Hi, this maybe a little off topic considering its in a e34, but I thought the genius on this website might e able to lend a hand, and the info might be useful to other people doing e30 conversions.
My brother has an e34 525 non vanos and the head gasket has gone. I'm considering putting in a 2.8 m52 engine from a e36 3 series or an e39.
Can anyone give an opinion on any difficulties and anything I will need from the donar car other than the engine.
I was thinking of using the 2.5's inlet manifold to remove some restriction in the 2.8, but what about exhaust manifolds, do I need them?
The biggest factor I was worried about was the addition of Vanos...? Since all the 2.8's I can find are Vanos engines and I'm not sure if its possible to convert it into non vanos using parts from the 2.5 lump?
I'm at a loss here, any help or pointers would be appreciated.
2.5 m50, converted to a 2.8 m52 Problems/Differences
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You wont be able to fit the 2.8 manifolds without welding but the E34 manifolds will bolt on fine.
The easiest way to do this is to use the loom/ECU/EWS from the E36 and keep everything as intended. If you want a loom building to fit the E34 and look factory give me a shout
The easiest way to do this is to use the loom/ECU/EWS from the E36 and keep everything as intended. If you want a loom building to fit the E34 and look factory give me a shout