So I'm after the plans for the e30-m30 engine mounts. I'm aware there are different positions for them. I'm welder by trade so, I'm happy to fab them up myself and save a few dollars. Any leads would be amazing. Thank you
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Is it a b34 or b35? The passenger mount will differ between the two.
Also, I found no plans with a decent amount of searching when I made mine, so I just hung the motor in there and got it where I wanted it and tacked some up. I did the trans crossmember first to hold the motor where I wanted it fore to aft.
Good luck and welcome to the forum.
edit: I reckon it'll be the driver side mount that differs for you down there in upside-down land.Last edited by Ether-D; 11-19-2014, 06:28 AM.Originally posted by Andy.BWhenever I am about to make a particularly questionable decision regarding a worryingly cheap diy solution, I just ask myself, "What would Ether-D do?"
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I made plates for the block and rubber mounts first then hung the motor in position where I tack welded supports on place. its a bit tricky getting around the steering shaft, and I replaced the rubber donut coupling with a steel one to prevent melting, also if your using the original m30 exhaust manifold you need to modify to clear the steering shaft
Welcome and good luck!///Monstrosity. (OO≡≡[][]≡≡OO)
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I'm running e30.de mounts in my swap. Engine bolts right in & in position 3 the e34 exhaust manifolds work fine (I did get the exhaust flange rotated 90 degrees on the front exhaust manifold for extra clearance to the steering shaft).
The Garagistic mounts are an interesting newer choice that might allow you to use headers. Not sure if anyone with a RHD has given them a go yet to see how the engine fits with them.
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Originally posted by lukeADE335i View PostI did get the exhaust flange rotated 90 degrees on the front exhaust manifold for extra clearance to the steering shaft.
did you keep the original rubber coupling?///Monstrosity. (OO≡≡[][]≡≡OO)
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Also I've seen a lot of people install these motors without reinforcing their subframes. I HIGHLY recommend doing this or your Frame over time will bend and twist from the added weight and power
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Originally posted by Doughnut View PostThis.
did you keep the original rubber coupling?
No swapped it for an aluminium one.
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Originally posted by ThatOneEuroE30 View PostAlso I've seen a lot of people install these motors without reinforcing their subframes. I HIGHLY recommend doing this or your Frame over time will bend and twist from the added weight and power
I haven't read this or heard of this?
i'm not doubting this claim, however it's never been a hot issue since I read it here.
engine is about 60ish lbs heavier?Originally posted by flyboyxi have watched my dog lick himself off a few times
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Originally posted by ThatOneEuroE30 View PostAlso I've seen a lot of people install these motors without reinforcing their subframes. I HIGHLY recommend doing this or your Frame over time will bend and twist from the added weight and power
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Originally posted by Mr. Burns View PostI haven't read this or heard of this?
i'm not doubting this claim, however it's never been a hot issue since I read it here.
engine is about 60ish lbs heavier?
ThatoneeuroE30, would you mind posting up some pics of your reinforcements? Where do they go?Originally posted by Andy.BWhenever I am about to make a particularly questionable decision regarding a worryingly cheap diy solution, I just ask myself, "What would Ether-D do?"
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ahhh, makes more sense if you're adding SC/extra pulley's plumbing etc etc.
yet for the 'run of the mill' M30 swap, this isn't necessary...the only thing that's reinforced on my e30 is the rear subframe as these are a known weakness.Originally posted by flyboyxi have watched my dog lick himself off a few times
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Originally posted by F34R View PostSorry...but
OP if you need mounts, I have a jig for m30b35 I have a set already to ship at a moments notice.
Originally posted by Ether-D View PostI also hadn't heard of this being a problem. If an m30 weighs 60lbs more than an m20, and I'll be adding a 40lb supercharger, I'll have at least 100lbs more up there.
ThatoneeuroE30, would you mind posting up some pics of your reinforcements? Where do they go?
these
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Originally posted by Mr. Burns View PostI haven't read this or heard of this?
i'm not doubting this claim, however it's never been a hot issue since I read it here.
engine is about 60ish lbs heavier?
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I checked mine this summer, solid mounts and tons of burnout a, nothing was bent or twisted on the subframe. Now I'm not saying a plate welded in is a bad idea...I plan on doing that myself. Just saying it is not needed. People need to stop thinking the m30 is so heavy, because it is not.
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