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cracker
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Sat Jan 17, 2009 6:18 pm

Hi all
just a note to introduce myself,my name is John and ive always loved the E30,so ive brought a 325i,dont get exited its a bit ropey,brought it with a snaped cambelt :?
my intention is to replace the engine,and sort out any other issues,
ive been reading a lot of you guys replace the engines for a much newer version of the 2.5 (m50 is it)

anyway hello guys :D
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Sat Jan 17, 2009 6:23 pm

Hello and welcome. Yes seems to be a few with that conversion. Would be good to hear an update if you choose to go down that route.
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Sat Jan 17, 2009 6:23 pm

Welcome :cool:

Post some pics of your car when you can 8)
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Sat Jan 17, 2009 6:24 pm

Welcome to the forum m8,good bunch on here and a wealth o knowlege!!!
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GrindCulture
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Sat Jan 17, 2009 6:29 pm

Welcome. M50s seem to be the way forward, a few people have said the conversion can be done for sub £500 DIY too! Good luck with with work, keep us updated!
Not in E30s any more :(
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Sat Jan 17, 2009 6:31 pm

any one prepared to fix up an old girl is allways welcome,
good luck with her m8.
any pics,2dr-- 4dr?colour :?
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cracker
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Sat Jan 17, 2009 6:31 pm

My god you folks respond quick to posts compared to other forums (great)
ill get some pics when i can the car is at my unit at the moment
ill will document my progress on the engine swap but after brief reading ive read the 3.5 m30 engine can be fitted,maybe it will drink more fuel than the 2.5 but this car will be my weekend toy so fuel econemy isnt really an issue.
thanks for the welcome responces :thumb:
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Sat Jan 17, 2009 6:39 pm

M50's are great just fitted one in mine and the difference between a m50 2.5 and a m20 2.5 as far as im concerned is huge. M30 is good too have been toying with the idea of doing one myself
Call me on 07858 151 197 - leave a message if no answer as i am probably busy! Will call you back!
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Sat Jan 17, 2009 6:41 pm

cracker wrote:My god you folks respond quick to posts compared to other forums (great)
This is the most active forum I've ever been on by a long way.
Not in E30s any more :(
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cracker
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Sat Jan 17, 2009 6:50 pm

BigBavarian wrote:M50's are great just fitted one in mine and the difference between a m50 2.5 and a m20 2.5 as far as im concerned is huge. M30 is good too have been toying with the idea of doing one myself
which is quicker? m30,m50

magpie;its a 2 door lach(i think)silver E-reg
ill get some pics soon
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Sat Jan 17, 2009 6:52 pm

cracker wrote:
BigBavarian wrote:M50's are great just fitted one in mine and the difference between a m50 2.5 and a m20 2.5 as far as im concerned is huge. M30 is good too have been toying with the idea of doing one myself
which is quicker? m30,m50

magpie;its a 2 door lach(i think)silver E-reg
ill get some pics soon
nice colour and the correct number of doors too 8)
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Sat Jan 17, 2009 6:52 pm

cracker wrote:
BigBavarian wrote:M50's are great just fitted one in mine and the difference between a m50 2.5 and a m20 2.5 as far as im concerned is huge. M30 is good too have been toying with the idea of doing one myself
which is quicker? m30,m50
This is the big debate, the M30 certainly has more power and torque, but the M50 is better refined and put less weight over the front end. Depends what you want to use the car for when it's done.
Not in E30s any more :(
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Sat Jan 17, 2009 7:40 pm

Welcome to the zone :thumb:
not sure which is quicker but M50 seems a popular choice at the mo
lachs silver eh,good choice!
Cypriotgeeza wrote:I done both my mates in my old 318is
felt so proud,even tried it with a E30 325i and got put in my place.. :o:
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Sat Jan 17, 2009 7:43 pm

hello john... :wave:
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Sat Jan 17, 2009 7:47 pm

Welcome to the zone fella.

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Hey there :)
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Hey mate, welcome onboard 8)
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Hello and welcome :wink:
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Sat Jan 17, 2009 10:16 pm

Welcome to the zone! m50's are the way forwards! :D
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cracker
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Sat Jan 17, 2009 10:59 pm

Thanks for the replies fella's!

but is the m50 quicker than the m30? ie,in a straight line.

ive been searching but cant find an answer
and its the answer i need to make my mind up on which engine is going in it!
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cracker
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cracker wrote:Thanks for the replies fella's!

but is the m50 quicker than the m30? ie,in a straight line.

ive been searching but cant find an answer
and its the answer i need to make my mind up on which engine is going in it!
anyone?
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jonesye30
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Sun Jan 18, 2009 9:54 am

welcome mate, good luck with the project mines not to far away now bodywork wise, but i have an early m10 engine in mine, an a reg 83 plate with only 64k on the clock, with tickets to prove, im just tweaking that slightly, so good look with the transplant!!!!!!nkeep us posted
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