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by TheConverter
Sun Mar 18, 2007 3:10 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: 3.64 LSD into M30 335i ??
Replies: 8
Views: 428

3.64 LSD into M30 335i ??

Was hoping for a 3.46 but to keep costs down i am using a 3.64lsd, was going to tune her up to bout 245hp also but if its too much for a 3.64 i will keep it standard...... Anyone out there using this diff? anyone know if it will be an ok drive with it in?
by TheConverter
Mon Feb 26, 2007 8:20 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: M20 MAF Conversion
Replies: 11
Views: 420

so how much is the miller conversion plz
by TheConverter
Mon Feb 26, 2007 7:19 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: How many 335's have we got now ?
Replies: 78
Views: 4101

I am currently building a 335i cab (previously an '87 325 cab) , hopefully finished within a few months. Also building up a J reg 325i se coupe with an e36 3.0 m3 engine in it... :) might take a bit longer........
by TheConverter
Mon Feb 26, 2007 7:13 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: M20 MAF Conversion
Replies: 11
Views: 420

I have a MAF meter myself, and can do all the fitting etc myself too, i just need a chip and no i do not want to spend aything like £900 thanks haha!!
by TheConverter
Sun Feb 25, 2007 6:53 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: M3 3.0 Engine Mounts
Replies: 11
Views: 301

So i can just use the standard m3 engine mounts and e30 g/box x-member and it will fit straight in without any metal working, do i have to move the servo? how about exhuast etc thanks guys
by TheConverter
Sun Feb 25, 2007 5:34 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: M20 MAF Conversion
Replies: 11
Views: 420

M20 MAF Conversion

Anyone know if i can use an e36 m50 325i maf meter on an e30 325i, i heard it was possible with few little alterations, anyone know how to do it? many thanks
by TheConverter
Sun Feb 25, 2007 5:25 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: M3 3.0 Engine Mounts
Replies: 11
Views: 301

M3 3.0 Engine Mounts

I have an engine and gearbox from an e36 3.0 m3 with loom and ecu which i want to install into an e30 cab shell... I can do the conversion no worries, i just need some engine mounts and gearbox mounts, do any other BMW mounts work or does anyone know where i can by made up mounts? many thanks guys
by TheConverter
Wed Feb 21, 2007 8:07 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: Camshaft for 335 M30
Replies: 31
Views: 1653

So Basically, if i get the 284 cam with uprated valve springs and new caps, get the head skimmed flat, it will be mapped by my m8 on the r.road, also i'm moving the inlet to the n/s and have a supersprint m3 system going to the m30 standard manifold... i can hope for about 240 ??? or a bit less?? (p...
by TheConverter
Tue Feb 20, 2007 10:40 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: Camshaft for 335 M30
Replies: 31
Views: 1653

Re:

M30 needs the comp lifted and a cam swop, proven old skool mods on an engine that is understressed in O.E spec. Same is true of the M20, there is potential in there, but it can be expensive to get at. Andy Law has the highest spec M30 swop iirc ? so how can i raise the comp, by decking the block, o...
by TheConverter
Tue Feb 20, 2007 10:25 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: Camshaft for 335 M30
Replies: 31
Views: 1653

what headwork would you recomend mate, and is £240 a good price for a new 284 shrick cam, thanks buddy, i am building engine myself anyway, i've built many many standards before......
by TheConverter
Tue Feb 20, 2007 9:42 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: Camshaft for 335 M30
Replies: 31
Views: 1653

If you fit a higher lift camshaft I've heard it recommended to have the pistons pocketed, they are a very 'close' engine to begin with. This could be what is causing a worrying rattle in my engine when it's warmed up! As yet un-proven though, still a mystery! 260BHP is quite a tall order, would nee...
by TheConverter
Tue Feb 20, 2007 8:59 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: Camshaft for 335 M30
Replies: 31
Views: 1653

I am building to be a fast road car, after all it is a cabby!! i want to jazz up the HP on the engine as much as possible without going into turbos, hoping to get similar or better than the B6 3.5s @ about 260HP i think, i want to be sub 6.5s 0-60 with it...
by TheConverter
Mon Feb 19, 2007 8:39 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: Camshaft for 335 M30
Replies: 31
Views: 1653

Camshaft for 335 M30

Well i reckon i will go for shrick but will it be the 282 or 284, anyone got any experience with them that can recomend anything, cheers again guys...
by TheConverter
Wed Feb 14, 2007 9:18 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: m535i dogleg in a 335i cab!! will it fit??
Replies: 8
Views: 324

thanks for the advice mate, i will go for the 260 box then, do i have to use an e30 m3 prop, will anything else work you know of. i have like a million old bm props at my garage!!
by TheConverter
Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:10 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: m535i dogleg in a 335i cab!! will it fit??
Replies: 8
Views: 324

will the dogleg give better speed times, cos i also have a 260 box layin around, dont really care about the dogleg, just want the better times!! I'm ruuning about 250-60hp with a 3.46 diff......
by TheConverter
Mon Feb 12, 2007 9:44 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: m535i dogleg in a 335i cab!! will it fit??
Replies: 8
Views: 324

m535i dogleg in a 335i cab!! will it fit??

Hi guys, i have both an m10 manual box and prop, and i also have a dogleg box from an m535i e28, does anyone know if this will fit ok and if i can still use the e30 m3 prop, many thanks again guys
by TheConverter
Wed Feb 07, 2007 8:38 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Best Colour for an e30 converty ???
Replies: 27
Views: 738

Best Colour for an e30 converty ???

Tricky business this, completely stripped the car to respray and was originally gonna go with mauve purple, now i not sure and thinkin of mauritius blue, maybe astoril blue?? I have no idea!! haha!! any suggestions would be appreciated, cheers!