Help, would a 540i engine fit in a e30, and how easily!!

Post Sat Aug 15, 2009 2:28 pm

I need some advice due to the head gasket going in my 325i, i was thinking about taking the car of the road for a few months and hopefully fitting a 4.0 v8. Im a mechanic for a living but i would have no idea on what's bits i needed etc.
Anyone got any advice?

Post Sat Aug 15, 2009 2:41 pm

Its been done a few times, best person to speak to woul dbe Ant or Spadge, both are E30 engine swap gurus.

Post Mon Aug 17, 2009 1:36 pm

Oh, sure it fits:

It's far from plug'n'play swap, though. There're few project topics going on so use search ;)

Post Mon Aug 17, 2009 7:14 pm

WO, that's pretty impresive. And well worth the work.

Post Mon Aug 17, 2009 7:23 pm

have a good hunt in engine swaps there was a big thread for this engine swap a couple years ago

username was glenn not sure if thats full username tho

Post Mon Aug 17, 2009 7:43 pm

dazleeds wrote:have a good hunt in engine swaps there was a big thread for this engine swap a couple years ago

username was glenn not sure if thats full username tho

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... pic&t=2882

Post Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:37 am

I have done this once, and I know of quite a few other E30 with V8s.
Easy enough if you know what you are doing. Several ways to get the challenges regarding engine mounts, exhaust and brake booster working.
How do plan the end result to be?
Race car? Daily driver? Show winner?

A fantastic combination by the way!!!

Post Sun Aug 23, 2009 2:46 pm

Well i have two 325i's, one's my day to day and the other is sort of my money pit really!! Hopefully show/track.
JUST MIGHT HAVE TO GIVE IT AGO, ILL KEEP YOU INFORM ON THE PROGRESS IF ANY LOL.
Thanks for all the input tho lads!