e30 conversion

Post Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:14 pm

I waqnt to attempt a conversion of a e30 using a e34 as a doner

trying to do a m50 swap using a e34 gearbox can I mount the pedals and clutch cylenders normally

Post Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:28 pm

Why would you need to swap the pedals?

Post Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:28 pm

sorry not explained properly. the 320i was an auto and the e34 525i is manual. i want to do a manual conversion at the same time as the m50 conversion, but i have a whole e34 as a doner for the engine/box/ loom and i was hoping i can rape of its pedal box etc at the same time! so is it possible

Post Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:38 pm

No chance

Plenty of zoners raping perfectly good manual E30's though, so look in the for sale section

Post Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:40 pm

cheers for the quick reply and info!

Post Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:55 pm

sorry one more thing can i use a e36 for the manual conversion or does it only work with e30 parts?

Post Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:15 pm

Im guessing your new to mechanics?

Post Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:28 pm

You can use a M50 from either an E36 or an E34, but it will need to be fitted with the E34 sump and oil pick up pipe, and will need the aluminium engine mount arms from an E36.

Post Thu Aug 13, 2009 10:06 am

no really new to mechanics, but more new to bmw as i had 1.4 minis,vtec hondas and 2.0 itb vauxhall novas, where i had pretty much everything interchangeable! so i read the stickys for the engine conversion and i understand that, i just want to know if its easier and cheaper to buy a doner e36 or go to the scrappies and stealers for the parts to convert auto to manual.