M60 Conversion In An E30... Few Questions....

Post Thu Mar 24, 2011 1:30 pm

I really would like to do the M60 3.0l V8 conversion in my touring but i have a few questions about it.

1. What sort of money do the conversion kits sell for? (i.e engine, box, loom, ancilleries etc etc)

2. as it is a much bigger engine and box, is there much cutting on the shell itself needed? (i.e will i need to chop the tunnel and make bigger?

3. i'm guessing i'd need custom mounts, fanimold etc etc?

4. has anyone done it on here and can comment on the pros and cons of doing the conversion?

5. is it a viable conversion to do at home or is it better to get a proffesional? I've done a few engine swaps in my time and have a mechanic friend who helps me literally with everything.

Sorry to drone on with the questions... just really want to think it all through properly before jumping in to do it only realising its more work than first thought.

Thank you

Post Thu Mar 24, 2011 1:32 pm

I take it that you have already looked here for the answers to your questions

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... forum&f=59

Post Thu Mar 24, 2011 1:34 pm

oh snap!!!

please everybody now throw all your abuse at me as i fully deserve... what a stupid stupid fat man i am

Post Thu Mar 24, 2011 1:45 pm

This engine appears to be a bargain!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-3-0-V8-PETROL ... 41572eb30c

Post Thu Mar 24, 2011 2:11 pm

I'm no expert on this conversion, but surely you would want a 4.0L one? or are you looking for it to be economical?

Post Thu Mar 24, 2011 7:18 pm

Lots of info available also on other E30 forums such as r3vlimited and e30.de

maggspower wrote:I'm no expert on this conversion, but surely you would want a 4.0L one? or are you looking for it to be economical?

Actually the 4-litre is virtually as economical, as it has enough torque that it does not have to be floored all the time to get the car going..
Anyways, the 3-litre is also a good engine, just no idea putting it (else than taxation / legislative reasons) as the 4-litres are same price.

Post Fri Apr 08, 2011 4:03 pm

I wouldnt exactly call it eco....but my 4.0 just did 25mpg average based on a 600 mile journey

Post Sun Apr 10, 2011 2:45 pm

willnz wrote:Due to the unavailability of manual gearboxes here downunder, I have used the auto box in my conversion (until I can find a manual one.. ) It is very tight but didnt have to modify the tunnel. The manual M60 box is the same size as the e36 M3 box.

Did you drop the front subframe?