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    '84 Hennarot M30 Swap

    Hi Guys,

    I just want to share my ride with you ;-)

    (And, of course, force my search for black vinyl sport seat fabrics :devil: )

    It started its life as a 320i 125PS (non-cat) with automatic transmission.

    Over the time I observed that I preferred the sedan over the convertible which I also have. But...the convertible had a rebuilt M30B35.

    So the consequence was: pulling the M30 out of the convertible and putting it into the sedan

    Nice side effects: less weight and no catalytic converter.

    Short explanation, for the ones how don't know it already: here in germany you have to pay tax for your cars, depending on its environment-friendliness and displacement. The less emissions, the lower the taxes. But for cars older than 30 years, the tax is always the same, no matter what engine it has.

    So I left out the cat in the sedan of course.

    It started with removing the M30 from its old housing:



    After that, preparing the sedan. Welding new mounts for the expansion tank, washer reservoir, air filter and so on...





    New paint...







    And new stickers for the oem look n feel ;-) I'm not into cleaning like my german fellow sLothic :)




    Beside of that, I also installed new springs, damper (Koni), H&R sway bar and a 294mm brake in the front. The back has been upgraded to disc brakes earlier.





    Finally, after much work (everything that had to be done additionally...like installing and wiring the electric fan, temperature sensor, pedals and everything for the manual transmission, rewiring the engine plug,...), the engine could be inserted. Quite a big boy...





    ...fast forward...;-)

    Tada!



    Exhaust system had to be customized also...unfortunately no more pictures...




    Oh, for the ones who didnt noticed: the engine is also powered by a Miller MAF.

    Hope you liked it so far...now some pics of the car in total, and the interior:

    (I am still looking for black vinyl sport seat fabrics!)






    ......last but not least:



    Cheers! :)
    Last edited by derschwen; 02-01-2015, 09:08 AM.

    #2
    Love this! Everything looks really clean, well put together, great job mate. Looks factory��

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      #3
      Oh, damn. That's nice! Now thats how you swap an engine people!

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        #4
        Shit. That is clean AF. really great job on the swap. Looks very factory.
        = Heidi 1988 325 -> 335i. 7200rpm built M30

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          #5
          wow this is nice the stickers give it a fresh touch
          Ig: el_mandatarioe30

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            #6
            Hot damn thats the cleanest m30 swap ive seen mine is a mess


            1989 325is l 1984 euro 320i l 1970 2002 Racecar
            1991 318i 4dr slick top


            Euro spec 320i/Alpina B6 3.5 project(the never ending saga)
            Vintage race car revival (2002 content)
            Mtech 2 turbo restoration
            Brilliantrot slick top "build"

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              #7
              Awesome looking Henna. Now all you need is an Mtech 1 or Alpina spoiler!

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                #8
                Great m30 conversion, thats how its done!
                Whats it like to drive with the MAF conversion?

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                  #9
                  Wow that is a pristine swap and uber clean. Great job. Where can I buy these stickers in German like that?

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                    #10
                    Amazing man, love the attention to detail!
                    90 Alpine M3 | 90 Brilliantrot M3 | 85 Alpine 520i

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                      #11
                      Thank you all!

                      There's guy in GB who reproduces the stickers: http://www.pukardesigns.com/

                      Unfortunately he takes a break and only sells the left overs.

                      To my mind the MAF conversion is great. I wouldn't say that you have more hp, but torque could be a bit higher. Anyway the throttle response is much besser and gives you a more "modern" characteristic.
                      In fact I stalled the engine when I switched back to the normal AMF for testing purposes.

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                        #12
                        Nice, my car's twin.
                        Continuous For Sale Thread
                        323i s50

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                          #13
                          Well executed!
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                          BMWCCA #398608
                          IG @yagayo38

                          "The Best E30's were built with two camshafts four cylinders and sixteen valves!".

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                            #14
                            Amazing! That's how it should've been from the factory

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by thegoodguy View Post
                              amazing man, love the attention to detail!
                              +1
                              If it's got tits or tires, it's gonna cost ya!

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