3.2 in to a E30

[iil325i]

what do you need off the E durty6 M3 evo if you want to put it in the E30 M3

[stevetigger]

Ask this to be moved to engine forum

[Simon]

http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... ic&t=26722

http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... ic&t=27015

http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... ic&t=26942

http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... ic&t=22709

That's just the first 2 pages of this section.

Have a read, it's what a forum is all about, an archive for reading, if there's something there that you don't understand, or not sure, then feel free to post up!

[iil325i]

ok thanks mate

[jaistanley]

I'm currently procuring the parts for this swap.

I have a crashed damaged Z Roadster and am swapping as many parts over as possible.

I'm hoping the Prop will be a bolt in but am not sure yet.

Let me know how you're getting on fella..

Jai

[Dan318-is]

I'm currently procuring the parts for this swap.

I have a crashed damaged Z Roadster and am swapping as many parts over as possible.

I'm hoping the Prop will be a bolt in but am not sure yet.

Let me know how you're getting on fella..

Jai

im 90% that the prop is a custom job mate

ians is, not sure about buster's though?

[jaistanley]

Well, the Z roadster has about the same wheelbase as my E30 and I'm using the diff (cool Torsen type with fins) and M gearbox so the flanges are definately right.

If the length is a little out I'll have to get it lengthened/shortened but hoping for simplicity's sake it'll bolt straight in.

Ian's was custom because of a few reasons.

6 speed box is longer (mine's a 5 and std on roadster)
M Gearboxes have bigger flanges than other cars (not sure about E30 M3)
Non M diffs (like Ians) have the smaller flanges.

I'm guessing anyway.. Ian will have to tell us himself...

Jai

[Dan318-is]

Any ideas what buster did?

[jaistanley]

Robbed a train in the 60's didn't he? Think I'm mixing reality and two old films up again.. Hmmm.

[Dan318-is]

Hes also done a 3.2; and a magnificent motor it is also

[buster]

mines got the 6 speed in,and i had the prop custom made.Front half evo,the rest is sport prop.
I belive that on the 5 speed box an e30 m3 one can be used.Not 100% on that though.

I also have a finned diff cover.

[jaistanley]

How much did that diff cover set you back Buster? The 'eye' on mine has snapped when the car took a whack so need to replace it.

Jai

[buster]

It was Ԛ£100 and comes with the bush fitted, but that was about 3 years ago.
I think its about Ԛ£135 now.

[iil325i]

reedy has 1 that he is selling

[jmc330i]

I belive that on the 5 speed box an e30 m3 one can be used.Not 100% on that though.

Thats correct - E30 M3 prop bolts straight in with the E36 M3 5spd box (even with the standard E30 diff) the E30 M3 diff is needed for the longer ratio.

[jaistanley]

The input flange on the M Roadster dif has doesn't look at all l ike the American E30 M3 diff I have.. That has an input with 4 lugs, whilst the Roadster diff has more - 6 I think.

Hopefully this prop will fit straight on..

Where can I get hold of the guy selling the diff cover? Can't be this month - skint till pay day and we're only half way through! Aaah.

Jai

[iil325i]

is this what you need.

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

[iil325i]

sorry, looking at it think its the wrong one,

[iil325i]

iv been offered a engine at a very good price, but it dont come with the 6 speed box, he has sold that, so i was thinking of using the 5 speed, would my dogleg box fit, and would it take it, the old boy said that the airbox is missing, will this be a problem, iv heard something about i will need a need control thingy for the intake, whats that all about and how much will that be, what sump will i need and mounts,

i think i can get the engine in, just getting it running will be the hardest part.