528i engine

[cossy14]

hi guys been offered a 2.8 engine and i want to knw what i need to take altogether as a freind put me on to him and its cheap enough i want to grab everthing in 1 so i dont have to return again incase he charges more, i just need info on what i need from this 528 not to do swap thanks in advance.
i have a e30 318 cab that il eventually put it in if that helps

[Grrrmachine]

Have a solid read of this, and pay attention to the Parts list:

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... Swap_-_M5x

In case you're not sure, you've got an M40 engine. The 2.8 is an M52, from an E39 in this case.

[timpa83]

Hi.

Is the engine an m52b28? If so, u Will need the ignition key the sender ring and ews box, and everything that goes with the engine like ecu. And u Will need to get engine mounts from e36 m50/m52.

Hope this helps.

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Tim

[cossy14]

engines in an old e28 i believe

[Grrrmachine]

Oh, that's a completely different kettle of fish. You want this guide:

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... Swap_-_M30

If it's only the 2.8 litre version, don't bother. It's only got the same power as the 2.5 -litre M20 lump from a standard E30, but it's a much more complex conversion (the M20 is bolt-in by comparison). If it were the 3.5 litre version it might be worth doing, but 171hp from a 33-year-old engine is pretty rubbish.

[DanThe]

First job, make sure its single vanos and not double vanos

Single -



Double -



Note front of cam cover and intake manifold

[cossy14]

great cheers it is a e28 and i did see 2.5 and 2.8 stamp on rear of inlet but u recommend on 2.5 instead

[B7]

Or an M52 conversion to 2.8 as per Dans top photo. And I have just the ticket.....

[DanThe]

E28 2.8 will be an anchor, waste of time

[cossy14]

See always to gd to b true when u think u have bargain lol

[DanThe]

B7 has a bargain engine for sale, see the for sale section