e36 325 engine in an e30?
Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2005 2:26 pm
how hard would it be to whack it in,
would it be vaseline with a pornstar or dry bummin a virgin?
would it be vaseline with a pornstar or dry bummin a virgin?
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Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 11:32 pm
Ive been wondering this as well since my engine went bang at the weekend!
Re: e36 325 engine in an e30?
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 12:39 am
male or female?jonny_d wrote: or dry bummin a virgin?
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:44 am
Piece of cake if you pay someone else to do it.how hard would it be to whack it in,
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 11:06 am
I put mine in with the help of a few mates. Its not hard if u can get access to a hoist. Most of the info is available on the web... Thats all I used.
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 1:09 pm
go for it Adam.... then let me know how to do it !!Adammcf wrote:Ive been wondering this as well since my engine went bang at the weekend!
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 9:17 pm
LOL! Nah, you first. I insist! 
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 12:25 pm
Adam - it aint hard.. might b worth a pop. the lumps can be had from Ԛ£200...
you'll need a smaller servo, a 525 engine (more likely to have been looked after and has the right sump) e28 m5 engine mounts and then your away..
you'll need a smaller servo, a 525 engine (more likely to have been looked after and has the right sump) e28 m5 engine mounts and then your away..
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 1:14 pm
Does the gearbox from the E30 325 Sport fit?
The wiring would be the worst bit for me, trying to get the ECU and looms etc working properly.
The wiring would be the worst bit for me, trying to get the ECU and looms etc working properly.
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 1:17 pm
I won't profess to be any expert on this swap but I was lead to believe it is more hassle than doing a 3.5 M30 conversion?
Don't know what the actual hassles are though but when this conversion is mentioned there is usually a lot of breath being sucked through teeth, bit like asking a plumber for an accurate estimate
But I will bow to the superior knowledge of zoners who have done the conversion, isn't there a thread called M50 Developments somewhere?
Don't know what the actual hassles are though but when this conversion is mentioned there is usually a lot of breath being sucked through teeth, bit like asking a plumber for an accurate estimate
But I will bow to the superior knowledge of zoners who have done the conversion, isn't there a thread called M50 Developments somewhere?
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 1:20 pm
sport box will fit yes..Adammcf wrote:Does the gearbox from the E30 325 Sport fit?
The wiring would be the worst bit for me, trying to get the ECU and looms etc working properly.
the engine will rotate it 10 degrees but you can use a 7 series g/box mount to mount it apparently
wiring isnt difficult only a few to connect
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 8:34 pm
Is there a comprehensive guide to this anywhere?
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 10:58 pm
not really no..
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 11:15 pm
All the wiring connections except for battery + and earth are made via the c101 bulkhead mounting plug and socket.
I've posted the correct connections for a 525 M50 to a E30 C101 a few times.
Best to keep the gearbox that comes with the M50, and find a diff of 3.15 or so.
The only problems with this conversion are keeping the exhaust plumbing clear of the steering, and the inlet manifold clear of the brake servo.
There are several different solutions for each.
I've posted the correct connections for a 525 M50 to a E30 C101 a few times.
Best to keep the gearbox that comes with the M50, and find a diff of 3.15 or so.
The only problems with this conversion are keeping the exhaust plumbing clear of the steering, and the inlet manifold clear of the brake servo.
There are several different solutions for each.