all very rare here in Malaysia and cost ranges between RM2k to RM2.5k. In the US it's roughly around USD350ish for a LSD rear off, mostly taken off the E36 M3. Some European models comes with LSD as well.</span></p><p><span style="color: Blue"></span></p><p><span style="color: Blue">What is your budget btw? If you want a car that comes fully loaded, try looking at this.</span></p><p><span style="color: Blue"></span></p><p><span style="color: Blue"><a href="http://bimmersclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5004" target="_blank">http://bimmersclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5004</a></span></p><p><span style="color: Blue"></span></p><p><span style="color: Blue">Price is steep but you basically don't have to do anything to the car anymore. Just buy and drive. The value of the mods on that car probably costs more than the car itself.....</span></p><p><span style="color: Blue"></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="loafer, post: 408248, member: 10508"] 1) What is the difference between M50 and M52 engines? I know about the VANOS inclusion post 1993 in the M50 engines. A close mechanic friend of my dad told me that M50s are cast iron and M52s are aluminum. I'm guessing he was telling me about the engine block. Nevertheless, what are the implications if the engine block/pistons are made from aluminum? From the tone the mechanic told me about the aluminum block, I'd take it that M52s are shite. [COLOR=Blue]Depends on how you see it. M50 is a great platform for stroker kits and forced induction due to the strong cast iron block but that doesn't mean the M52 is a pussy either. Do a youtube search and you'll find plenty of souped up E36 328i overseas especially in the US and parts of Europe. All comes down to what internals you use. If I'm not wrong the only thing the M52 is really afraid of is overheating.[/COLOR] 2) What kind of gearbox should I be looking at assuming I'm going for a 328i? Anything in particular that I should be aware about? LSD? Non LSD? Any particular brand? Gear ratio? Or the standard gearbox will do? [COLOR=Blue] Not toooooo familiar with what gearboxes can be fitted to a 328 but if I'm not mistaken all the gearboxes is interchangeable. Gear ratio is different for all but you'll need to research that yourself. I'm currently using a 325 gearbox with a non-LSD rear diff with 3.15 ratio on my 328. LSD rear diffs can be found from other models of the E36 but not all fits with our long shafts. LSD rear diff can be found easily overseas but they're all very rare here in Malaysia and cost ranges between RM2k to RM2.5k. In the US it's roughly around USD350ish for a LSD rear off, mostly taken off the E36 M3. Some European models comes with LSD as well. What is your budget btw? If you want a car that comes fully loaded, try looking at this. [URL]http://bimmersclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5004[/URL] Price is steep but you basically don't have to do anything to the car anymore. Just buy and drive. The value of the mods on that car probably costs more than the car itself..... [/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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