M50B25 question

[kam-325i]

Dose it matter if the engine i use for a M50 swap is from a E36 auto ?
Do i just fit a manual E36 box on the back of it or can i use my E30 box ?

[Quaser]

you need to fit a flywheel, clutch and spigot bearing - my engine is also an auto!

dont know about fitting a e30 box though

[kam-325i]

I know that ill have to remove the torque converter dowhackythingy and fit a clutch, its mainly the the ECU bit i am interested in,

[Quaser]

autobox has its own ecu - thats the problem with this car hence why im breaking it!

[stevetigger]

My engine was from an auto.....Remember we spoke about when fitting gearbox! My ECU has the chassis number of an auto on it and it runs fine Keith

[DanThe]

The engine ECU is the same be it an auto or a manual

You can use the E30 gearbox but you will need to fabricate a mount as it will be rotated 10°
No messing with props and diffs though

[kam-325i]

You can use the E30 gearbox but you will need to fabricate a mount as it will be rotated 10°
No messing with props and diffs though

So all i need to do then to use my exsisting M20B25 gearbox is to rotate the rubber mounts,

Anyone got any drawings/dimensions ?

[stevetigger]

When you coming round for a go?

[DanThe]

No, you need to fabricate a new carrier for the rubber mounts because the gearbox when attatched to the M50 engine will be rotated a further 10°

[kam-325i]

When you coming round for a go?

When are you getting it out again ????

How does the 10Deg's rotation affect the gear shift ?

[DanThe]

All you need is a vice and some sort of lever and twist the linkage approx 10° in the opposite direction.
That will sort the gear shift

[stevetigger]

PM me your address, and when I next go out I will pop around!