E36 M3 engine in to a E30

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rossi328
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Post Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:30 pm

Just wanted to no if anyone has put a E36 M3 engine in to a E30 can it be done and if so do you no of any big problems i may have ? was goin to use all of the M3 from engine to the wirein and just bin the body. :?
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Post Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:38 pm

has been done, its not easy though and even DIY will cost in the region of £7000

you'll also need the gearbox or one from an e36 325 (IIRC), and plenty of stuff needs modding and squeezing.

I'll find you a link now.
325i Tech 1 Touring, breaking.

2.5 high comp. M20, 3.64 LSD, Fully undersealed, Spax springs & Bilstein shocks, s/s exhaust, Alpina rep wheels and more.
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Post Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:42 pm

325i Tech 1 Touring, breaking.

2.5 high comp. M20, 3.64 LSD, Fully undersealed, Spax springs & Bilstein shocks, s/s exhaust, Alpina rep wheels and more.
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Post Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:43 pm

325i Tech 1 Touring, breaking.

2.5 high comp. M20, 3.64 LSD, Fully undersealed, Spax springs & Bilstein shocks, s/s exhaust, Alpina rep wheels and more.
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Post Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:47 pm

Thanks mate :)