E34 m50 into 318is

[Gregg83]

Hi all,
I'm just about to start work on fitting an E34 M50 engine into my 318is. I've researched quite a bit into this conversion before I undertake it, but everything i've read up on is based on an E36 m50/m52.
One of my questions for the minute is, can I use the mounting brackets from the E34, or do they definitely need to be from the E36? I'm having a bit of trouble sourcing some at the minute, so i'm hoping I wont have to. (fingers crossed)
Also, i'll be using the M42 box. Will the 318is clutch and flywheel assembly fit the M50. I read somewhere someone touching on the subject, but they didn't go into detail.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, I understand this subject has been addressed many times, but after trawling through the internet for information it gets a little tiring, so i'm hoping someone wont mind giving me a hand.
Thanks!

[leeparkes]

The engine arms must be E36 otherwise the engine will sit in the wrong place.
Id say yes the 318is fly and clutch will fit, but not sure if the clutch would cope with the extra power.

[moggie]

also i found that the e36 mount arms were cheaper brand new from the dealers ,than second hand on ebay

[popey7676]

I have the e34 m50 in mine, i think you will need the m20 2.5 clutch and flywheel, the other problem you might get would be the e34 loom, its shorter than an e36

[Gregg83]

Managed to get the arms and the 325 clutch etc. But now you've got me wondering about the e34 loom. Will it definitely be too short to reach where it needs to? Thanks for the help guys!

[popey7676]

Yeah i think it is, it can be done though, it might need extended though, fritz bits did my conversion, maybe give them a ring for advice.