help wanted e36 engine into e30 what parts needed

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matt86
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Post Sun Feb 24, 2013 4:53 pm

Was wondering if i have a 325i convertible e30 and a 328i e36 what else i would need to convert ie mounts, wiring etc.

please explain simply for a simpleton to understand. Thanks matt
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Post Sun Feb 24, 2013 5:26 pm

you should check out the wiki page for M5x everything is pretty much listed

wiring you have to sort it out yourself using the table found in the wiki.
you also need an e34 sump & oil pickup
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Post Sun Feb 24, 2013 5:32 pm

Danthe. Can modify looms and manifold and downpipes if supplied . Also ews removal and remap for m52 : quality assured by many members here .

Read here

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=177634
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Post Sun Feb 24, 2013 5:39 pm

Cheers guys, so i need custom engine mounts, custom wiring and e34 525i sump, anything else needed
also sorry but what does the ews abbreviation stand for?
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Post Sun Feb 24, 2013 5:40 pm

Cheers guys, so i need custom engine mounts, custom wiring and e34 525i sump, anything else needed
also sorry but what does the ews abbreviation stand for?
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Post Sun Feb 24, 2013 5:56 pm

Ews = Electronic drive-away protection
Basically an in built immobiliser .

You will need from e36 the ecu chip/key , ews box and transponder

Or danthe deletes the ews ;)

Plenty of guides just look at the top of the m50/52 section and read up .

Custom mounts aren't necessary have a read in the link
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Post Sun Feb 24, 2013 6:40 pm

BATTS91 wrote:Ews = Electronic drive-away protection
Basically an in built immobiliser .

You will need from e36 the ecu chip/key , ews box and transponder

Or danthe deletes the ews ;)

Plenty of guides just look at the top of the m50/52 section and read up .

Custom mounts aren't necessary have a read in the link
thanks for the advice mate, if i do put it in i will get Byron on here to do it as he has done a conversion for me before to a high standard.