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    Another 5.0 E36 build

    Edit..... I have done an awful job on updating my thread so I'll just start over here with my list of parts.

    94 325i
    M3 front bumper, sideskirts, moldings and mirrors
    FK front adjustable coilover suspension
    ASA AR1 18" wheels(will be picking up a more performance set of wheels that can offer me more tire)
    Interior is gutted but in the process of cleaning everything up to not look so junky. I believe I have it down to around 2500lbs maybe a little more. I have not weighed it so I can't so for sure.



    Block/rotating assembly
    Freshened up stock bore(88) mustang 302 block
    May reuse forged pistons/rods with new rings and bearings(This is where I am still undecided)
    Probably go with stock 302 polished crank (original crank looks awful)
    Cam undecided(I have a b303 but want something a little more updated)
    New timing chain/sprocket and all that mess

    Top end (I have this part figured out)
    Trick Flow twisted wedge 170 aluminum heads(unported)
    1:6 Comp cams roller rockers
    Valves and valve springs are also trick flow forget the specs
    Tmoss ported GT40 lower intake
    Stock Cobra upper intake
    70mm trottle body

    Fuel/Tuning
    MSD distributor(nonthing fancy)
    24 pound fuel injectors
    Cobra MAF matched to injectors
    Off the shelf tune

    Transmission/Clutch flywheel
    Stock T5
    upgraded clutch
    stock weight flywheel
    3.91 LSD
    Aluminum driveshaft


    Exhaust
    Rear dump 1 5/8 primary headers(block huggers) Have quite a bit of work to do on these to make them work.
    Not sure if I want a dual 2.5" inch with xpipe or single 3" all the way back yet
    Muffler/Cat undecided but I am hung up on installing electronic cutouts.

    Car will be used for street/strip but primarily for fun. After I get the engine sorted and running I will refresh all the bushings and switch to a higher quality coilover setup. I'm very particular so everything on the car will either be cleaned to look brand new or replaced never to see rain again lol. I have made lots of changes over the years even almost gave up a few times but thankfully decided not to. It will be running before summer 2014 for some drag racing abuse!









    Well I just pulled the motor today


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    Are all the e36 5.0's white?

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    Quote Originally Posted by RADI0ACTIV3M4N View Post
    Are all the e36 5.0's white?
    Yes

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    Looks like I'll be the 2nd in TN to get started on this.

    Still looking for a good donor car, have everything else. Do you know of anything around in your part of TN?

    Actually, I'm looking for black or silver.

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    Quote Originally Posted by speedofsound View Post


    Looks like I'll be the 2nd in TN to get started on this.

    Still looking for a good donor car, have everything else. Do you know of anything around in your part of TN?

    Actually, I'm looking for black or silver.
    I don't know of any but if I find any I'll let you know.
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    Last edited by 1rstbmw!; 11-11-2009 at 12:07 AM.

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    What mods will be done to the 5.0 you plan on dropping in?

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    Quote Originally Posted by E36 328is View Post
    What mods will be done to the 5.0 you plan on dropping in?
    I'm not positive on this yet. I would like somewhere around 300 whp.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RADI0ACTIV3M4N View Post
    Are all the e36 5.0's white?
    why not?

    no worries. My swap will be Brilliantrot

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    Quote Originally Posted by GotCone? View Post
    why not?

    no worries. My swap will be Brilliantrot

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    Quote Originally Posted by GotCone? View Post
    why not?

    no worries. My swap will be Brilliantrot
    Mine will be black

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1rstbmw! View Post
    Well I picked up a 5.0 out of a towncar for $150 bucks. The intake is on the drivers side but I suppose for as cheap as I got it I can convert everything.

    If you don't mind, snap me a nice up close detailed picture of the entire fuel rail. Or basically the top of the engine with the upper intake off (if you plan on taking it off). I want to see where exactly the feed and return attachments to the fuel rail are located on the reversed intake 5.0's.

    I'm not the keenest on running fuel lines all over the car, which is one thing I don't like about this swap with the standard Mustang fuel rail. I was hoping the towncar/crownvic/etc.. fuel rails would have the inlet and outlets pointed more towards the drivers side of the car for better attachment of the fuel lines.

    Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chuck Woolery View Post
    If you don't mind, snap me a nice up close detailed picture of the entire fuel rail. Or basically the top of the engine with the upper intake off (if you plan on taking it off). I want to see where exactly the feed and return attachments to the fuel rail are located on the reversed intake 5.0's.

    I'm not the keenest on running fuel lines all over the car, which is one thing I don't like about this swap with the standard Mustang fuel rail. I was hoping the towncar/crownvic/etc.. fuel rails would have the inlet and outlets pointed more towards the drivers side of the car for better attachment of the fuel lines.

    Thanks.
    Will do. Turns out I won't be using this motor. I didn't know that they came detuned to 150 hp. I'll snap those pics tomorrow for you, I already have the upper intake off.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1rstbmw! View Post
    Will do. Turns out I won't be using this motor. I didn't know that they came detuned to 150 hp. I'll snap those pics tomorrow for you, I already have the upper intake off.
    by detuning they probably just changed the cam specs, and if you want 300 hp, your gonna probably want to change the cam out for something better any way. besides the reverse manifold would be good for a turbo set up if thats a road you'd like to walk down someday.

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    On that motor, the intake is more restrictive, and it is probably not roller cammed.

    If you are interested in selling those low-po exhaust manifolds from that motor, let me know. I need them for my jeep.


    In regards to the fuel rail issue- the mustangs had the connections at the front pass side of the motor. The trucks and explorers had the connections at the back of the motor and they are angled towards the driver's side. I used the truck rail on my 351w in my jeep because I didn't want fuel lines running all over the place.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 1rstbmw! View Post
    Will do. Turns out I won't be using this motor. I didn't know that they came detuned to 150 hp. I'll snap those pics tomorrow for you, I already have the upper intake off.

    Thanks, I appreciate it. The drawings in the chilton's manuals are not always the greatest reference to go off of, I like to see things.

    Quote Originally Posted by rockrod View Post
    The trucks and explorers had the connections at the back of the motor and they are angled towards the driver's side. I used the truck rail on my 351w in my jeep because I didn't want fuel lines running all over the place.

    That's very good to know, thanks for the information. I'll add it to the list of stuff to remember that I've been keeping for this project.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chuck Woolery View Post
    If you don't mind, snap me a nice up close detailed picture of the entire fuel rail. Or basically the top of the engine with the upper intake off (if you plan on taking it off). I want to see where exactly the feed and return attachments to the fuel rail are located on the reversed intake 5.0's.

    I'm not the keenest on running fuel lines all over the car, which is one thing I don't like about this swap with the standard Mustang fuel rail. I was hoping the towncar/crownvic/etc.. fuel rails would have the inlet and outlets pointed more towards the drivers side of the car for better attachment of the fuel lines.

    Thanks.


    Cleaned on the engine bay some today

    Looks like a 4x4 truck with the motor out. :P



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    Quote Originally Posted by RADI0ACTIV3M4N View Post
    Are all the e36 5.0's white?
    lol I was just thinking that. Another white 5.0 is on the way!!!!!

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    looks like a good start keep pics coming
    95 318i sold.
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    Nice, So are you using the available mounts? Or fabbing your own stuff?

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    as cheap as the 5.0 struff is its not worth makking them yourself.

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