I'm thinking of having someone do my swap insted of doing it my self because of free time problems. I have a 98 328i with a Factory M52. I am in the process of collecting parts for an s52. The engine is a 99 s52 from a z3m. The motor will be a direct swap and I will have all the parts. Anyone on here with recommendations or a shop of their own. Feel free to PM a rough estimate of what it would cost. I'm still in a toss up about this as I hate paying for something to be done that I could do, but I'm not experienced with BMWs and have next to no time and I'd like it done (not in a rush though). Thanks for any help!


EDIT: Forgot, I'm in the Boone/Blowing Rock area. I prefer somewhere fairly close, no further then Greensboro or so preferably.

Too bad you want that close, we could do it at our shop. Good luck on the search!
Max

Too bad you want that close, we could do it at our shop. Good luck on the search!
Max

Doesn't have to be that close. I'm open to suggestions if pricing is acceptable and shop quality and reputation is good. We have an enclosed trailer and I could pay my dad to take it anywhere really.

Motorsport Connections in W-S is a very nice shop, also have one in Moorsville.

They are very reputable and I have brought my car there before, check out their website.

Motorsport Connections in W-S is a very nice shop, also have one in Moorsville.

They are very reputable and I have brought my car there before, check out their website.

Just called them. They seem very professional. They are "on the list"

Are you looking to sell your M52 egine?

Are you looking to sell your M52 egine?

I will be after I have it pulled. I think it just needs the head rebuilt. I caught it before it made any bad noises. I thought I had it before it hurt anything but turned out to not be so.

Just called them. They seem very professional. They are "on the list"

They are very professional and John the Manager is very very knowledgeable, I talk with him a great deal to pick his brain.

Motorsport Connections in W-S is a very nice shop, also have one in Moorsville.

They are very reputable and I have brought my car there before, check out their website.

+1

Touring Car in charlotte is pretty good. German Motor Werks in Spindale.

I will be after I have it pulled. I think it just needs the head rebuilt. I caught it before it made any bad noises. I thought I had it before it hurt anything but turned out to not be so.

PM me when you get the motor pulled, if the price is right I might be interested

Feel like driving to clemson? well do the swap for you.... for cheap. Prob find someone to pick up your old motor off you too...

Feel like driving to clemson? well do the swap for you.... for cheap. Prob find someone to pick up your old motor off you too...

What is "cheap"? I've almost decided to do the swap on my own because of the price of most of these quotes...

What is "cheap"? I've almost decided to do the swap on my own because of the price of most of these quotes...
Well since 328ijunkie can't read that I already posted, he is my business partner here in Clemson. If all the parts are brought in with the car, you are looking at around $600-$700 for the complete swap.
Max

Well since 328ijunkie can't read that I already posted, he is my business partner here in Clemson. If all the parts are brought in with the car, you are looking at around $600-$700 for the complete swap.
Max

That is more of a price I was looking for PM some details of your shop and all. How many of these have you done? Thanks!

That is more of a price I was looking for PM some details of your shop and all. How many of these have you done? Thanks!

I just wanted to let you know that Max does amazing work and you can trust him with your car. I take my car to him whenever I have a problem and he has never let me down. :D

Hey. What about me ?! :D
I just reminded you where my oil filter wrench is.

Hey. What about me ?! :D
I just reminded you where my oil filter wrench is.

You too, if you are ever in town to do anything. ;) I wanted to kill you yesterday, it took me 2 friggin hours to get that damn filter off. :mad