Will i have any issue's fitting an E36 rack once my M30 is in
ie,Manifold hitting steering column uj's
Thanks (in advance)
M30 with an E36 rack,any issue's?
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leeparkes
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Cypriotgeeza wrote:I done both my mates in my old 318is
felt so proud,even tried it with a E30 325i and got put in my place..
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Yes, you'll need to significantly modify the downpipe part of the rear manifold in order to get an e36/e46/z3 rack in.
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Theo325 wrote:Yes, you'll need to significantly modify the downpipe part of the rear manifold in order to get an e36/e46/z3 rack in.
Could i get away with using one of danthe's modded steering guibo things(in the thread below)
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=132567
Cypriotgeeza wrote:I done both my mates in my old 318is
felt so proud,even tried it with a E30 325i and got put in my place..
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Dunno mate, it's been a while since I did this swap on my 335. I should correct my first post, it's actually the front manifold which needs modifying.
I suspect that Dan's linkage wouldn't do the trick, you really need to alter the position and orientation of the 2 bolt flange on that front manifold. I shorterned it, rotated it and angled it closer to the engine block that it originally was and then modified the downpipe to suit.
I suspect that Dan's linkage wouldn't do the trick, you really need to alter the position and orientation of the 2 bolt flange on that front manifold. I shorterned it, rotated it and angled it closer to the engine block that it originally was and then modified the downpipe to suit.
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Yes, cornering hard left can become very 'exciting' when the manifold jams the steering! 
As Theo says, some re-shaping of that front manifold is required.
Luckily they (most of them I've seen anyway) have a steel section before it gets to the downpipe, so this can be cut and welded as appropriate.
As Theo says, some re-shaping of that front manifold is required.
Luckily they (most of them I've seen anyway) have a steel section before it gets to the downpipe, so this can be cut and welded as appropriate.
Jeremy Clarkson wrote:...but it drives the front wheels. Theee wrooong wheels!
da4x4turbo wrote:I raced a vivaro on the motorway once in a 318is.... and lost!!!