E28 M5 engine in E30?

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Dr Firefly
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Post Tue Jun 27, 2006 9:10 pm

Just interested to know, if I ever run into an E28 M5 that has a knackered shell but good engine, will the 24v 3.5l 280bhp engine from that fit into an E30 engine bay? Or is it only the standard 3.5l 220bhp engine that will fit in? Just thought that would be quite a beast.

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Post Tue Jun 27, 2006 9:22 pm

Yes it will fit >>> www.e30.de

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Post Tue Jun 27, 2006 9:29 pm

don't fancy the chances of that head gasket lasting with no top rad hose....

seriously though, that look sweeeeeet! :D
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