E34 535i swap info :0)

Post Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:01 am

Hi people,
E30 zone is busy!
This is my first few posts so hello to you all.I have a 4dr 88' 316i that i'm due to swap the M30 3.5 into from an E34 i have in my workshop.
I need more parking space and i should really get this project started so i'm going to get on with it.
I already have a set of mounts lined up from a forum member, but i need to get rid of the E34 shell soon
SO..
i've done some forum searching and found a few bits i may need but i dont want to bin the E34 shell and find out later there was stuff on it i would have needed.
Can anyone itemise the most valuable/critical bits i'll need to take off this weekend before i bin it?So far i have:
1. Engine bay wiring loom
2. Motor and gearbox
3. Gear selector and stick (apparently different so i'm going to keep it anyways)
4. Diff and rear frame (my 316 is only a 4stud, i heard the 'compact' rear frame and discs/diff/shafts is a direct swap so i'm not too sure what to do there )
5. ...... help..
Thanks in advance!, if there is anyone locally who might want some work done / help with other car related work (or could help me if i need it!) i have an established garage (Kent Car Craft) in Ramsgate in Kent to help out.
Cheers!
Owen

Post Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:27 am

Hi dude, where's Kent Car Craft?

Nice to see a conversion like that taking place cant help you with any guidance on the conversion front but it might be worth a PM to Driftboy who (much to my disgust) has decided to break his M30 turbo conversion and may still have some usefull bits left.

If you want some help spannering, a spare pair of hands, or just making the tea I could be of some use as only down in Margate.

Post Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:31 am

Actually, on that point I have an E34 which is going to need some bits. What parts are salvageable (ie wheels tyres, suspension etc)

Post Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:51 am

we're in ramsgate dude,
near Churchills pub (theres a small industrial estate near there)
But yes, i'll be turbo'ing it once the install is done.

Post Mon Feb 08, 2010 12:32 pm

Jump on the engine swaps part of this forum, you have a complete guide to fitting the m30 on there + all out build threads so you can see the different thing's done.

Post Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:59 pm

Any bits worth saving off your E34?

Post Mon Feb 08, 2010 6:14 pm

robbo86 wrote:Driftboy who (much to my disgust) has decided to break his M30 turbo conversion and may still have some usefull bits left.

Is he really

As said the swap has been done many times but first have a read through this, pretty much everythings covered in the first post

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... 93&start=0

Have a read through a few build threads too to give you an idea of how things go

If your stuck for the mounts drop me a pm ive got some ready to go (see sig)

Post Mon Feb 08, 2010 9:01 pm

Lee, you were my contact for mounts, i shall be calling you in the week.Can you PM me your number dude?

Post Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:39 pm

Is he really

Yes!!! Git!

Post Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:50 pm

robbo86 wrote:
Is he really
Yes!!! Git!

Why do you think that IMY was displaying the "M30 Turbo Cabby" in his Sig?
He was apparently talking to Driftboy about taking the lot of him to put in his cab

Post Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:00 am

You know I probably have looked at that every day, and not really twigged, Im mostly pissed though because it means no more rides in it at the Ashford meet

Post Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:31 pm

Rav335uk wrote:
robbo86 wrote:
Is he really
Yes!!! Git!
Why do you think that IMY was displaying the "M30 Turbo Cabby" in his Sig?
He was apparently talking to Driftboy about taking the lot of him to put in his cab

Noooooooooooooooooo! fuckwittinbastardcoontinwanker

Imy if you cant handle the brute power drop me a pm

Owen, pm sent

Post Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:33 pm

leeparkes wrote:
Rav335uk wrote:
robbo86 wrote: Yes!!! Git!
Why do you think that IMY was displaying the "M30 Turbo Cabby" in his Sig?
He was apparently talking to Driftboy about taking the lot of him to put in his cab
Noooooooooooooooooo! fuckwittinbastardcoontinwanker

Imy if you cant handle the brute power drop me a pm

Owen, pm sent

Oi behave, i'm saving up for that!!

Post Tue Feb 09, 2010 4:30 pm

Whats Driftboys plans then?

Post Tue Feb 09, 2010 4:41 pm

No idea, but from what IMY told me he was selling the whole set up for a good price too.
I haven't seen him on here for a while though, it's all yours anyway, all my money's tied up in the wheels atm.

Post Wed Mar 10, 2010 12:06 pm

It's all mine

You could help me with fitting it in Lee/Rav

Good luck with the project Owen, you won't regret it

Post Wed Mar 10, 2010 1:14 pm

Getting the engine is the easy paet, but you need a rolling road to set it up.

Post Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:59 pm

Rav335uk wrote:Getting the engine is the easy paet, but you need a rolling road to set it up.

Easy for you, not me

I'll get something sorted soon'ish

Be sure to start a build thread Owen