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    Weight difference between M30 & S38

    The title kindda says it all on this one....


    I cant find a good source for engine specs....Hp,weight, etc :roll:
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    Wastedincome420@yahoo.com

    CURRENT STOCK LIST:
    00' e38 750iL HighLine=Highway Queen
    92' e30 318 vert=Aint going anywhere
    91' e34 535iM=Aint going anywhere
    91' e34 525iA=For parts
    92' e34 535iA=For parts


    #2
    Pretty much the definitive source for this kind of info:

    Unix Nerd E&M Codes

    I think the S38 is about 8kg or 17.6 lbs heavier than the M30. However, it is also a bit longer near the tstat and throttle body meaning you have to hammer the firewall to put the engine in the car.

    E30.de has a write up in German that you could translate through google or altavista.

    The s38 is also way more expensive (about US$7000 just for the engine). I got an entire 535i drivetrain, a 3.73 diff, exhaust system and radiator for US$1300.

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      #3
      Actually, that $7000 is for the euro S38B38. I got a quote from The Euro Depot for a complete e28 m5 drivetrain for $9800 once.

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        #4
        Thaks that first link there is pretty much just what I needed, It gives some really good spec's
        I have allready encounted the fact that the S38 engines are dam exspensive compared to a M30.
        You should be able to use a reg. standard tranny from any M30 car correct?? E28/E34
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        Wastedincome420@yahoo.com

        CURRENT STOCK LIST:
        00' e38 750iL HighLine=Highway Queen
        92' e30 318 vert=Aint going anywhere
        91' e34 535iM=Aint going anywhere
        91' e34 525iA=For parts
        92' e34 535iA=For parts

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          #5
          Good question... I would check out the BMW Parts Database and compare the bell housings. You should be able to. The S14 is basically the S38 with 2 cylinders cut off, and the S14's trannies will bolt up to the M30, so I guess the same would be true in reverse. That would save you atleast a grand.

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