e28 m88 vs e24 m6 s38b35

[Griffffo]

what the difference between the m88 e28 m5 motor and the e24 m6 s38 m6 motor? they both have the ITBs so whats the difference?

[Rav335uk]

One is a 3.6 ltr and the other is a 3.8 ltr

[billcarr182]

The S38B35 was based on the M88/3, but with changes including a dual-row timing chain, camshaft, compression ratio lowered to 9.8:1 and fitted with a catalytic converter.

Source: Wikipedia

[Griffffo]

thanks I just found a e28 m88 for my e30 can you bolt the 4 speed m30 e34/e28 automatics to the m88?

[M3Pete]

Got any pictures?

[whiterhino]

thanks I just found a e28 m88 for my e30 can you bolt the 4 speed m30 e34/e28 automatics to the m88?

Great find there mate.

[maggspower]

thanks I just found a e28 m88 for my e30 can you bolt the 4 speed m30 e34/e28 automatics to the m88?

Why on earth would you do that?

Nice find though, don't mess it up.

[Rav335uk]

^^^ What he said ^^^^^

[bss325i]

One is a 3.6 ltr and the other is a 3.8 ltr

M88 is a 3.5 used in the E26 M1, E24 M635CSi and E28 M5

S38 comes in 3 sizes.

S38B35 (duplex chain and cat equipped M88B35) used in E24 M635CSi and E28 M5

S38B36 As used in the E34 M5 3.6

S38B38 As used in the E34 M5 3.8

[bss325i]

thanks I just found a e28 m88 for my e30 can you bolt the 4 speed m30 e34/e28 automatics to the m88?

The South African market E23 745i used the M88B35 and both automatic and manual boxes were offered.

The switchable 4HP-22 box from the M30B35 powered E34 635CSi, E28 528i/535i E23 735i is the one to use.

[Griffffo]

thanks it should make the little chromie fly how do I go hooking the auto detent cable and idle to the ITBs?

[pacerpete]

That will be the LEAST of your problems !

[etouring]

A mate is half way through fitting an M88 to his vert it's not a quick cheap conversion but it's looking insane a‘aaa» let us know how you get on.

[Griffffo]

I am so pissed of the e28 m5 had a stupid 2.8 not a m88 but not to worry I found a m52 from a e34 with one of those manual selection auto gearboxes. so that's got me thinking how hard is it to put a m52 in a e30 with the automatic with the manual selection?

[Blitz]

Then it's not an M5. And the e34 never had an M52 or any sort of manually selectable autobox if u are refering to a steptronic. Someone is telling you lies.

[Griffffo]

Then it's not an M5. And the e34 never had an M52 or any sort of manually selectable autobox if u are refering to a steptronic. Someone is telling you lies.

I will get the pics it has a m52 (2.8ltr DOHC variable timing chain) actualy now to think of it It may have been out of a e39? the manual selction auto I wouldn't mind knowing if it can be put on a m20? would be a could box for a 3.1 stroker?

[Griffffo]

how many gears where in those steptronic boxes?

[ross_jsy]

e39's had 5 speeds.

Putting a slush box in is massively gay though

[Griffffo]

I have always wanted a manual selection and I recon the e30 would be the nicest to do it I might start a post to see if anyone has put a steptronic auto in a e30!

[hennared323i]

I have always wanted a manual selection and I recon the e30 would be the nicest to do it I might start a post to see if anyone has put a steptronic auto in a e30!

Please don't

[Griffffo]

I just drove a 318i manual and I fell inlove with it so I think I might go manual even though a tricked up auto would be epic!

[M3Pete]

Really! is this one a potential s50 swap you just purchased for 3.5k? but your not sure yet, because you can't find the crank specs for your uncles sisters dads m1 engined time machine?

[maggspower]

Really! is this one a potential s50 swap you just purchased for 3.5k? but your not sure yet, because you can't find the crank specs for your uncles sisters dads m1 engined time machine?

88mph with an m88

Is it auto?

[Griffffo]

im confused WTF do you mean?

[maggspower]

im confused WTF do you mean?

You have not been on here a month yet. So far you have planned having an m88, s38, m52, and a 3.1L m20 that I have seen, I've seen talk of 3, 4, and 5 speed auto, steptronic because the are better, but now you have "fallen in love" with a 318i manual!!

You just don't seem very stable.

How old are you?

The e30 is a cool car, even a 318i, it doesn't need a 1000bhp to do that. Just get one and enjoy it, then decide what to do.

I'd say you've got off lightly so far.

Do you know Pony?

[hennared323i]

im confused WTF do you mean?

Do you know Pony?

[ross_jsy]

Just read the 3.1 m20 stroker thread

So you have a 10k budget for that, are going to buy a new 7 series and you are a 17 year old about to start an apprenticeship. Come on buddy, stop wasting your time and ours

[Griffffo]

haha far enough I just said I would rather by a new m6 than a boring Chrysler 300c. that doesn't mean I am going to! I have enough toys as it is and I have found a bloke who may be able to help me get my charger so I with put all on hold for the best car ever lol.
I love my e30 and I will do a stroker simple as that. I just wanted to hear from people whats the best way to go about it! I realize yous cant take me seriously that's far enough im a young bloke with dreams but I didn't mean to wast your time!

[Andyboy]

I have found a bloke

That's nice.

[pacerpete]

I have found a bloke

That's nice.

Bear with him, he's YOUNG and he has a sister !

[Andyboy]

I have found a bloke

That's nice.

Bear with him, he's YOUNG and he has a sister !

Photos? Candid family holiday snaps are fine.