m30 3.5 swap help pls

[ollielsd]

apart from obvious stuff like fabbing engine mounts and sorting exhaust, is most of it plug and play?

for instance can i retain the 325i rad? gearbox?

what about loom and ECU?

basically i wanna see a comprhensive list if bits needed/modified

cheers guys

and yes i know theres a million posts on the subject buut the info is scattered thru 896 pages!

[ed325i]

You will need the m30 gearbox, loom and ECU, the down pipes can be mated to the 325 exhaust. I would use the e28 535 rad with elec fan. you will need the M3 prop or get yours modded.




ED

[ed325i]

And I fitted a MK1 golf servo so I could move the engine over so there was more clearance between the exhaust mainfold and the steering linkage.




ED

[gareth]

i hate to have to say this but have a search. i have just done this conversion and there is a pretty comprehensive post here:
http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... light=335i
it's a quite a read!

there's a lot more on there too from others who have just done the conversion.

good luck mate, it's WELL worth it!