m5 conversion

[bmwss91]

hello guys wanted to know of what i would need to put a s38b36 engine into my e30.any information would be helpfull thanks

[FormerMember]

Lots of info here on forums, www.e30.de is also worth checking

[Karan]

have a search for my build/bodge thread, most info is on there

[bmwss91]

that looks nicely put together ,is it fun to drive

[Karan]

yep good fun to drive especially in the wet!

[jaistanley]

Have you considered an S50B32?

It has slightly less power and torque but to my mind seems less of a hassle to fit than the S38...

Either way it'll be a pretty damn quick E30..

[Karan]

yep its easier to fit and newer better fuel consumption

[bmwss91]

i like that motor because its 310hp without doing anything and i decided i am going to boost it.i have a m20 turbo stroker so i got used to hearing that blow vavle

[oldroydsr4]

I would look for a lhd e30, especiaaly if you want to FI it.

The space concerns with a rhd are a real pain in the arse.

[Karan]

they are but they can be worked around!

[Karan]

a good tubular topmounts with a very forward turbo on an s38 would work well, as would a simple log cast manifold.

some bulkhead bashing and a 3in downpipe can be squeezed in with a screamer also.... i think it wouldnt be too much extra effort than on a lhd car,

the s38 also takes very vry well to mounting on almost solid poly bushes as its so smooth, so creates very little vibrations thr the car. As clearances on all pipes etc will be tight this is vital.

im planning to take my s38 out, fit forged rods/pistons stock size, MHG and turbo it!

apparently stock rods can take 600+bhp!

big expenses would be:

fuel system
manifold and downpipe construction
good management
fuel!

[bmwss91]

does rhd stand for right hand drive,if it does that doesnt matter because i am from the states.i like this forum because you guys seam to know these cars very well and the info is better then the states.

[Karan]

yep right hand drive!

[bmwss91]

karen ,what motor mounts do you use

[Karan]

use my own e30.de copy 10mm steel mounting arms with ireland engineering m20 fitment poly mounts

[bmwss91]

are those mounting arms the same as the m20 or did you buy those