Tricky one...automatic E30 320i to manual M50 with E36 5MT
Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 5:05 pm
Hi all,
What's the score with this swap?
Base car is an 89 320i automatic. The engine donor is going to be a E34 525i automatic. The gearbox that I already have is a Getrag 220 from an E36 318is. Clutch, flywheel, starter not a problem. Have lots of spare parts at work.
So...wiring seems straight forward from the Wiki guide. My main problems are will the gearbox be straight or angled, what gearbox mount would i need to use? And finally any idea what propshaft could be used?
Many thanks!
What's the score with this swap?
Base car is an 89 320i automatic. The engine donor is going to be a E34 525i automatic. The gearbox that I already have is a Getrag 220 from an E36 318is. Clutch, flywheel, starter not a problem. Have lots of spare parts at work.
So...wiring seems straight forward from the Wiki guide. My main problems are will the gearbox be straight or angled, what gearbox mount would i need to use? And finally any idea what propshaft could be used?
Many thanks!