350i, want a v12 in my e30, how easy?

Post Wed Mar 18, 2009 7:16 pm

Really want to put a v12 in my tourer, Is it a case of buy a 750i and start swapping?, what gearbox?, engine mounts, rad etc.

Any info much appriecated

Post Wed Mar 18, 2009 7:20 pm

Good luck

Ask dips346, he has got one

Post Wed Mar 18, 2009 8:34 pm

It's a lot of work dude, if you want to have a manual box then you're into silly money.

have a look at this thread

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... 12+touring

Post Wed Mar 18, 2009 8:35 pm

Also, can you resize your avatar pic as it is shifting the page across too much

thanks

Post Wed Mar 18, 2009 8:36 pm

Easier than with V8.

Correct me if i'm wrong but if i've understood correctly, you can use stock motor mounts, hydraulic brake booster and stock exhaust manifolds so it's quite "plug'n'play"

Of course you'll have to fiddle with electronics a bit, driveshaft has to be shortened and probably you need to buy / fabricate radiator which goes under the E30 "locking panel" but no major problems.

If only V12 would be legal in E30 in Finland i'd done one already

Post Wed Mar 18, 2009 8:54 pm

If only V12 would be legal in E30 in Finland i'd done one already

Why are they illegal? I would so love a V12

Post Thu Mar 19, 2009 7:34 am

ImysE30 wrote:
If only V12 would be legal in E30 in Finland i'd done one already
Why are they illegal? I would so love a V12

Displacement and power too big. Maximum power for E30 in Finland is 230hp and displacement 3,375 litres. Of course you can go around these barriers in one way or another but not with V12..