3.5 CONVERSION ???????

[sag]

im gonna carry out a 3.5 conversion on my e30 soon.currently mine is a manual. deos the donar car need to be auto or manual (i found two on ebay both 535 1989 spec 1 is manual the other is auto)
i know ill need the complete engine and loom is there any thing else on the donnar car i need
also wat radiator will i be needing( i was told i need a thinner one? which car?)
also the prop shaft which car will it come from?
and the mounts
thanks

[gooner1]

Sag, donor engine can be auto or manual, auto may have had a slightly easier life and can be converted relatively easy. Radiator from an E28 is iirc the ideal choice but there have been several rads used.
Probshaft from a e30 m3 is also ideal but a 325i and a 535i one can be cut and welded but will need balancing.
You will also need fabricated engine mounts, chap called beefy on here makes and supplies them.

Suggest you do a search on here though, there is stacks of info and if you run into difficulties plenty of people that will help but only if you help yourself by having a good read of the stuff already posted on here.

Good luck.

[DRIFTBOY]

This is a commonly asked question.

The usual responses and options / faqs could be made a 'sticky' .. ?

I'm happy to do a write up when I get a bit of time... ?

Any mods out there, what do you think?

[ric325i]

This is a commonly asked question.

The usual responses and options / faqs could be made a 'sticky' .. ?

I'm happy to do a write up when I get a bit of time... ?

Any mods out there, what do you think?

could be a good idea.

you want any of my pics or anything from my thread your welcome.

seems this conversion's getting even more common than i thought it would. as long as its the 320 or lower people are changing. seen too many 325i's getting this conversion done.

[Ziggy]

In the process of writing a 'how to'... I won't be offended if anyone else gets there first, just lemme know & I won't waste any more time on it!

[ric325i]

im not doing one. dont have time, but i think it shoud be done. as before any of my pics etc or anything i can help with just ask.

[DRIFTBOY]

Ziggy - you have pm.

Thanks Ric, I'll keep it in mind if I do anything with this, thanks!