M62 from x5

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Jakkee
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Post Sun Oct 13, 2019 11:26 am

Hi guys new to the whole swap game. Struggling to find a yes no answer but does a m62 from x5 fit with out modifying the sump and do engine mounts line up and help would be great thanks. England based so rhd car. Cheers
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flybynite
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Post Sun Oct 13, 2019 12:44 pm

Not done or looked at this swap but looking at pictures on of an X5 M62 sump I would say you don't have a cat in hell's chance of putting it in an E30 without modifying the sump or subframe, most likely both.

If you can't work that one out for yourself maybe you might look at a simpler swap :D or give it to someone who has done it before like DanThe. :thumb:
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Post Sun Oct 13, 2019 4:49 pm

Haha thanks. Was a spur of the moment thing and wasn't sure if it could be done. Gotta be ambitious 😂