Rover V8 into M40 318i

[E30_Don]

Looking to do this swap, will be a non EFI V8 and it'l probably be running holley carbs or similar! Does anyone know if there is a kit to buy to fit this in (engine mounts, bellhousing etc). Also what would the the best gearbox to use??? Doubt a standard bm box would last!!

[OllieB]

Think you might be wrong about the gearbox, the BM getrag boxes are bulletproof from what I've heard.

[E30BeemerLad]

Think a zoner has done this conversion before, is it Kos?

Sure I've seen pics of one with throttle bodies on it
I would have thought you are gonna be into Type 9 'box or maybe a T5 from a Cossie. The getrag is a sturdy old beast good for 300bhp i reckon, turbo lads on here are having no probs with standard drivetrain. Beemer box has fixed bellhousing though

[Ant]

Hmm, nice swop option

I think I'd use the Rover eng and box, and use the front half of the rover prop with a BMW rear section added, got to be the easiest option , sherpa gearboxes fit too I'm told

As for the carb option, you'll need to change the fuel pump from the EFI type to a pusher facet or similar, there are no regs that can reduce 5 bar (ish) down to the 5psi or so required by the carb

other options are use the bell adapter for a sierra box, adds to the costs though

how about a small block chevy swop ? same work , better result similar costs using used parts

HTH

[Dan318-is]

Think a zoner has done this conversion before, is it Kos?

Sure I've seen pics of one with throttle bodies on it
I would have thought you are gonna be into Type 9 'box or maybe a T5 from a Cossie. The getrag is a sturdy old beast good for 300bhp i reckon, turbo lads on here are having no probs with standard drivetrain. Beemer box has fixed bellhousing though

twas dips 346, a mate of Kos. was a rover v8 mate. mite have even been turbo'd or somethign?

them boys r off their nuts!

[E30_Don]

Dunno i can get rover V8's all day long if i blow one you see, plus theyre a lot lighter than chevy's, got a non pas car and still wanna retain its chuckability! Wanting to build it into a sleeper

[glenn]

i'd agree with ant and use the rover box.
rover box's also use a hydraulic clutch.
i also have a twin turbo kit here if you get around to fitting the rover

[dips346]

this is the v8 it is a 4.6 tvr set up mated to a T5 cosworth gearbox which is strong enough

[Frenchguy]

this is the v8 it is a 4.6 tvr set up mated to a T5 cosworth gearbox which is strong enough

Do you have any details about the brake booster and master cylinder setup ?

[dips346]

normal brake servo but extand forwards to the front panel will try and get photos up

[Kos]

look at the top right of the photo, you can just about see it, the RHD e21 had a similar set up i think??

dips you would know about e21's!!??

[pete1979]

a bm box is more than strong enough v8 only has 150 bhp

[OllieB]

a bm box is more than strong enough v8 only has 150 bhp

Shit loads more torque than any E30 engine though mate. besides, the BM box will not mate to the V8 Engine apparently anyway.

[jaistanley]

A guy called Wayne is the man to talk to.. He uses the BMW owners forum I beleive.

He owns the orange LS1 powered M3. The engine previously in there was a Rover V8 on throttle bodies (the one from the Picture?). He recently threw away the mounts and said I could have had them if he hadn't! Typical.

Good luck. - Should be a nice conversion as the engine is very light. Don't expect huge power though. The Rover V8 is good but hard to get big numbers out of.

Jai

[dips346]

v8 still have big power mine is 440bhp with around 500 lb torque

[zimmerman]

yes but Dips your engine aint a Rover is it?

[dips346]

yes but Dips your engine aint a Rover is it?

yes it is with a lot of tvr stuff and and engine is well worked

[Kos]

yes but Dips your engine aint a Rover is it?

yes it is with a lot of tvr stuff and and engine is well worked

here is a link to a previous thred about v8's with a basic spec id dips engine

http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... light=spec

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