would this fit? ***UPDATE***

Post Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:54 am

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-e28-535-radia ... 286.c0.m14

Ive been told that a e28 M535 rad would suite best for the M30 conversion.. ive found the above, but doesnt say its from a M ?? will it fit?

Post Fri Sep 19, 2008 11:11 am

yeh would fit. i managed to get a 635csi rad for mine though that thinner

Post Fri Sep 19, 2008 6:56 pm

blingsta wrote:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-e28-535-radia ... 286.c0.m14

Ive been told that a e28 M535 rad would suite best for the M30 conversion.. ive found the above, but doesnt say its from a M ?? will it fit?

Hi Erel

Last time I checked you were with an E46 iirc.

Did you buy another E30 then??

Post Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:13 pm

yes mate, i bought myself a uncomplete project..!

.. i couldnt stay away

Post Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:23 pm

guys im not too sure that even a e28 535 rad will fit in here??? any suggestions?

ive found out that the E28 rad is 2" thick.. i havent measured the space but from the pictures, it looks like less than 2"

Post Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:24 pm

That engine needs to be further back

Post Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:28 pm

heres a piccy of the rad in question!

What do i do? the engine mounts are from e30.de !! surely they cant be the wrong ones?

Post Fri Sep 19, 2008 9:17 pm

it depends what postion they are in ther are 3 different positions to put the m30 in.
erel ditch the m30 donk and go for a M50 dude

Post Sat Sep 20, 2008 6:01 pm

Right... the engine has been pushed further back!! there were 2 positions (holes) on the mount.. so i undone the nuts, jacked the engine up and pushed the engine back a bit further!... ive now managed to get a radiator in from a E34 535...

.. Just my prop and zaust to go now, oh, and a diff..

got some nice 15" BBS's for her and mint black leathers..

Watch this space!

Post Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:01 pm

Just what i needed to know today as i got mine into the last position on nthe mounts this afternoon.Have you changed the bottom right rad mount to a 325 one or have you left it as it is, I might groove a notch in mine just to let it sit in a bit further.

Post Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:05 pm

i'll probably make do with a 325 mount mate, either way, i'll make sure it aint going anywhere!!! what you doing prop wise?

Post Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:22 pm

E36 328i prop with reverse centre mount.Still lots to do yet such as g/box, diff, polybush mounts, loom etc, so hopefully be done in the next couple of weeks.Let me know how you get on.

Post Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:31 pm

will do mate... mines very nearly all done.. just prop, exhaust and a decent diff and she should be ready to rock n roll !! ps, where did you get the 328 prop from and how much?

Post Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:34 pm

mines almost done now

drove it at the weekend

Post Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:37 pm

And, how was it, any issues with electrics??? and was you spinning the rears all the time??
As to how much for the prop, got to find out yet as it's mine but not sure how much i'll be paying for it.

Post Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:39 pm

ric325i wrote:mines almost done now drove it at the weekend

nice one mate!! you happy with it? what prop did you use?

Post Thu Sep 25, 2008 10:05 am

rav320uk wrote:And, how was it, any issues with electrics??? and was you spinning the rears all the time??
As to how much for the prop, got to find out yet as it's mine but not sure how much i'll be paying for it.

it was only a slow gentle trip around the flat (well the building). im missing an exhaust gasket so the middle section was not bolted up tight and the tyres are almost flat so it really was a test run.

ran sweet, now its got a m30 chip in it (speedtouch

). i was on a 320i chipped ecu which made it run well lumpy. but i had fried my m30 ecu so i had to use something.

jaffro was a good man and picked up the gasket so i will be able to take it out and get the tyres pumped up.

go for a quick blat

Post Thu Sep 25, 2008 10:16 am

ric i can bring gasket down later if ya want

Post Thu Sep 25, 2008 11:51 am

oh no mate not tonight, its no car night

thanks for the offer though.

im in no rush to drive it for some reason? i think im scared of mot time and gutted about missing the pod

about the prop. I had a prop with m30 front and m20 back but its made for position 2 and not 3. so it wont fit my touring as my engine could not get any further back.
jaffro said you can change the output shaft on the gearbox of the m30 to a m20 one (325i) and use a 325i prop. worked a treat

im selling my prop and exhaust to kami. i have been waiting to get it to him for ages.

Post Thu Sep 25, 2008 12:35 pm

hehe under the thumb

Post Thu Sep 25, 2008 12:57 pm

but your right 100% right

i have stayed in all week and not played with the motor, only been in the zone for a small amount of time

even watched some girl

with her last night

but i have some time this weekend (mostly sat) to play on my car and to take the crane back and see your new lump. or is that still going to be a suprise

i think we should start a thread for you and see what people say haha

Post Thu Sep 25, 2008 1:13 pm

shhhhhhh its a surprise lol.

Post Thu Sep 25, 2008 2:41 pm

more like

looking forward to seeing it this weekend

Post Thu Sep 25, 2008 3:10 pm

ric325i wrote:...see your new lump. or is that still going to be a suprise i think we should start a thread for you and see what people say haha

Details!

Post Thu Sep 25, 2008 3:15 pm

Ziggy wrote:
ric325i wrote:...see your new lump. or is that still going to be a suprise i think we should start a thread for you and see what people say haha
Details!

only in the pipe line.....

and its for Jaffro to divulge. I might take some picks at the weekend and see if i can post up?

he said he wouldnt mind an m30 again after driving mine

Post Thu Sep 25, 2008 3:19 pm

Tell us!

Post Thu Sep 25, 2008 3:51 pm

jaffro wrote:shhhhhhh its a surprise lol.

we will see if its going ahead at the weekend. if it does go ahead it prob wont stay in the cab too long. you know what he is like

Post Thu Sep 25, 2008 4:16 pm

cheeky get lol this one is staying a will probably shock/surprise most on here ive already bought some of the extra bits so no going back now.

Post Thu Sep 25, 2008 4:22 pm

Teeeellllll ussssss!

Post Thu Sep 25, 2008 4:27 pm

what have you been buying

alright its time to start playing with the ............ lump.

i am a cheeky get

Post Thu Sep 25, 2008 4:35 pm

ive bought the gearbox a clutch and found a loom a ecu

. oh a found a font part of prop

Post Thu Sep 25, 2008 4:43 pm

guys im after a e36 328 prop... where can i find one? ive found a couple on the bay but for £50.. what are they worth?

Post Thu Sep 25, 2008 4:44 pm

use a m20 2.5 prop just swap output flange one m30 g'box for a m20 flange

Post Thu Sep 25, 2008 5:15 pm

jaffro wrote:use a m20 2.5 prop just swap output flange one m30 g'box for a m20 flange

as the ginger fro suggested

or get a 328i prop if you have £50 i would say thats the right money.

jaffro wrote:ive bought the gearbox a clutch and found a loom a ecu . oh a found a font part of prop

man you move quick! really really quick!!!

we were only talking about this last night!!! i wish it wasnt no car night so i could pop round. grr

Post Thu Sep 25, 2008 9:23 pm

Is this for pos 3 on the mounts to work????