M60 Swap thread

[Jb325is]

Yeah, I think the 530i 5 speed is the way to go. 6 speeds are pretty hard to find for less than a grand, although it was nice getting 30mpg on the highway with the 2.93 in my 540i. As for flywheel options, I've driven an e34 6 speed with a JB racing flywheel and it was fantastic, such a huge upgrade over the 32 lb dual mass (I think the jbr was 11lb)

I really want to avoid subframe spacers, but the only swaps I've seen so far required them. Are there any mounts available for purchase at this point? I've never looked into making engine mounts but it can't be too terribly difficult.

[Jean]

Check out Garey's build - http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=96824 . I asked him about his mounts, here is what he told me "2. When I made the mounts, I mocked up the motor with 3/4" clearance between the pan and subframe, I have made 3/4" aluminum spacers for the subframe to unibody to gain a little extra clearance and get the motor to sit level. It clears everything without the spacers, but I wanted the extra clearance."

Here is a build on bfc (although I really don't like his way of mounting the engine) - http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1366630 good for some nice booster relocation pics.

And also gregslow318i on this forum got m60 in his car as well

[Jonsku]

More and more V8 swaps, that's cool! :)

I really want to avoid subframe spacers, but the only swaps I've seen so far required them. Are there any mounts available for purchase at this point? I've never looked into making engine mounts but it can't be too terribly difficult.

If you gonna drive the car hard you should not put subframe spacers in there. The engine sits in the bay nicely without the spacers, but crossbar or E32 / E34 coolant reservoir won't fit in there. Also the gearbox tunnel has to be modified / raised a bit if using the 6-speed tranny in order to get the engine package horizontal.

[E30SPDFRK]

Yeah, the spacers aren't needed. The drivetrain angle does get thrown off without them though and you get a semi-annoying vibration from the guibo being pinched. I don't even notice it anymore, but whenever someone else rides in the car they mention it.

[Jean]

^ not good. Will have to look into that more.

[CorvallisBMW]

sub'd. eagerly awaiting more :)

[Stephen]

Odd question.. but hows the oilpan clearance for this swap?

[Jonsku]

^ not good. Will have to look into that more.

There's enough space in the gearbox tunnel to raise it a bit in order to get the engine package horizontal without the spacers. Two of my friends did it and it's no big deal.

The coolant reservoir and strut bar (?) do not fit, though.

Odd question.. but hows the oilpan clearance for this swap?

Much better than with M50 / M30 swaps. The oilpan is about at the same height as the front subframe and steering rack.

The biggest ground clearance problem is the left hand side exhaust pipe.

[Stephen]

Motherfucker. Better than an m30?

I was hoping youd say terrible, so i could shrug it off and not lust after this swap.

[Jean]

Lol, yeah oil pan is least of concerns with this swap :)

Jonsku - not worried about the coolant tank or strut bar. There is enough room to make the engine/tranny/driveshaft sit perfectly straight if using 5 speed or 6 speed tranny or both?

Since I autocross/hpde this car I don't want to mess with lowering the subframe at this time if at all possible. So, no spacers = good.

[Stephen]

i'll be watching this. Doubt i will ever undertake it, but i will watch.

[gregslow318i]

i'll be watching this. Doubt i will ever undertake it, but i will watch.

its not that bad...Ill give you a ride in it sometime ask Clayton about it

[White325is]

Im looking to do this swap in the wifes 318ti. got everything in line but an oil pan. Them things are a bitch to find an alpina pan.

oh, found this..

http://www.rtsauto.com/e30-bmw-m62-v8-swap-3/

[Stephen]

its not that bad...Ill give you a ride in it sometime ask Clayton about it

I forgot you had done one. Well i'm too poor for it at least for now. :p

[naika]

Subscribed!
Thanks white325is for the link ;)

I just decided to go through the swap, and I'm getting delievery of my M62B44 saturday morning.
One question I have for you if you don't mind. Is it possible to delete the EWS from an M62? I don't have it and I'm trying to figure out how to bypass that problem.

Thanks, and good luck i'll be watching progress