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Post Sun Nov 22, 2015 6:36 pm

Can't seem to find much advice on here about the m54b30 engine. I currently have a full 330 car and engine which I'm breaking.
As I'm looking for another e30 or e21, I was wondering what's the adivicr on fitting this into an e30. I can't seem to find a section or on search but I've seen it been done.

I am contemplating keeping it to fit, if it's reasonable as its a solid engine. Low miles. New belts etc.
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Post Sun Nov 22, 2015 7:13 pm

Not many people in the UK fit the M54B30, main reasons are they usually demand more money to buy and the power is only as good as a M52B28 with M50 intake manifold and map.
I'm halfway through converting an E30 at the moment with one of these engines
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Post Sun Nov 22, 2015 8:40 pm

How much is the b28 engine though?

What about electrics, mounting and rad etc?
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Post Sun Nov 22, 2015 9:36 pm

You can pick up a 2.8 for £200-£300
Electrics are more tricky, but I've pretty much got it sorted now
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Post Sun Nov 22, 2015 10:15 pm

Tricky in what sense?

Can't find much info online. Sorry for the questions.
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Post Mon Nov 23, 2015 7:35 am

I understand.

Isit a normal mapping company that's able to code out a lot of the features or isit more specialised than that?
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Post Mon Nov 23, 2015 12:47 pm

You can run the M54 on the OBD1 management using the DISA and twin vanos controller made buy a guy in the states.

Think the Siemens M52 ECU etc can be used as well but tuning is tougher in the UK as less support.
2.8 development thread http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=170822

m3.3.1 m20 thread - now running, chip needed - any volunteers?
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... =viewtopic&
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Post Mon Nov 23, 2015 12:58 pm

How much is that unit made on the states?
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Post Tue Nov 24, 2015 2:01 am

The guy from Racehead.com.au has a couple M54B30's running on EMU (economical standalone) with vanos control and good results etc.
E30 325is with M20B31
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Post Tue Nov 24, 2015 6:27 am

I'm so confused here with all these different methods to running the engine haha. It's a pretty tough subject as not many have done it.
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Post Tue Nov 24, 2015 8:04 am

Getting your M54B30 running is pretty much the same as an S54, and there are plenty of them running in E30's in various different forms, have a chat with Ergen motorsport (Adem) i'm sure he can supply you a modified plug & play kit that includes flashing your ecu, its not the way i'm doing mine ( standard ecu) but probably your best bet if you have no wiring experience.
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Post Tue Nov 24, 2015 8:30 pm

I'll be sure to give him a ring.
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