E39 as a donor car?

[Jona1971]

Hi,

I've been looking for an E36 donor car for a while now and struggling. I've been offered an E39 528i 1997 instead.

What are the drawbacks of using this as a donor vehicle for an engine swap (M52B28) into my E30?

Thanks,

[DanThe]

You will need an E36 loom, PAS pump and engine mount arms, everything else is the same

[Jona1971]

Hi Dan,

is that an E36 engine loom? Can you adapt the one there with one of your kits?

Thanks for the info,
Jona.

[DanThe]

Yes E36 engine loom, The E39 loom is very short as the ECU is mounted in the engine bay so is not worth bothering with IMO

[Jona1971]

Ok, so buy an e36 engine loom and send it to you for adapting?
Thanks again.

[DanThe]

If you want a loom that fits perfect and just plugs in