Looking for some info on a E30 M60 with a auto transmission..
My plans are a M60B44 with 5HP18, 404 DME and loom with a M60B40 front timing case.
Any reason why this will not work?
Car is only being built as a Grunty cruiser not building for racing or drifting.
Now I understand the 5HP30 is a bigger stronger box however they are know for their problems and the 5HP18 is a more reliable box.
I'm aware that their is tunnel bashing required with the 5HP30 but I'm hoping to avoid this with the smaller 5HP18. I will probably use garagistic mounts and notch the sump to avoid the subframe spacers.
If the 5HP18 destroys itself I will likely have a gearbox shop build a strong one.
Has anyone done this combo before, can offer any advice on prop shafts ect?
Cheers
M60 auto swap.
Moderator: martauto
Why 4.4 M60? I don't think the extra capacity is worth the effort.
If I was you I would use the complete package from the donor car M60 and gearbox it came with for the least hassle with the gearbox ecu. The swap is difficult enough.
If I was you I would use the complete package from the donor car M60 and gearbox it came with for the least hassle with the gearbox ecu. The swap is difficult enough.
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m_jermyn
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Yeah I agree..
The 3.0 and 3.5ltr M60s use the smaller 5hp18 whilst the big capacity 4.0 and 4.4ltr use the bigger 5hp30 that require a lot of tunnel bashing.
I know the small gearbox fits on the large motor as both motors have the same bell housing That's not a problem my only problem will be the electronic side of it, just need to know if this will work.
The 3.0 and 3.5ltr M60s use the smaller 5hp18 whilst the big capacity 4.0 and 4.4ltr use the bigger 5hp30 that require a lot of tunnel bashing.
I know the small gearbox fits on the large motor as both motors have the same bell housing That's not a problem my only problem will be the electronic side of it, just need to know if this will work.