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Those with an M30 swap, do you still have A/C?
Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 6:23 pm
by JoeyLink
I'm considering an M30 swap because my rear main seal just took a shit and I don't feel like doing it and/or spending the money to have it done. I want to know if those of you who swapped in an M30B35 were able to keep your A/C.
Re: Those with an M30 swap, do you still have A/C?
Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 8:12 pm
by Andy335Touring
Sorry, i don't know of any 335's with A/C
Re: Those with an M30 swap, do you still have A/C?
Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 8:15 pm
by eko
ditch it anyway,power drain!
Welcome to the zone too
Re: Those with an M30 swap, do you still have A/C?
Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 9:16 pm
by JoeyLink
Thanks for the welcome
That just might make me reconsider this swap
Re: Those with an M30 swap, do you still have A/C?
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:21 pm
by gareth
i suspect it can be done but space will be tight. the engine will have to be right back to clear the pas pump at the front. the hoses will pass through the space for the airbox, there will be less room for everything really!
Re: Those with an M30 swap, do you still have A/C?
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 4:34 pm
by devinwwu
it would have fit no problems in my car but i have a feeling that this is cause i have a lhd car and most of you are rhd..
of course i didn't keep it hahaha
you know how heavy those damn compressors are??
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 4:43 pm
by e30cossie
If the air con pipes are in the way get custom pipes made i dont think it would be that big a problem.
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Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 6:19 pm
by gareth
the pipes should be ok, easier to ensure clearance through using a smaller airbox tbh.
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Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2007 10:37 pm
by oze30
I have AC with my 3.5. no real issues. Still clears the airbox and no issues with cooling (the AC fan cools my engine well enough.) It IS tight near the rad, but i'm using an e28 535 rad, so it sits heaps lower.