E21 engine parts on an E30 engine - Can it be done???

[beavis2k4]

I have a spare E21 320 6 pot carb (M10?) engine but no longer have enough space to store it. I really only need a couple of bits for my e30 and wanted to know if the starter motor and exhaust manifold would fit from this engine to my engine (E30 320i 6 pot Motoronic Inj. (M20?) )

Was also thinking of breaking the engine for spares to cut down on the room needed to store it, anyone interested in bits?

[Gwynleym10]

I don't think there is such a thing as a 6 cyclinder m10,
Is this an early m20 then? things may fit, you can only try!

If its a 2litre 4 cyclinder m10 i would be interested in bits though....

[johnono]

m20 k jetronic, as in the early e30 series
if yours is a pre facelift then u have no probs mate

[beavis2k4]

i have a post facelift model 1990 'H'

got mixed up with all the numbers, i knew the m10 was a 4-cyl carb
so you think im out of luck changing early to late model engine parts ? i suppose i could give it a try but its just a hassle getting under the car without ramps just thought someone might have tried before
Thanks for your help

[johnono]

i think u can use some bits to make conversions but this isa bit out of my leauge