Touring Ideas?

Post Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:56 pm

So I decided I needed the extra space for while I am running around and have gone out and bought a touring.

Now I need some ideas of what would be the best conversion for the turd.

Just throw the ideas out there and suggestions of gearbox and Engine management system to use with whatever engine you are suggesting

Post Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:02 pm

M52B28 with the gearbox and management it comes with and a 3.15 or 2.9 diff.
M50B25 inlet manifold and M20 flywheel and clutch as optional extras.

Post Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:21 pm

Brianmoooore wrote:M52B28 with the gearbox and management it comes with and a 3.15 or 2.9 diff.
M50B25 inlet manifold and M20 flywheel and clutch as optional extras.

+1

Post Wed Sep 25, 2013 12:01 am

1.5 diesel BMC engine.

Post Wed Sep 25, 2013 12:18 am

Blitz wrote:1.5 diesel BMC engine.

Not sure what this engine is???

Post Wed Sep 25, 2013 12:20 am

Brianmoooore wrote:M52B28 with the gearbox and management it comes with and a 3.15 or 2.9 diff.
M50B25 inlet manifold and M20 flywheel and clutch as optional extras.

Are you running any of these?

Post Wed Sep 25, 2013 5:26 am

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... gine_Swaps

Post Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:04 am

I take it you've not bought a 325i then?

Post Wed Sep 25, 2013 12:10 pm

B7 wrote:I take it you've not bought a 325i then?

No. Decided not too as I was originally going to put a s14 in there but changed that plan to make it more a work horse. Needed ideas. I do however have a option if an E39 M5 engine but think that will be too naughty for everyday

Post Wed Sep 25, 2013 3:47 pm

M54B30, if you can get the right kit from the right people to sort the electronics.

Post Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:26 pm

M30B35

Means you can fill it up and actually still move....

Post Wed Sep 25, 2013 10:49 pm

Touring arrived today

Current engine--

Post Thu Sep 26, 2013 12:24 am

What about a diesel conversion?? Has anyone done this? E46/E92 330d??

Post Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:49 am

It's not impossible to install a diesel lump, but any savings you make on fuel will have been wiped out by the cost of the conversion.

What do you want from the car? More power, a smoother drive, or better economy?

Post Thu Sep 26, 2013 10:07 am

On a positive note, at least it has HLWW

Post Thu Sep 26, 2013 10:20 am

interested to see what you want out of the motor and what engine box and diff combo you opt for.

Im wating more power and bettter economy from my topuring and have been seriously considering a conversion and have been looking for examples and inspiration alot recently. but so unsure what to go for.

Post Thu Sep 26, 2013 10:58 am

pacerpete wrote:On a positive note, at least it has HLWW

No conversion will = breaking after use for a couple of weeks a˜Š

Post Thu Sep 26, 2013 10:59 am

Grrrmachine wrote:It's not impossible to install a diesel lump, but any savings you make on fuel will have been wiped out by the cost of the conversion.

What do you want from the car? More power, a smoother drive, or better economy?

Is there a balance between them all

Post Thu Sep 26, 2013 1:42 pm

Fastroad wrote: Is there a balance between them all

Same as my first contribution to this thread, plus an LPG conversion if you want economy.

Post Thu Sep 26, 2013 1:45 pm

I have an early m30b34 turbo engine for sale - complete with manifolds & turbo from a 745i for sale if you are interested

Post Thu Sep 26, 2013 9:44 pm

Brianmoooore wrote:
Fastroad wrote: Is there a balance between them all
Same as my first contribution to this thread, plus an LPG conversion if you want economy.

Good idea never thought of the LPG... More power could still be affordable a˜Š

Post Thu Sep 26, 2013 9:45 pm

Quaser wrote:I have an early m30b34 turbo engine for sale - complete with manifolds & turbo from a 745i for sale if you are interested

Thanks for the offer I will keep it in mind as soon as I have decided if I am going for older or newer conversion.