It started with LEGO and Erector sets, then turned into batteries, light bulbs, wires, and eventually computers.
After that came a slew of motorcycles, a couple cars, and home improvement. There’s always a project, and more often than not it’s about making it bigger, better, faster, and louder.
I’m laughing right now because of the shock of seeing my old M3 on Jalopnik. I was the owner that, “somewhere along the line knew what they were doing”.
I bought the car on a salvage title and drove it for a couple years. I had just come off a lease on a brand new E46 M3 and wanted to try out something less than $900 a month car payment. I added all the performance bits you mentioned in the post, minus the catback which was previous owner installed. Autocrossed it a time or two, but mostly just a fun daily driver. Sold it when I found another E46 for a good price.
Shoot me a message if you want some more info, such as how the strange cut on the rear fender got there (totally my fault). I also have a set of H&R (?) lowering springs for that car that I’ll make you a deal on.
Mikael,
Are you going to Cars-n-Coffee Tomorrow? I have my MS2 running, and have questions, like 1 or…..
Dennis
Hey Dennis, I’ve got other commitments tomorrow so I won’t be able to make it! If you have any specific questions you’re welcome to hit me up at Mikael@mikaelvroom.com!
Stumbled on the E36 diff bolt upgrade. A single 12mm in single shear? Did the Brits design that?
I hope to see you at Cars ‘n Coffee or some such this summer. I have my MS2 running in the Ford
302 Triumph TR6. I plan to dyno tune at Racoon River Restorations before summer starts.
Dennis
Dear Michael
I am using 1996 explorer 5.0 engine with T5 from 1999 V6 mustang.
I purchased 1995 bellhousing and the 95 5.0 mustang clutch kit.
I am assuming I will be using 50oz balanced 6 bolt flywheel?
Is my setup correct?
Yep! The Explorer 5.0 uses the 50oz balancer and crank.
Thank you Mikael!
Your very well-documented and easy to follow articles about your successful engine swap made a difference in the process I am preparing for my own swap
I got myself a 1996 Ford Explorer 5.0 and I’ll be putting that engine in W1 23 Mercedes
I’m using everything from the explorer PCM wiring harness even big clusters if I can I adjust them properly.
The project is in its infancy, but finalized the harness
Got the v6 T5 with the Bellhousing and the clutch kit …etc
I guess the most tricky part will be to solidly and safely fabricate engine brackets as well as properly set up the driveline angle before I start welding things up.
Another challenge will be modifying the diesel fuel tank off Mercedes to be able to use in tank electric high psi fuel pump..
Thank you again for your great efforts to educate us!
Mikeal, do you ever attend either Cars ‘n Coffee or Karl’s Customs Summer Nights? I met you two years ago, and I
have a 5.0 w/MS II. I would like you to look at my tune and give any advice you would care to.
Dennis