E30 M60 swap motor mounts conversions

[alco]

What's the benefit in aluminum versus steel aside from no change for galvanic reaction between the aluminum block and the steel mounts?

My concern is mostly in the fact that aluminum gives no sign of failure, in other words it does not show stress like steel would. I suppose it shouldn't matter since the OEM motor mount arms were of cast aluminum. Thoughts?

[garagistic]

Stock updated in first post!

For the month of march only, we will be offering r3v members the aluminum mounts at the steel price. Pm us for details (we have 5-6 aluminum versions in stock).

[garagistic]

Will these work in an e28? If not is it possible to make some?

We have not verified these in an e28. Only an e30 and an e36 at the moment. If we get our hands on an e28 engine subframe we may be able to see if these will work as they are.

[motoexclusiveE30]

Will these work in an e28? If not is it possible to make some?

[garagistic]

So whats the downside of not using the subframe spacers? I know it will be a little more stress on the guibo but will it really be that bad? How far off would the angles be for the driveshaft?

When we tested without it there was really no additional effect that could be felt. No extra vibrations which is what we were expecting or anything.

The spacer is only .75". Degree change is minimal. The center bearing ends up straighting out the back half of the driveshaft which may be why no vibrations are felt.

The only down may be as you said may be additional stress to the guibo.

If the spacers are a make it or break it issue, we also offer moving up the mount locations up the .75"s (cost for these custom mounts is $350) This will require oil pan modification/notching service which we charge $400 for.

[mark///m3]

So whats the downside of not using the subframe spacers? I know it will be a little more stress on the guibo but will it really be that bad? How far off would the angles be for the driveshaft?

[garagistic]

Yea I cant decide. Turbo or reliability.

Maybe a reliable supercharged v8?

[TheTacoMan]

Man that's a difficult choice!!!

Yea I cant decide. Turbo or reliability.

[Jean]

Makes me want to throw an m60 in. To keep the Seta engine or to v8. :drink:

Man that's a difficult choice!!!

[TheTacoMan]

Makes me want to throw an m60 in. To keep the Seta engine or to v8. :drink:

[garagistic]

Lets hope so. A new era of e30 monster swaps!

wow.

with that kind of price point, we should be seeing alot more M60/62 swaps in the near future.

I paid over $400 for my type 5 m60 mounts directly from e30 300mm.de 3 years ago.

awesome initiative guys

[Mr. Burns]

wow.

with that kind of price point, we should be seeing alot more M60/62 swaps in the near future.

I paid over $400 for my type 5 m60 mounts directly from e30 300mm.de 3 years ago.

awesome initiative guys

[garagistic]

Although we have been supplying members with m60 swap kits for some time now, we never actually made a official for sale thread on r3v so here it is.

Allows the bolt up affair of m60 s60 m62 s62 bmw v8s into your e30 or e36 (e36 will require custom oil pan).

Features include:

- Made in the USA!

- Incredibly strong: Cad designed and tested

- Fully tig welded (certified)

- 10.9 grade subframe hardware included

- Two mounting positions included

- Come in bare steel ready for you to paint or powder coat!

Link to buy:

http://store.garagistic.com/m60-m62-e30-motor-mounts

Instructions:

http://garagistic.com/index.php?page=e30-m60-motor-mount-instructions

M60 swap guide:

http://garagistic.com/index.php?page=how-to-swap-an-m6x-into-an-e30

M6X e30/e36 swap mount conversions

We offer them in both steel and aluminum (aluminum will be a limited run).


All mounts come with optional use subframe spacers and hardware.


Link to buy:

http://store.garagistic.com/m60-m62-e30-motor-mounts

We will try to keep the stock on this thread current. We usually stock a few, but sometimes we run out and it takes about 2 weeks. If you are in a hurry PM us to make sure we have them.

Pictures:

Steel version:


Aluminum version:









We also offer a full e30 v8 swap kit:


Here are the details on every item:

http://garagistic.com/index.php?page=e30-m60-swap-motor-mount-kit