318is m30

[beefy]

hi would a 318is be suitable car for the m30 conversion. I have an m30 just looking for a e30 to put it in. what i would like to know is what running gear would be needed if i bought an 318is

cheers

[SPADGE]

Probably one of the best cars to use for a conversion mate as it has the larger front struts and 4 disc brakes etc...to start with as well as sports trim, black headlining etc.
You will need the engine, gearbox, prop and a better/bigger diff as well as the usual rad and mounts.
No different really to converting any e30 to run M30.

Also unlike the M40 powered cars the running gear and engine that you remove will have a decent value for re-sale

[beefy]

cheers for the info spadge

[Dave_M3]

Looks like there'll be another 318iS killed because of "Bigger is always better" lol

The running gear would be handy for the 318iS touring conversion in the other thread I was reading a few minutes ago

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... ic&t=79466

[beefy]

i have the prop from the 535i will i also need the prop from the 318is i thought i would. Also will i need the rubber engine mounts from the 318is or do i need to get some m20 ones.

[maxfield]

Have a custom prop, not that expensive. Or go M3 prop.

Not sure about mounts.

[beefy]

yeah i thought i would be using the diff end of the 318is prop and the gear box end of the 535i prop welded and balanced.

Or is it just a section cut out of the 535i prop and welded back together.

[Theo]

Think you will need the m20 mounts, the studs pn the m42 mounts are offset, so wont line up with the holes in the metal engine mount.

[gareth]

that's an interesing point theo, could the 318is mounts be used to shove the M30 over a tad? more (some!) steering column clearance is always a good thing

[beefy]

will i be needing the 318is prop?

Help please

[Theo]

Only reason you'd need the 318is prop is if you are doing a chop and weld job, in which case you will need the rear part of the prop.

I'd try ringing the major BMW breakers across the country for an e30 m3 prop first though.

O/T, any update on the mounts?

[beefy]

Think i will do the custom job, ric325 had one in durham iirc and was pleased with the service and price as im not far from there think ill be doing that. Main point was is there any difference in 318is prop to 325i prop but obviosly not.

There on the way theo went today have pm'd you the info and tracking numbers.

[Theo]

Nice one John, got your PM just after that post, thanks for getting them off quickly.

Only difference in 318is/325i props will be the length, so nothing to look out for there.

[beefy]

no probs.

ok cheers for the info theo.