335i am i to picky

[beefy]

hi iam wanting to do the m0 conversion and have spent two months looking for the doner car ive been only looking for a 535i manual.

I am growing ever more in patient about not finding one.

so the question is am i being to picky and start looking at autos or 735i if so what otheritems would i need to gain the same parts as i would of the 535i manual.

From searching on this site and reading many m30 threads ive found that i will also need.

535i oil pan and pickup
a manual box

is this all and how easy are these parts to source and any rough prices

all help appreciated

cheers[/b]

[charlE30]

hi iam wanting to do the m0 conversion and have spent two months looking for the doner car ive been only looking for a 535i manual.

I am growing ever more in patient about not finding one.

so the question is am i being to picky and start looking at autos or 735i if so what otheritems would i need to gain the same parts as i would of the 535i manual.

From searching on this site and reading many m30 threads ive found that i will also need.

535i oil pan and pickup
a manual box

is this all and how easy are these parts to source and any rough prices

all help appreciated

cheers[/b]

Using an auto would mean you'd need to find a gearbox, flywheel and clutch... you can use the auto loom and maybe even the ECU..

You'll only need the 535 oil pan/pick up if using the E28 M30B34 engine, the E34 would be the better one to go for.

Engine £150-250
Gearbox £100-150
Clutch/flywheel £50-150
Prop custom or M3 £90-160
Mounts are available from www.e30.de for £150 inc shipping
Exhaust system £20-£1200 (if you really wanted)
Radiator £30-120
Fan £10-£60
Etc etc

You might get all the above a lot cheaper or choose to buy upgraded newer parts, it really is limited by your wallet..

I was lucky when I bought my engine it came with the custom mounts and an M3 prop, then I bought a complete E28 M30 engine for £50 on ebay with a brand new clutch/flywheel fitted I suppose my conversion has cost maybe around £500 and I've got a spare engine


Good luck mate

Charlie

[gareth]

auto loom and ecu is totally fine. the only issue is the auto TPS being slightly taller so it just touches the underside of the bonnet but only with the rubber boot on the plug. it can be changed for a amnual one if you want for a few £.

my donor car was an auto E32 735i. remember autos get an easier life and a 735i barge will never get thrashed in the same was as a manual 535i...
i got a E28 single mass flywheel, new clutch, E34 530i gearbox, m3 prop...
if you use an auto donor, don't forget to fit a spigot bearing into the tail of the crank.

[beefy]

ok cheers for the help guys so were talking extra 300 quid for the box and the flywheel if i go for an auto doner and the tps a few quid plus points being less thrashed engine maybe easier to find ok cheers

[whipsey]

i'm sure i read somewhere on here that there was an m10 manual box used on one i've just picked up an m30 one today from kos

[gooner1]

Gunni uses the m10 gear box but with upgraded clutch. Have a search through his posts and all will be revealed.

[gareth]

true, i've not seen one of these in the flesh but it's supposed to be ok. also iirc a M20 prop can be used which will also be a lot cheaper

[ed325i]

Where abouts are you ? I know where there is a 535i manual.

[beefy]

im in teeside even if its no close by i may still be very intrested

[ed325i]

Pm sent

[beefy]

cheers ed pm sent back

guess i still on the look out, so if any of you other zoners know were theres an e34 535i manual???

[essexiain]

what is needed to do this conversion? ive just got an engine from a 635i auto running fine for a tenner, and hope to fit it to a manual 320i. what parts can i reuse? will the 320 box clutch flywheel etc bolt to the new engine and can i reuse the prop? i was gonna swap the engine looms at the same time - will they just plug straight in? is there anything else im missing? will the 320 exhaust system fit or do i need to replace it? is there anything else that fouls?

[beefy]

well im no expert but i think

you will need different box and flywheel.
The prop will need modifing
you wil need to swap the looms and the ecu anyway.
you will need a new exhaust home made or custom.

i dont really know tho

sure some zoners will come along and tell you

but you should really start doing your own thread and do lots of searching on this site for info on the m30 conversion

[charlE30]

A great site for this is www.e30.de on the right hand side there is a link to the 335 conversion, click that then the "english" button at the top to the right IIRC.

Have a good read

[BristolBulldog]

what is needed to do this conversion? ive just got an engine from a 635i auto running fine for a tenner, and hope to fit it to a manual 320i. what parts can i reuse? will the 320 box clutch flywheel etc bolt to the new engine and can i reuse the prop? i was gonna swap the engine looms at the same time - will they just plug straight in? is there anything else im missing? will the 320 exhaust system fit or do i need to replace it? is there anything else that fouls?

you will need a e34/ e32 sump to fit that enginer. Also, be aware that your engine may have the water takeoff on the back of the engine. You can still fit this, but they are a little tighter.

[ric325i]

gall is selling his 335i if you guys are interested? he did his conversion and helped/did mine so he knows what he is doing.

[dirty30]

gall is selling his 335i if you guys are interested? he did his conversion and helped/did mine so he knows what he is doing.

Any link or info on this car please mate?

[gareth]

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... ic&t=78378

[beefy]

ive got a 89 535i manual so time to pull it to bits keep what i need and frag the rest ha