First question: If I am using an M30 260 box, will I have to shorten the shift linkage? I am positioning the motor so that the back of the head is basically 3-4mm from the firewall. I think I read somewhere that I should be able to just slip it all together without shortening the linkage, just want to confirm that...
Second Question: With the motor in the position that I described, what is my best bet for a driveshaft? Front half of a 535i shaft mated to the rear half of the 325i/e shaft?
Thanks guys!
Two questions about M30 > E30 swap
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ed325i
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Some people have used the 325 gear linkage.
The best prop to use is the e30 m3 one or as you say make one up.
The best prop to use is the e30 m3 one or as you say make one up.
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DRIFTBOY
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I agree.
My 325i gear linkage is the correct length and I shortened the front half of the 535i prop and mated it to the rear of the E30 prop.
E30 M3 prop is best so I believe but much harder and more expensive to get hold of.
My 325i gear linkage is the correct length and I shortened the front half of the 535i prop and mated it to the rear of the E30 prop.
E30 M3 prop is best so I believe but much harder and more expensive to get hold of.
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ed325i
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There is a m3 prop on e bay >> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E30-M3-PROPSH ... dZViewItem