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by bigdek
Wed Jul 15, 2009 1:36 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: 335 nearly back on the road
Replies: 9
Views: 508

Re: 335 nearly back on the road

m3 props not valuable now any nore then ;)
by bigdek
Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:29 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: wiring help to start an m60 v8 ( not in car)
Replies: 11
Views: 757

Re: wiring help to start an m60 v8 ( not in car)

no ews i think its from a 94 e32
by bigdek
Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:18 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: wiring help to start an m60 v8 ( not in car)
Replies: 11
Views: 757

Re: wiring help to start an m60 v8 ( not in car)

so if i connect

the big reds and earth at the ecus

pin 13 to the fuel pump

connect pin 21 to live

and short pin18 to a live it will try and start ?
by bigdek
Sat Jul 11, 2009 1:59 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: wiring help to start an m60 v8 ( not in car)
Replies: 11
Views: 757

wiring help to start an m60 v8 ( not in car)

have an m60 and auto box lined up.

its out of the car and complete with ecus loom etc all still connected.

what would be the bare minimun wires i would need to connect to get it running on the ground ?
by bigdek
Tue May 12, 2009 12:02 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: m30 conversion, E28 rad !!
Replies: 12
Views: 624

Re:

strange. are the rad mounts different on different models.

when i did mine on a 325 they had to go as the rad would not slide down far enough
by bigdek
Tue May 12, 2009 11:51 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: m30 conversion, E28 rad !!
Replies: 12
Views: 624

Re:

get the grinder out dude :)
by bigdek
Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:13 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: 335 brake servo swap
Replies: 20
Views: 799

Re:

leeparkes wrote:I didnt think the M30 conversion needed a servo swap.
it doesn't.

wee bash with a hammer at worst
by bigdek
Thu Mar 12, 2009 8:02 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: changing bumpers from chromie to non chromie
Replies: 14
Views: 450

changing bumpers from chromie to non chromie

whats involved , what parts do i need.

to remove chromie bumpers and fit newer style ones
by bigdek
Fri Mar 06, 2009 2:44 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: Leccy fan size..
Replies: 18
Views: 945

Re:

i used a totty peugeot 205 fan on my m30 and it worked just fine
by bigdek
Fri Mar 06, 2009 11:36 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: few m60 conv questions?
Replies: 62
Views: 3672

Re:

oze30 wrote:You know.. I have no idea. What it came with. I can see if it has a part number, but I'm thinking it's the cable for the e34/e32 M60BXX.
it is the e32 cable :)
by bigdek
Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:25 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: few m60 conv questions?
Replies: 62
Views: 3672

Re: few m60 conv questions, jonsku?

trust me works fine with auto loom with the ecu not connected . ask oze30 he bought my unfinished running conversion :) Ok, well that's good to know just in case :) Do you've any more details of the autoloom with manual gearbox? Just plug it in as normal and that's it? i used a 5spd manual from a 5...
by bigdek
Sun Jan 25, 2009 10:37 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: few m60 conv questions?
Replies: 62
Views: 3672

Re: few m60 conv questions, jonsku?

trust me works fine with auto loom with the ecu not connected . ask oze30 he bought my unfinished running conversion :)
by bigdek
Sat Jan 24, 2009 8:43 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: few m60 conv questions?
Replies: 62
Views: 3672

Re: few m60 conv questions, jonsku?

you dont have to use a manual loom. works fine with the auto one without the gearbox ecu plugged in.

just hide the extra wires under the dash
by bigdek
Fri Jan 02, 2009 10:17 pm
Forum: M60/M62 Engines
Topic: BMW E30 M-Tech cabrio, V8
Replies: 268
Views: 28203

Re:

i have an excel file of the pinout for the m60 into e30 if anyone wants it
by bigdek
Fri Jan 02, 2009 12:31 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Logbooks
Replies: 13
Views: 522

Re: Logbooks

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/ChangesToYourRegistrationCertificate/DG_4022054 read this , its been discussed at length on the nsra forum. alot of log books being returned and evidence rqd . sone seem to get it changed but more and more are haveing to send letters etc to get it ...
by bigdek
Wed May 28, 2008 11:48 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: Is there a guide for the M62 4.4 v8 E30 conversion
Replies: 36
Views: 5072

Re: Is there a guide for the M62 4.4 v8 E30 conversion

the offside manifold is a nightmare to get it past the steering
by bigdek
Fri May 16, 2008 6:42 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: 300mm.de does engine mounts for E30 M60/62 !
Replies: 18
Views: 880

Re: 300mm.de does engine mounts for E30 M60/62 !

Jonsku wrote:They've been there for months ;)

Anyways, it's good that there're V8 mounts available, makes things a lot easier.
not really . the mounts are east to make . if someone was to sell exhaust manifolds then it would be an easier swap as thats the biggest pain in the ass
by bigdek
Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:00 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: pic of cabby roof frame rqd
Replies: 3
Views: 388

Re: pic of cabby roof frame rqd

that'll do m8

cheers
by bigdek
Mon Apr 28, 2008 9:37 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: pic of cabby roof frame rqd
Replies: 3
Views: 388

pic of cabby roof frame rqd

Anyone got a pic of a cabby folding roof frame without the cloth on it ?
by bigdek
Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:27 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: m535i e28 questions
Replies: 2
Views: 195

m535i e28 questions

one for sale close to me and thinking it may be a nice home for my m62 instead of an e30 .

where do these usually rust about
by bigdek
Sun Mar 23, 2008 5:05 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Anyone fancy an M62 with manual 6 speed?
Replies: 28
Views: 1328

Re: Anyone fancy an M62 with manual 6 speed?

oze30 wrote:Glad you are all ok!!

Hmm.. another project??
you no it makes sense m8 winkeye
by bigdek
Sun Mar 16, 2008 10:23 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M30 Conversion.
Replies: 23
Views: 1149

Re: M30 Conversion.

yes
by bigdek
Sun Mar 16, 2008 9:06 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M30 Conversion.
Replies: 23
Views: 1149

Re: M30 Conversion.

dont see why not m8
by bigdek
Sun Mar 16, 2008 7:51 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M30 Conversion.
Replies: 23
Views: 1149

Re: M30 Conversion.

2 0r 3
by bigdek
Sun Mar 16, 2008 6:21 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M30 Conversion.
Replies: 23
Views: 1149

Re: M30 Conversion.

you need to fit the e30 centre bearing backwards for it to fit
by bigdek
Sun Mar 16, 2008 1:50 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: petrol tank repair
Replies: 5
Views: 685

petrol tank repair

anyone successfully repaired a tank with any of the avaialble repair kits ?

if yes what do you recommend
by bigdek
Thu Mar 13, 2008 8:33 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: new chariot i just bought.
Replies: 23
Views: 953

Re: new chariot i just bought.

no m8 it was only for mock up and trying ideas out then put it all into 3 dr
by bigdek
Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:30 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: new chariot i just bought.
Replies: 23
Views: 953

Re: new chariot i just bought.

thing is if you want a big engines car you'll pay the cost regardless.
by bigdek
Mon Mar 10, 2008 10:42 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: new chariot i just bought.
Replies: 23
Views: 953

Re: new chariot i just bought.

did you finish the last one derek? never heard anymore after you woke up your nightshift neighbour. got a taste for v8 conversions now? :D didn't quite finish it m8 . no time or money so i sold it to oze30 who raped it and put most of the running gear into his touring. i bought it in aberdeen yeste...
by bigdek
Sun Mar 09, 2008 4:08 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: new chariot i just bought.
Replies: 23
Views: 953

Re: new chariot i just bought.

auto m8 its a 7 series
by bigdek
Sun Mar 09, 2008 3:10 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: new chariot i just bought.
Replies: 23
Views: 953

new chariot i just bought.

collecting it tonight.

m62 v8 . full history lot of mot

i smell another transplant

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by bigdek
Wed Mar 05, 2008 12:14 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: E30 Engine Swap, M60/M52/M50/m30? ALL & ANY HELP APPRECI
Replies: 45
Views: 3046

Re: E30 Engine Swap, M60/M52/M50/m30? ALL & ANY HELP APP

Theo325 wrote:
oze30 wrote:He's talking about an M60B30 5 speed box.. not engine.
Sawyer_E30 wrote:I want to put in my newly purchased M60b30 engine
:o:
by bigdek
Sun Mar 02, 2008 9:12 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Alpina Reps.....
Replies: 28
Views: 1130

Re: Alpina Reps.....

there a bit of a hit or a miss.

i've had two sets . first set on my old sport were abasolutely fine.

second set on my old touring had all the traits of a bad set ( WOBBLED LIKE A GOODUN AFTER 80MPH)

spigot rings made no difference
by bigdek
Mon Feb 11, 2008 5:16 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: Anyone got an M30 & a Z3 shifter?
Replies: 9
Views: 405

Re: Anyone got an M30 & a Z3 shifter?

i fiitted one on my touring when i did it and there was no problem