E36 328 auto box straight into an E30...possible???

Post Fri Jul 20, 2012 9:03 am

Hey guys, is it possible to fit and auto gear box out of a 328 into my E30? I'm going for the M52 2.8ltr engine and want to keep it auto!!

If it is possible, is straight forward? What mods will I have to make?

Where can I can I get a m52 2.8ltr engine and auto box from, also average prices would be great to know?

Many thanks fellas

Post Fri Jul 20, 2012 10:13 am

LOADS of cheap Auto 328i's on Ebay. As Will says, best buy a running car as a donor.

Post Fri Jul 20, 2012 11:48 am

When I asked around regarding using an auto-box with an M50,the general opinion was that the tunnel area would need extensive re-shaping in order to get the thing to fit.

Nothing is impossible,though,so if you go ahead,be sure to take plenty of photo's!

Post Fri Jul 20, 2012 6:53 pm

Cheers fellas, I be sure to look into it. Never really thought about getting a donar car??

So has anybody actually fit a E36 outbox to an E30 then?

Post Fri Jul 20, 2012 11:01 pm

^^ cheers for that buddy, much appreciated!! Can I ask who did the conversion for you? Just that I'd prefer some one with some previouse experience to do it for me?

Any recommendations? I live in the west mids 15miles from wolves and 30miles from brum...cheers

Post Sat Jul 21, 2012 1:15 pm

Haha, yes you are mate

...cheers for your helP anyways